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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1892 COUNCIL MINUTES Livermore Jan 4th-1892 . Regular Meeting. Meeting called to order at 7.30 P.M. full board present. Minutes of meeting of Dec 7-91 read and approved as read Reports of Marshal & Clerk read & approved Com' on Hydrants reported nothing as being done on C Hydrant at MLeod building Ordinance Committee reported favorably on appli- cation of M. Hupers for a liquor license. Following bills were examined and approved by Finance Committee allowed by the board Chas. S. Laumeister. Electric Light # 119.00 John Aylward Water 38.00 J. H. Paget Labor Etc Fire Engine 20.00 George V. Taylor salry Etc 83.75 J. H. Taylor Fees 9.00 Pat Coughlin Saly. 70.00 Horton & Kennedy Lumber 10.65 C Norman MLeod Saly 25.00 __________________ __________________________ 375.40 Clerk was ordered to get out notices to Water companies for a statement of business to qualify them to to fix Water Rates for Fiscal year of 1892-3. Matter of Changing locality of Electric Light at Farmers Union was referred to Committee C of two (2) Trustees Gardemyer & MLeod. C Trustee MLeod seconded by Trustee Hunter offered following Resolution Viz Resolution that the application of M. Hupers for a liquor license to sell liquor in the building location & particularly described in his application now on file in the office of the Town Clerk is hereby granted & the Clerk authorized to issue the license C Ayes MLeod Hunter Gardemyer Wilkenson & Beazel Noes None C Matter of Rubbish on MLeod street at Bank building referred to Marshal Adjourned Attest . C N. MLeod Town Clerk approved. Pres' Board of Town Trustees . Livermore Feb 1st 1892 Regular Meeting . Meeting called to order to order 7.30 O Clock P.M. President Beazel presiding C Trustee MLeod presiding Minutes of Meeting Jan 4-1892 read and ap- proved. Committee on Moving of Electric Light at Liver- more & R.R. Avenue. reported Light having been moved satisfactory to committee. Clerk reported having served Notices on the Water Co's to as ordered by the board. Following Bills were examined and allow- ed by Finance Committee allowed by the board and Warrants ordered drawn for the several _______________________________________________ amounts. . C. F. Mess stationary. #2.80 . J. H. Taylor Justice Fees. 9.00 . C. S. Laumeister Moving Light F. N. 18.95 110.00 . C. S. Laumeister Electric Light Water 9 = 119.00 . George Beck & Co supplies 8.80 75.00 5.001.50 . George V. Taylor saly Funeral Mw 81.50 . Pat Coughlin salary 70.00 C . Norman MLeod do 25.00 _________________________________________________________________ 335.10 Bill of Gas Co was laid over. Matter of fixing Water rates 92-93 was laid over until next meeting of board. Petion was received from property owners on Livermore Avenue requesting the board to order that the street graded. Trustee Hunter seconded by Trustee Gardemyer offered the following Resolution: of Intention Viz Resolved: That is is the intention of the board to order graded Livermore Avenue. from the track of the SPRR. Co Rail Road Avenue northerly to the Corporation Line pursuant to Article (1) of section <13> of the Charter of the Town of Liver- more and the Clerk is hereby authorized to adver- tise & post Notices of the Resolution of intention in accordance with the above named section of the Charter. Adopted by following Vote Ayes Hunter, Wilkinson, Gardemeyer & Beazel Noes None Bond accompanying application of Ed Carson for a liquor license with J. C Wallman and D E Thomas as sureties was approved and ap- plication referred to Ordinance Committee to report at an adjourned meeting of board. Matter of Telephone Co painting only a portion of their poles within the limits of the town' was referred to Chairman of the board to see the Agent of the Co regarding matter License No 404 #2.00 & 4245. (in part) 3.00 was rebated Adjourned to Mondy 15th 1892 C Attest N. MLeod Clerk approved. Pres Board of Town Trustee. . Livermore Feb 8th 1892 Called Meeting . 30 Meeting called to order at 7. O Clock C P. M. Trustee MLeod acting Chairman President Beazel and Trustee Gardemeyer absent Chairman stated object of meeting as being to take further action in matter of grading Livermore Avenue. Trustee Hunter seconded by Trustee Wilkinson offered following resolution Viz: Resolved that the board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore order the following street work to be done To Wit.- That Livermore Avenue in the Town of Livermore be regarded from its intersection with Rail Road Avenue northerly to the Corporation line The Clerk of the board is hereby directed to post conspicuously for <5> days notice hereof invit- ing sealed proposals or bids for said work He is also directed to publish a copy of these resolutions in the Livermore Echo & Livermore Herald being the newspapers designated by the board for said pub- lication pursuant to Art. <2> of Section <13> of the Town Charter adopted by following Vote C Ayes. Hunter MLeod Wilkinson . Noes None There being no further business board Adjourned C Attest N. MLeod Clerk approved. . Pres Board of Town Trustee. . Livermore. Feby 13th . 1892. Called Meeting . Meeting called to order at 7.30 O Clock P. M. President Beazel presiding. Absent Hunter & Gardemeyer. Chairman stated object of meeting as being to take further action in matter of grading Livermore Avenue and to accept bids for grading same. and any other business that may come before the board. a Bid was received from John Beck offering to grade Livermore Avenue from R. R. Avenue to Cor poration line for #120 on Motion the bid of Mr Beck was accepted and contract to grade Livermore Ave awarded to that gentleman in accordance to Notice to contractors dated Feby 1st. 92 Petition was received from 20 property owners along the line of 5th st asking that the board to cause that street to be graded. from Lizzie st to "P" street Trustee Wilkinson seconded by Trustee C MLeod offered the following resolution Viz Resolved That it is the intention of the board to order graded 5th street from Lizzie to "P" street pursuant to Article <1> of section <13> of the Charter of the Town of Livermore and the Clerk is hereby authorize to advertise & post Notice of this Resolution according to above named section of the Charter. Adopted by following Vote C Ayes Wilkinson MLeod Beazel Noes Nome. Adjourned. Attest C Norman. MLeod Town Clerk approved. . Pres Board of Town Trustees. Livermore Feby 15th . 1892 Called Meeting Meeting called to order C at 7.30 OClock P. M. Trustee MLeod in the chair in absence of President Beazel, object of meeting being to take action in matter of fixing Water rates & any other business that may come before the board. Matter of fixing water rates for year 1892-3 laid of to an adjourned meeting Thursday Feb 18th Ordinance committee reported favorably on application of Edward Carlson for the liquor license. Trustee Gardemeyer seconded by Trustee Wilkinson offered following resolution Viz:- Resolved: That the application of Ed' Carlson for a liquor license to sell liquor in a certain building located and particularly described in his application now on file in the Office of the Town Clerk is hereby granted The Clerk is authorized to issue the license in accordance with this resolution. adopted by following Vote C Ayes. Gardemyer Wilkinson & MLeod Noes. None Adjourned to Thursday Feby 18th. C Attest Norman. MLeod Town Clerk . Pres Board of Town Trustees. Livermore 2/18/1892 No Meeting a quorom not being present. Livermore 2/23/1892 . Called Meeting . Meeting called to order at 7.30 P.M. president Beazel presiding. stated object of meeting as being to take further action in matter of grading 5th street & any other business that may come before the board Clerk stated he had published Notice of intention to grade 5th street and no remonstrance had been filled Trustee Hunter seconded by Trustee Gardemeyer offered following resolution Viz Resolved: That the board of trustees of the Town of Livermore order the following street work to be done To Wit: That Fifth <5> street in the Town of Livermore be graded from Lizzie street to "P" street The Clerk of the board is hereby authorized to post conspicuously for 5 days Notice hereof inviting sealed proposals or bids for same work He is also directed to publish a copy of these resolutions in the Livermore Echo & Livermore Herald being the newspapers designated by the board for said publication pursuant to Article (11) of Sec (13) of the Town Charter Adopted by following Vote Ayes Hunter, Gardemeyer, Wilkinson & Beazel Noes None Matter of placing Culverts on Livermore Avenue referred to street Committee with power to act. On Motion it was ordered that an Assessment be levied on the property along line of Livermore Avenue for purpose of defraying expense of grading said street. Matter of moving houses back from West line of Lizzie st from First st to Railroad track & Ordering curb place on said line was referred to Ordinance Committee. Mr Aylward appeared before the board and made a statement regarding receipts and expen- ditures of Water company and matter of fixing water rates was referred to Ordinance Committee. Adjourned C Attest Norman. MLeod approved . Pres Board of Town Trustees. Livermore Feb 29 . 1892 Called Meeting Meeting called to order at 7.30 OClock P.M. President Beazel presiding. President stated object of meeting as being to receive bids for grading 5th street. and any other business that may come up. before the board. Bid to grade 5th st as per advertisement of the board inviting bids was received from John Beck offering to do the work for #120.00 On Motion contract was awarded to John Beck The grading of Livermore Avenue was reported as being completed and On Motion work of contractor Beck was approved and the street accepted by the board Trustee Hunter seconded by Trustee Gardemeyer offered the following Resolution Viz Resolved that it is the intention of the board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore to order redwood curbing laid on the westerly side of Lizzie street between 1st street and the switch track of the S.P.R.R. Co The Clerk of this board is hereby directed to post conspicuously for (5) days Notice hereof. He is also directed to publish a copy of these resolutions in the Livermore Herald & Livermore Echo being the newspapers designated by the board for said pub- lication pursuant to Art. (2) of Sec 13. of the Charter of the Town of Livermore adopted by the following Vote Ayes Hunter, Gardemeyer, Beazel, Wilkerson Noes None adjourned C __Attest N. MLeod Clerk approved . Pres Board Town Trustees. Livermore March 7th 1892 Regular Meeting Meeting called to order at 7.30 P. M. All members of the board present. President Beazel presiding. Minutes of meetings Feb 1st. 8. 13. 15. 18. 23. 29. read and approved as read. reports of Marshal & Clerk read and approved as read. Ordinance Committee granted further time in matter of fixing water rates Following bills were examined and approved by Finance Committee allowed by the board and warrants ordered for the several amounts John Aylward. Water # 38.00 ' / John Lyttaker. Labor streets 16.00. x John Aylward, Water 38.00./ Liv Fire Dept. salary. 150.00./ W. H. Wright, surveying 5th st. 10.00./ Cal Tran Co. Drayage 3.15./ C John MCau Labor streets 11.85./ James Callaghan. " " 13.00./ J. H. Taylor, Fees 12.00./ J. H. Dungan, Printing 24.61./ John Beck, grading Liv Ave. 120.00./ M. Nevin Drayage streets 12.00, / 10.009.10 Liv Deep Well Co Electric Light Hydrant 119.00. / F. P. Enright Labor streets 11.25. / C A. J. MLeod Assgnee P. Moy Dray, streets 36.00./ E. M. Keys saly Health Officer 41.65. / Thos Scott. Atty Fees 15.00./ P. L. Meyers gas 3.50./ " " " 5.13. / Liv. Trans Co Drayage 5.50./ James Bennett Labor streets 6.00. / Pat Coughlin saly. 70.00' / Geo V. Taylor " 77.00 '/ C N. MLeod " 25.00-863.64 595 Clerk stated he had published notice of Intention of March 7, 1892 The board to order a curbing placed on westerly line of Lizzie st between First & Rail Road switch & that no remonstrance had been filed C Trustee Hunter seconded by Trustee MLeod offered the following Resolution Ordering street work Viz Resolved That the board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore order the following Street work to be done That Redwood curbing be laid on the west- erly side of Lizzie between First street and the switch track of the S.P.R Co. the Clerk of the board in hereby. directed to publish a copy of these resolutions in the Livermore Echo and Livermore Herald being the newspapers designated by the board for said publication. pursuant to Article (2) of Sec <13> of the Charter of the town of Livermore C Adopted by following Vote. Ayes Hunter MLeod Wilkinson Gardemyer & Beazel Noes None. On Motion it was ordered that Clerk proceed and make an assessment of property along line of 5th st to P. street to defray expense of grading J. H. Dutcher appeared before the board and asked that Culverts be placed along the line of 5th street. On Motion it was ordered that Marshal houses along the line of 5th street between First st and switch track of S.P.R.R Co be moved back to the line of the street and Marshal was ordered to notify property owners to move Adjourned to Wednesday. C Attest N. MLeod Town Clerk . approved Pres Board of Town Trustees . Livermore March 16 - 1892 Adjourned Meeting . Meeting called to order at 7.30 O Clock P.M. president Beazel presiding Absent Trustee Hunter. Chairman Beazel stated object of meeting as being to receive report of Ordinance Committee in matter of fixing Water rates. Ordinance Committee reported draft of an Ordinance fixing water rates for fiscal year 1891-2. On Motion this Ordinance was Numbered 68. and passed sec print. Sec by Section and adopted as a whole by the following Vote C Ayes MLeod Gardemeyer Wilkinson & Beazel Noes None Ordinance Com also reported draft of an ordinance fixing rates of Water for fire purposes for fiscal year 1891-92 On Motion Ordinance was Numbered 69 and passed to print by following Vote. C Ayes. MLeod, Gardemeyer, & Beazel Noes Wilkinson Adjourned C Attest Norman MLeod . Town Clerk approved . Pres. Board Town Trustees . Livermore April. 4th 1892 Regular Meeting. . Meeting called to order at C 8 OClock P.M. Trustee MLeod in the Chair in the absence of Chairman Beazel absent Beazel and Hunter. Minutes of meetings March 7-and 16 read and ap- proved as read. Marshal reported he had notified property owners along line of Lizzie st from 1st street to switch track of S. P. R R Co. to move their houses back from line of street Ordinance Committee reported favorably on Bond of A Higuira accompanying his application for a liquor license and the application was referred to ordinance Committee. Reports of Marshal & Clerk were read and order filed Clerk stated he had made Assessment of 5 th street as ordered by the board and there was 4850 ft and that the rate would be 2 Cents 1/2 per foot. Following bills were examined and approved by finance committee allowed by the board and warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts. C N. MLeod Salary # 25.00 John Aylward Water Etc 38.00 Horton & Kennedy Lumber 82.92 P L. Meyers Gas 3.00 75.002.00 George V. Taylor Saly Meals 77.00 Pat Coughlin Salary 70.00 W. E. Still Printing 26.47 J. H. Taylor Fees 6.00 110.9. Chas S Laumeister Light Water 119.00 John Beck Grading 5th st 120.00 56739 Clerk read a communication from District attorney Reed stating in his opinion the general Municipal election of the Town of Livermore to be held on 2nd Monday in May should be held under general Election Laws. On Motion it was ordered that the usual Town Election for purpose of electing (5) Trustees (1) Town Marshal and Assessor be held on 2nd Monday in May 1892 and the Clerk be ordered to issue an election proclamation in accordance with the new Australian Election Law. John Aylward appeared before the board and stated that heirs of the Stevens estate had requested of him that the Hydrant on their lot be put in condition for use matter was referred to the Chief Engineer Adjourned C Norman MLeod .Town Clerk approved _________________________ Pres. Board of Town Trustees . Livermore Apr 16- 7=1892 Called Meeting Meeting called to order at 7.30 P. M. President Beazel presiding. C Absent Trustee MLeod Chairman stated object of meeting as being to receive report of street Com' on grading of 5th street street committee reported grading as being satisfactory 5th On Motion street was accepted. On Motion it was ordered that a plank street crossing be laid across first at Grays Drugstore Adjourned R. Hunter Clerk Pro Tem Pres. Board of Town Trustees Livermore Apr 23rd-1892 Called Meeting Meeting called to order at 7.30 O Clock P.M. President Pitcher presiding Chairman stated object of meeting as being to make neccessary arrangements Etc for Ballots Etc to conduct the the coming Municipal election and any other business that may come before the board. C The Bond of MLeod & Saugmaster for accom- panied with their application for a liquor license with P. Flanagan & Leo Dolan as sureties was approved and and their application referred to the Ordinance committee. after considerable discussion the board decided to have their Booths for election purposes built in town and on Motion it was ordered that a committee of one with full power to act in matter of procuring Booths be appointed. Trustee Wilkinson was appointed as said Committee On Motion it was ordered a committee of one be appointed to procure the neccessary blanks ballots Etc with which to conduct the Municipal election May 9th. Chair appointed Trustee Hunter on Motion it was ordered that Clerk published Notice of nominations filed in accordance with the new election law. Adjourned C Norman MLeod .Town Clerk approved Pres' Board of Town Trustees Livermore May 2nd-1892 Regular Meeting Meeting called to order at 7.30 O Clock P.M. President Beazel in the chair. All of the Trustees being present Minutes of Meetings April 4 and 7th read and approved Trustee Hunter Committee on arranging for the printing Etc for coming Municipal Election reported have made arrangements with J. H. Dugan of the Herald, to print the ballots. Instruction Card Etc. and that he had procured a few Registers and make arrangements for Suppliment. Trustee Wilkinson Committee on Booths reported have made arrangements for the booths. and would have them all completed by day of election. Ordinance Committee reported favorably on C application of MLeod & Sangmaster for a liquor license to sell liquor in the building particularly located & described in a certain application now in on file in the office of the Town Clerk is here by granted and the Clerk is authorized to issue the license in accordance with this resolution C Ayes. Hunter, Gardemeyer, MLeod Hunter & Beazel Noes None Following Bills were examined and approv- ed by Finance Committee allowed by the board and Warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts. George Beck & Co supplies 8.65 W. E. Still Printing 24.50 George V. Taylor salary 79.50 J. H. Dungan Printing 26.00 138.65 Fowd # 138.65 Pat Coughlin salary 70.00 J. H. Paget Labor Etc for Dept 8.00 00110. C. S Laumeister Water 9. Light 119.00 Thomas Scott Atty Fees 5.00 George Beck & Co Assigne G. W. Huff Labor Jail 10.00 m W Budsworth Labor streets 6.00 Ph. Meyers gas 3.00 J. H. Taylor Fees 6.00 John Aylward Water 38.00 C25.00.75 N. MLeod Saly Bill Carlisele 25.75 . . 429.40 Bond of F. Grassi accompanying his application for a liquor license with S. Seller and P. Anspacher as sureties was approved and his ap- plication referred to the Ordinance Committee The Clerk reported following nominations as having been filed with him to be voted for at the coming Municipal Election May 9th. For Trustees Joseph L. Wilkinson W. Jordan Pat Callaghan A G. Beazel J. F. Meyers S. L. Savage G. W. Laugan J. H. Dutcher W. W. Wynn John Callaghan For Marshal George V. Taylor " Assessor W. H. Wright. Adjourned C attest N. MLeod . approved Pres' Board of Town Trustees Livermore May 11th-1892 Regular Meeting Pursuant to Sec V of the Charter of the Town of Livermore the board conven- ed at 7.30 O Clock P.M. Trustee Wilkinson presiding in the absence of President Beazel Present Trustees Wilkinson Hunter & Gardemyer absent Beazel & McLeod. The Board proceeded to canvas the return of the Municipal election held May 9-1892 with No1. No2 Total the following result. For Trustee J. Wilkinson 66 - 147 = 213 W. Jordan 61 - 143 = 204 P. Callaghan 60 - 139 = 199 A. J. Beazel 60 - 144 = 204 George Meyers 58 - 142 = 200 Geo W. Laugan 26 - 19 = 45 S. L Savage 24 - 15 = 39 J. H. Dutcher 23 - 13 = 36 W. W. Wyman 25 - 14 = 39 John Callaghan 20 - 31 = 31 For Assessor W. H. Wright 81 - 154 = 235 " Marshal George V. Taylor 82 - 152 234 The following having received the highest number of votes cast were declared elected to the several offices Trustees J. Wilkinson, W. Jordan, P. Callaghan A.G Beazel and George Meyers Marshal George V. Taylor. Assessor W. H. Wright and the Clerk was ordered to issue certificates to the above named offices #00 on Motion the sum of 80. was voted to defray election expenses and Warrant ordered drawn for C the amount. N. MLeod Clerk . approved Pres' Board of Town Trustees Livermore May 16th 1892. Regular Meeting Meeting called to order at 8. O Clock P.M. President Beazel presiding All members of the board being present. Minutes of meetings of May 2nd and 11th read and approved as read. Monthly report of Marshal and Clerk was read & ordered placed on file. Ordinance Committee reported favorable on ap- plication of Frank Grassi for a liquor license. Following Bills were examined and approved by the Finance committee allowed by the board and warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts. John Alyward Water # 20.30 Livermore Trans Co Drayage 2.00 Pat Coughlin Salary. 37.30 J. H. Dungan Printing 32.00 E. M. Keys Health Officer 8.35 401.00 George V. Taylor Salary Labor 41.00 James E. Crane supplement 3.50 N. D Dutcher Lanterns 6.00 C. W. Bradshaw Booths 4.00 C# N MLeod for Election board 16@5.00 80.00 C A J. MLeod Insurance 10.00 C S Laumeister Light & Water 64.00 50.0014.50 J. H. Paget saly Hydrant steward 64.50 C12.803.60 N. MLeod saly Rubber stamps 16.40 389.35 Reports were read from the Treasurer, Justice, Chief Engineer, Health Officer & Town Clerk showing the business of the Town for the past year. The Clerks Report showed business of the year to be as follows Note this report includes the bills allowed above. C Trustee Hunter seconded by Trustee MLeod offered the following Resolution Viz Resolved that the application of Frank Grassi for a liquor license to sell liquor in a certain building know as the "Morning star Hotel" more particularly located and described in a certain application now on file in the office of the Town Clerk is hereby granted and the Clerk is authorized to issue a license in accordance with this resolution C Ayes. Hunter, Wilkinson Gardemyer Beazel & MLeod Noes None. Clerk reported having collected # 175.00 on street Assessment of Lizzie & 5th & Livermore Avenue no further business appearing before the board a Vote of thanks was tendered President Beazel C & Clerk MLeod for the efficinet manner in which they had conducted their office. Minutes of this meeting were read & approved and board adjourned Sine Die following is a copy of Clerks reported. Immediately after adjourndment of retiring board Trustees elect W. Jordan A. G. Beazel, J. F Meyers, Pat Callaghan & Wilkinson being sworn in came forward and took their seats. They were called to order at 9 OClock P.M. by the Town Clerk. The board proceeded to organize by election of Joseph Wilkinson as temporary Chairman. On Motion W. Jordan was elected President of the board. The following officers were elected appointed by the board C Clerk N. MLeod Treasurer The. Gomer Night Watchman Pat Callaghan Application of Dr E. M Keys was read for the position of Health office petion was ordered place on file and action in the matter was deferred until noixt regular meeting of the board Bond of Marshal Elect G. V. Taylor # 4000 with D J Murphy John Severy, G E Kennedy, & Geo Beck as sureties was approved Adjourned to Monday 23rd C attest Norman MLeod Town Clerk approved . Pres Board of Town Trustees Livermore May 23- 1892 Called Meeting Meeting called to order at 8. OClock P.M all members of the board being present Chairman Jordan stated object of meeting as being to adopt and order of business. appoint the several committees, receive bonds of Clerk Treasurer & Assessor and any other business that might come before the board. C# The Bond of N. MLeod in 2000 with Patrick Flanagan & George Beck as sureties was approved on Motion of Trustee Beazel. On Motion of Trustee Meyers Bond of Theo Gorner # in 4000 with Maäs Luedus and George True as sureties was approved & accepted by the board. President Jordan announced the following committees Finance J. Wilkinson J. F. Meyers A. G Beazel Streets P Callaghan J. F. Meyers A G Beazel Ordinance J. F. Meyers J. Wilkinson P. Callaghan & Water Fire Com. A. G Beazel J. Wilkinson P. Callaghan On Motion the following order of business was adopted Roll Call Reading of Minutes Reports of Officers Reports of Committeees Bills Unfinished business New Business # On Motin it was ordered that the sum of 20.00 a week month be allowed for street sprinkling. Adjourned C attest Norman MLeod Town Clerk approved . Pres Board of Town Trustees Livermore June 6th-1892 Regular Meeting Meeting called to order at 8. OClock P.M. President Jordan presiding, all members of the board being present. Minutes of meetings of 16th and 23rd read and and approved with slight corrections in meeting of 23rd Reports of Marshal & Clerk read and ordered placed on file Following bills were examined and approved by Finance Committee allowed by the board and Warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts. No 1. W. E. Still Printing 6.00 / No 2. Thomas Shere sprinkling 15.00 / " 3. J. H. Taylor. Fees 9.00 / " 4. Chas S Laumeister Electric Light Etc 55.00 / " 5. John Aylward. Water Etc 17.70 / " 6. Pat Coughlin 32.70 / 35.002.00 " 7. George V. Taylor Saly Meals 37.00 / " 8. Livermore Fire Dept. 150.00 / C " 9. Norman MLeod Saly 13.20=33560 Matter of appointing Health officer was taken up and on Motion Dr E. M. Keys was appointed to the position there being no other applicant. The advisability of appointing a Town Steward was discussed at length. and on Motion it was ordered that a Town Steward # be employed at a Salary of 15.00 a month. James Callaghan being present came forward and stated he would accept the position at that figure on Motion of Trustee Beazel Mr Callaghan was appointed to the position. C Application of J. H. Paget & A J. MLeod was read for the position of Chief Engineer C and on a ballot being taken Mr MLeod was elected to the position by a vote of 4 to 1. on Motion it was ordered that Assessment be levied of the Real & personal property of the Town of Livermore for the fiscal year 1892-3. Assessor Wright appeared before the board the board and asked authority to procure the neccessary Book & blank with which to make the assessments. on Motion the request was granted On Motion Fire Committee was instructed to look into matter of placing Hydrants in neighborhood of Mr F R Fassett residence & to report condition of C Hydrant a MLeod Corner also to investgate the matter of procuring more presure on Hydrants a School House. Adjourned . C N.MLeod Town Clerk approved . ________________________ Pres Board of Town Trustees . Livermore. June. 20th-1892 Called Meeting . Meeting called to order at C 8 O Clock P.M. absent Trustee MLeod Callaghan Chairman Jordan stated object of meeting as being to make special provision for Extra policemen during day a night of July 4th - 1892, and to confer with a committee from Livermore Fire Department regarding the Fire Depts taking part in the parade July 4th. J. H. Paget & John Dougherty Committee from Fire Dept appeared before the board and requested the Trustees make conation that the Dept might take part and make a proper showing in 4th of July parade after considerable discussion on the Matter by members of the board and fire Committee the board allowed the sum of # 75.00 to be used for decoration of Engine purchasing uniforms Etc Matter of Extra policemen was discussed and On Motion the Marshal was ordered to employ 4 extra police to be on duty day and night of July 4 th it was also ordered that these extra policemen be assigned regular beats. On Motion it was ordered that a special Order to property owners be published requiring that all back yards be cleared of Rubbish, dry grass to be burned and all necessary precaution against Fire be taken Marshal was requested to see that no fire works were discharged on side Walks of the main streets Adjourned . C Norman MLeod Town Clerk approved . ________________________ Pres Board of Town Trustees . Livermore July 4-1892 Regular Meeting . Meeting called to order at 8 O Clock P. M. President Jordan in the chair -- All members of the board being present. Minutes of meetings of June 6th and 20- read & approved was read. Reports of Clerk & Marshal read and ordered place on file Fire Committee reported having seen Mr Aylward regarding changing Hydrant at C MLeod corner & placing a new one in neigh- berhood of F. R. Fassett They reported Mr Aylward would place a Hydrant at any point designated by the board and to owned by the town for sum of #70.00 or he would place and own the Hydrant for a monthly rental of #3.00 C instead of Moving Hydrant a MLeod Corner Committee asked and were granted further time in the matter Following bills were examined and approved by Finance committee allowed by the board and Warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts. # No 10 Thomas Scott Atty Fees 15.00 / " 11 J. H. Taylor Fees 12.00 / " 12 Thomas Shere sprinkling 20.00 / " 13 P. Coughlin Salary 70.00 / " 14 P L. Meyers Gas 2.00 / " 15 James Callaghan Salary 12.00 / " 16 Theo Gorner Fire Dept 2.00 / " 17 C. F Meyers Stationary 1.25 / 75.003.0011.50 " 18 G. V. Taylor Saly Meals E Pol 89.50 / C " 19 Norman MLeod salary 25.00 / C " 20 A J. MLeod Chief Engineer Amt donated 4th due 75.00 / 9.00 " 21 Chas S Laumeister Light 110.00 Water 119.00 / # 442.75 Marshal was instructed to see that water ditch on "L" street was covered up Thomas Shere appeared before the board and requested the board he be allow more than # 20.00 a month for street sprinkling after considerable discussion the sum of # 25.00 was allowed from the 1st day of July On Motion it was ordered the #C sum of 5.65 be refunded to J. O. MKown on License No 586 Theater he having discontinued the runing of the Theater Adjourned . C N. MLeod Clerk approved . Pres Board of Town Trustees . Livermore Aug 1st 1892. Regular Meeting Meeting called to order at 8. O Clock P. M. President Jordan in the chair All members of the board being present Minutes of Meeting July 4th read and approved as read. Reports of Marshal & Clerk read and ordered placed on file, in regard to obtaining a sufficient supply of water at school house. Fire Committee reported Water Companies as refusing to connect their mains for that purpose. Marshal reported having seen Mr Aylward regarding ditch on L. Street, he stated it was his inten- tion to lay & extend larger mains at that point and would commence at the work soon as possible On Motion it was ordered that Mr Aylward Street Committee consult with Nr Aylward regarding the matter & Marshal be instructed to allow Mr Aylward 2 weeks further time in which to cover the ditch. Following bills were examined and approv- ed by fininace Committee allowed by the board and warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts. # No 22 J. H. Taylor. Fees 6.00 1109.00 " 23 Chas S Laumeister Light Water 119.00 " 24 Thos Shere. Sprinkling 25.00 " 25 James Callaghan Stewart 15.00 " 26 Pat Conghlin Salary 70.00 50 " 27 Geo V. Taylor Saly 75.00 Meals 75.50 C " 28 Norman MLeod Saly 25.00 " 29 J. H Dungan Printing 10.25 " 30 James Beazel Wheel Jack 5.00 " 31 Ph Meyers Gas 2.80 C " 32 J O MKown Rebate 5.65 359.20 On Motion Clerk was instructed to notify Sunset Tel Co. Livermore Deep Well Co. and Stevens Estate to move or cause to be moved the Tel post Hydrant and Gas Port. at corner of First & Lizzie street from the street to a place designated by the board of Town Trustees Complaint was made of the leakage at the stand pipe of Livermore Deep Well Wat C. at Murphy corner Marshal was instructed to see that the nuisance was abated. On Motion it was ordered that office of Town stewart be declared vacant. he having been illegally appointed by the board. Bond accompanying application of S. Levy for a liquor license was approved by following vote Ayes Jordan, Wilkinson & Callaghan Noes. Meyers & Beazel. Application was referred to Ordinance Committee. On Motion it was ordered the Ordinance Committee draft and ordinance covering Ring Boards Caul games Ect. Adjourned . C Norman MLeod Clerk approved . _____________________________________ Pres Board Town Trustees . Livermore. Aug 29-1892. Special Meeting . Meeting called to order at 8 O Clock P.M. Chairman Jordan presiding. Absent Trustee A. G Beazel. Chairman Jordan object of meeting as being to receive and act upon application and Bond of Ben Thomas for a liquor license and any other business that may come before the board. The Bond of Ben Thomas with H. H. Pitcher and Jay H. Dutcher as sureties was approved and the application referred to the ordinance Committee. On Motion Mr Thomas was granted privalege of opening his saloon pending any action the board bay take upon his application for a license and the Marshal was instructed accord- ingly. There being no further business board Adjourned C Attest Norman MLeod Town Clerk approved . ________________________ Pres Board of Town Trustees . Regular Meeting. Sep 5th, 1892 Meeting called to order at 8 O Clock P.M. Chairman Jordan apresid- 8 ing at all members being present. Minutes of meetings Aug 1st and 29 read and approved as read. Reports of Marshal & Clerk read and ordered placed on file On the application of S. Levy for a liquor license Ordinance Committee reported as follows Favorable J. Wilkinson P. Callaghan Unfavorable J. F. Meyers Clerk reported having notified Tel' Co and Gas Co to remove posts standing at corner of Lizzie and first street. Ordinance Com' asked for and were granted further time in matter of drafting Ordinance regulating Caul games Etc. Mr Aylward appeared before the board and stated a press of business had interfered with covering the ditch on L. street and asked further time granted Following bills were examined and approved by Finance Com' allowed by the board and warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts No 33. Thomas Shere 27.00 " 34. Chas S Laumeister 119.00 " 35 G. V. Taylor 75.00 Meals 3.75 78.75 " 36 J. H. Dungan Printing 3.00 " 37 Pat Coughlin Salary 70.00 " 38 D. J. Murphy Comforter 4.00 " 39 John Aylward Water 114.00 " 40 A Bistorios Mattress 4.50 " 41 P. L. Meyers Gas 1.80 " 42 Oscar Meyuer Labor Jail 2.00 " 43 J. F. Meyer C. F. Mess Staty. 5.85 C " 44 Norman MLeod saly 25.00 [454.90 J. O Leay appeared before the board and asked that the Bell Tower in the Northern Addition be moved from his lot as he had rented the same. matter referred to street committee: In Matter of granting J. Levy a license P. Callaghan second by Trustee Wilkinson offered the following Resolution Viz Resolved That the application of S Levy. for a liquor license to sell liquor in that certain room located and particularly describ- ed in his application now on file in the office of the Town Clerk is hereby granted and the Clerk authorized to issue a license in accordance with with this resolution. passed by following vote Ayes Calllaghan, Wilkinson & Beazel Noes, Meyers An Ordinance Requesting time and place of meeting of the board as a board of equalization was numbered 70 and passed to print by following vote Ayes Jordan Meyers Callaghan Beazel & Wilkinson Noes None Adjourned C N. MLeod Clerk approved . ________________________ Pres Board of Town Trustees . Livermore. Sep 15-1892 Special Meeting . Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P.M. president Jordan in the chair Absent Trustee Beazel. Chairman Jordan stated object of meeting as being to taking action in matter of granting B. F. Thomas a liquor license, and any other business that may come before the meeting. On Motion it was ordered the Marshal be author- ized to employ 3 Extra policemen during day and night sep 17 th & 18th. Matter of running Electric Light till 4 O Clock in Night of 17 & 18 was discussed but no action taken in the matter W.Dolan representing Livermore Trans Co appeared before the board and stated several parties were doing a draying business without a license and as he was paying a license he asked that he and others be protected in the matter after considerable discussion matter was referred to Ordinance Committee J. L. Mitchel made a request for a light at the Depot. referred to street committee. Matter of granting Teutonic & Herman Sons, privalige of conducting a Concert & refreshment stand during day & Night sep 17th & 18 was on Motion granted. Ordinance Committee reported favorable on application of B. F. Thomas for a liquor license. J. F. Meyer seconded by P. Callaghan Offered the following Resolution Viz. Resolved that the application of B. F. Thomas for a liquor license to sell liquor in that certain room located and particularly described in his application now on file in the office of the Town Clerk is hereby granted and The Clerk authorized to issue the License in accord- ance with these resolutions passed by following vote Ayes Meyers, Callaghan Wilkinson & Jordan Noes None. Marshal stated parties had came to him for o license to give a sparing exhibition On Motion it was ordered that no license be granted for that purpose Adjourned C Norman MLeod Clerk approved . ____________________________________ Pres' Board of . Trustees . Livermore Sep 26. . Regular Meeting. . Of the board as a board of equalization. The board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore County of Alameda state of Cal- ifornia met as a board of equalization pursuant to Sec 18 of the Town Charter of said Town and to an Ordinance passed by said board on the 29 day of Aug. 1892. fixing the time and place of meeting of said board as a board of equalization at one OClock P.M. Sep 26th, 1892 at the Assessor C Office MLeod Block Livermore to hear complaints respecting the valuation of property as fixed by the Town Assessor for the fiscal year. Present Trustees Meyers Callaghan & Wilkinson The board set until 4 OClock P.M. and no person appeared to make complaint as to assessment of property and no such complaint was made or fil- ed. before said board on this day Adjourned to One OClock P.M. Tuesday sep 27th 1892 C Attest. . Norman MLeod . Town Clerk approved . Pres' Board of Town Trustees . Livermore. Sep 27-1892 Regular Meeting Board met as a board of equalization at 1 OClock P.M. pursuant to adjourn- ment. present Trustees, Meyers, Jordan & Wilkinson The board sat until 4 O Clock P.M. and no person appearing to make complaint as to assess- ment of property and no such complaint being made of filed board Adjourned to 1 OClock P.M. Wednesday Sep 28th 1892 C Attest. . Norman MLeod Town Clerk approved . Pres' Board of Town Trustees . Livermore. Sep 28th Adjourned Meeting Board met as a board of Equalization at One OClock P.M. pursuant to Adjournment. Present Trustees Wilkinson Meyers & Beazel. The board sat until 4 O Clock PM. and no person appearing to make complaint as to the Assessment of property. and no such complaint being made or filed these minutes were read and approved as read and the board as a board of Equalization Adjourned Sine Die Attest C Norman MLeod Town Clerk approved __________________________________ Pres Board of Town Trustees . Livermore. Oct 3rd. 1892 Regular Meeting Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P.M. all members of the board being present and president Jordan presiding Meetings of the board of Sep 5, 15, and of Board of equalization 26,27, 28th read and approv- ed Reports of the Clerk, Marshal, and Treasurer were read and approved as read placed on file Ordinance Committee reported draft of an ordinance Regulating License on Drays Expresi Wagon Etc Trustee Callaghan of street Committee reported the large Culvert at the R.R. crossing in front street across Maple as being repaired also reported necessity of a new culvert across M street a First and one at 5th and N. Street Committee reported having interviewed Mr Meyers regarding Gas Lights to be placed at Depot Clerk also read a letter from Mr Meyers wherein he proposed to place two (2) Gas Lights at 75 candle power, at the depot for Three Dollars per month each moon schedule _____________________________________6.00 Following Bills Culverts 75.003.0015.00 45. George. V. Taylor saly MealsExplolice 99.00 46. W. H. Wright saly assessor 100. stamp 3.00 103.00 47. George Beck & Co supplies 7.85 48. Thos Shere sprinkling 29.00 49. Livermore Fire Dept 150.00 50. John Aylward. Water 38.00 51. J. H. Taylor Fees 15.00 52. Chas S Laumeister Light & Water 129.00 570.85 Fowd 570.85 C 53. Norman MLeod salary. 25.00 54. Ph Meyers Gas 2.40 55. P. Coughlin Salary 70.00 C 56. A. J. MLeod Town stewart 2 Mos 30.00 . ____________________________________________ 698.25 Bill of Harvey & Baines was referred to finance Committee The Draft of an Ordinance as presented by Ordinance Committee regulating License in Draying Etc was Numbered 71 and passed to print by the following vote Ayes Meyers, Wilkinson Callaghan Beazel & Jordan Noes None On Motion it was ordered Livermore Gas Co be authorized to place two Gas Lights of 75 Candle power each at the Depot at a monthly rental of #3.00 each A petition was read from Eleven property owners asking the board for an electric Light at Junction of M. or N. & First street referred to street committee On Motion it was ordered that a new Culvert be placed across M street at First. Matter of Culvert at 5th an N. street was referred to street Committee Mr Fassett appeared before the board and stated necessity of a Fire Hydrant in vicinity of M & 6th street and stated residents would be subscribe about # 40.00 toward having one placed there referred to Fire Committee Mr J. M. Patten principal of the Public school appeared before the board and in a lengthy address asked the board to take necessary steps to celebrate Columbus day in town of L- in conjunction with celebration to take place a school House on that day Mr Fassett also requested the board take some action matter as did Mr Aylward On Motion it was ordered that Oct 21 be declared a legal holiday within town of Livermore and the Clerk was ordered to issue a proclamation to that effect On Motion a Committee of 5 consisting of J. F. Meyers T. R. Fassett W. W. Wynn J. Fletcher & P. Callaghan were appointed to make all neccessary arrangements for a celebration on the day. Also ordered notice be published recommending that houses be decorated on that day Adjourned C Norman MLeod Clerk approved __________________________________ Pres. Board of Town Trustees . Regular Meeting Oct. 10- 1892. Meeting called to order at 7.30 OClock P.M. president Jordan presiding. all members of board being present. # Clerk stated Assessment Roll foot up 636.785 and Ordinance Numbered 72. fixing rate of Taxa- tion at 50 Cents on each # 100.00 of assessable property was passed to print by following vote Ayes. Jordan, Callaghan, Wilkinson Meyers & Beazel Noes None Fire Committee reported Mr Aylward as being willing to place Hydrant at L & 6th street without charge to the town. On Motion it was ordered that a Hydrant be laced at this point & that Mr Aylwasd proposition be accepted Adjourned C N. MLeod Clerk Approved Pres Board of Town Trustees Livermore Nov 7-1892 Regular Meeting Meeting called to order at 7.30 P.M. President Jordan presiding. All members of the board being present. Minutes of meetings of Oct 3. 10th read and approved as read. Monthly report of Clerk & Marshal read and placed on file. Street Committee reported necessity of Culvert at P and first street also reported having caused Culvert to be placed at M & 1st street. Chairman Callaghan of street Committee reported the necessity of a light of lights on first street at M of O and suggested that the petition of property owners for a light in this neighborhood be granted The Committee asked for and were granted further time in matter of Culvert at 3rd and N st. Following Bills were examined and approved by finance Committee allowed by the board and Warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts 57 Chas SW Laumeister Light 110 Water 9.00 # 119.00 58 J H. Taylor Fees 3.00 59 J. H. Dungan Printing 25.10 60 Thos Shere Sprinkling 29.00 61 Thomas Scott Atty Fees 17.50 62 Howard Paget Repair on H & L 3.20 63 F. A. Schrader " " Cannon 4.00 64 P. h Meyers Gas 7.50 75.0011.002.00 65 G. V. Taylor saly Labor streetsMeals 88.00 66 Pat Coughlin " 70.00 C 67 Norman MLeod. Saly 25.00 C 68 A. J. MLeod " Town Stewart 15.00 . 406.30 Fowd. 406 .30 69 John Aylward Water # 40.75 70 " " New Hydrant at Flanagans 67.50 71 Harvey & Banier 25.25 . ___________________________________________________________ 539.80 (Note Bill of Aylward 122.50 Allowed for 67.50) and balance laid over. On Motion it was ordered that a light or lights be placed on first st. between M. and O. After considerable dis- cussion on the matter it was ordered that the petition of property owners asking that an electric Light be placed on first st between M./ & O. be granted and it was ordered that an Electric Light be placed at that point On Motion it was ordered that a Culvert be place at P and 1st street On motion draft of an ordinance regulating time and manner of Collecting taxes for fiscal year 1892.3 was numbered 73 and passed to print by following vote Ayes Jordan Beazel Callaghan Wilkinson & Meyers Noes None On Motion Marshal was instructed to notify W. P. Bartlett to repair the sidewalk on his first street property Mr P. L. Levy appeared before the board and asked permission to temporarily move his place of business On Motion hrs request was granted time allowed being 30 days. 16.00#8.50 On Motion License No 694" and No 725 were re- bated On Motion street Committee were ordered to cause to be repaired the crossing at Lizzie & First st. Clerk reported having received from Stevens Estate Deed for a triangular piece of ground at First and Lizzie st On Motion ?Clerk was ordered to have same recorded. adjourned C Norman MLeod Town Clerk approved Pres Board of Town Trustees . Livermore Dec 5th 1892. Regular Meeting. Meeting called to order at 8 O Clock P.M. president Jordan in the Chair. Minutes of November 7th read and approved as read. Monthly reports of Marshal & Clerk was read and ordered placed on file. Street Committee reported having placed a Culvert at P. and 1st as ordered by the board. Trustee Callaghan of Street Committee stated that the Electric Light ordered by the board at its last regular Meeting. had been located by the Committee at the intersection of N. and First street. and that the committee had agreed that the light should be sp suspended from a crane at this point. he also stated that during his absence from town other members of the board had given orders to have the light suspended from a Cable and the light had been put up that way. Thus disregarding the orders of the street Committee. and objected to this method of procedure. Trustees Jordan and Callaghan stated that the change had been made by them. They explained that their attention had been called to the fact that the Light was to be suspended by a crane and after looking into the matter came to the conclusion it would be more satisfactory and gave a better light if suspended by a Cable and did not suppose the committee would take any exception to their action and that they had no in- tention what ever to disregard orders of street Committee. Street Committee were granted further time in matter of street crossing at 1st and Lizzie street. Trustee Meyers reported having placed a Culvert across H Street at 5th and one along South side of 2nd street across K and in front of Engine house. and reported necessity of Culverts in other parts of town. Following bills were examined by finance Committee allowed by the board and warrants ordered drawn for several amounts. No 72 Banus & Harvey Drayage # 12.25 " 73 J. H. Taylor Fees 6.00 " 74 John Aylward Hydrants 55.00 " 75 John Aylward Water 44.00 " 76 C F. Mess. printing 2.50 " 77 Leo Dolan Drayage 17.75 " 78 J. H. Dungan printing 13.25 " 79 C. S. Laumeister Light 119.00 " 80 Liv Fire Dept Salary 150.00 " 81 George V. Taylor 90.65 " 82 Beu Budsworth Injury at Fire 3.00 " 83 N. D. Dutcher 1.95 C " 84 A J. MLeod saly of Stewart 15.00 " 85 Pat Coughlin " 70.00 C " 86 J. MCau Labor on street 22.50 " 87 Thomas Shere 14.50 C " 88 Norman MLeod saly. 25.00 " 89 J. F. Meyers Columbus donation 14.00 ___________________________________________ $ 676.35 # Bell of Evers & Co SF. 7.97 was laid over. Matter of Flow of water into town from outside district came up before the board and was discussed at length by, C Mesrs Sweeny, MKeaney, Clark and others and members of the board it was the general opinion that the water should be stopped at or near its source and on Motion it was ordered that a Committee of 5 be appointed to confer with the board of super- visors regarding matter. Chairman Jordan appointed following as the Committee C M. F. Meyers, P Callaghan. P. MKeaney W. H. Wright and John W. Clark Trustee Meyers stated there was a deficiency in the Columbus day celebrating fund and asked that the board allow that sum toward that fund On Motion Clerk was ordered to draw an order for the amount in favor of Mr. Meyers Assessor W. H. Wright appeared before the board with a complaint from R. R. Company stating they had been doubly assessed on a portion of their property. Mr Wright explained matter in full to the board. and on Motion Assessor was instructed to correspond with R R Co regarding matter On Motion it was ordered that C S Laumeister be released from his Electric Light Contract his bondsmen were also released The Electric Light contract Bond of Dennis Bernal with J. L. Mitchel,, C Schmidt. and Theo Gorner as sureties was approved. The Clerk read resignation of P. Callaghan as a member of board of Town Trustees, On Motion resignation was laid on the table. Adjourned C Attest. N. MLeod Clerk. Approved . Pres Board of Town Trustees. Livermore. Dec 27-1892 Called Meeting Meeting called to order at 7.30 P. M. President Jordan presiding. President stated object of meeting as being to take some action regarding the water running into town from the N. E. portion along the R. R. track After considerably discussion on the matter the Clerk was On Motion Ordered to correspond with the R. R. Co requesting them to investigate matter of placing larger Culverts at R. R. crossing in the channel of this water Assessor Wright made report regarding his investiga- tions of R R Assessment. he stated he had interviewed Co Assessor & R R. Officials and could find out nothing definite regarding amt of land belonging to R. R Co and assessed by state board of equalization He also stated that any action taken by the board in the matter would b satisfactory to R R. Co. # On Motion it was ordered that a Rebate of 17.50 be allowed R. R. Co on their assessment. Adjourned C Norman. MLeod Town Clerk. Approved . Pres Board of Town Trustees .