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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1895 COUNCIL MINUTES Livermore Jan 7th. 1894. Regular Meeting. Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P.M. President Beazel in the Chair. All members of board being present. Street committee reported laying of Culverts on 3rd Street as nearly completed, also necessity of cleaning gutters on Same St and of hauling gravel in several portions of town. Petion of Dr Robinson Et.Al and A Bistorios EtAl for Electric Light was reported favorable upon by the street Committee Reports of Marshal, Clerk, and Town Justice was read and ordered placed on file Following Bills were examined and ap- proved by the finance Committee allowed by the board and warrants ordered drawn of the several amounts No 70 Peter Moy. Labor streets # 5.00 " 71 Ph. Meyers Gas 12.75 " 72 A. J. Merchant. Labor streets 14.00 " 73 James Coughlan " " 11.00 120.0012 " 74 D. F. Bernal Light Water 132.00 " 75 J. H. Taylor Fees 9.00 C " 76 Norman MLeod Salary. 25.00 " 77 John Aylward. Water 47.00 " 78 Pat Coughlan. Salary 70.00 C " 79 A. J. MLeod " 15.00 75.002.503.004.00 " 80 George V. Taylor " stampsMealsLabs 85.00 " 81 George Beck & Co. Supplies 5.70 " 82 William Budsworth Labor streets 21.25 " 83 George Barnes. Drayage 17.25 " 84 George T. Budsworth supplies streets 113.47 " 85 W. L. Dolan Drayage 25.25 508.67 Matter of Creek crossing in vacinity of A. J. Palmer residence being in an impassible condition was brought up. On Motion matter was referred to the Street committee with power to act. In Matter of request of F. Grassi for reduction in the amount of his Taxes Assessor reported assessment as being a just one. and on Motion the request of Mr Grassi was refused. Bond of Thomas Flanagan accompanying his application for a liquor License was approved and his application referred to the Ordinance Committee # On Motion it was ordered that License No 492,25.00 505 ## 25.00, 535 #7.00 547 25.00 be rebated Dr W S. Taylor and Mrs Bernal asked that they be allowed to use a Lamp & Lamp Post each to be placed in front of their respective properties On Motion request was granted Information was wanted from Tracy regarding price for of old lamp post if for sale matter referred to Fire and Water Committee. In Matter of application for street lamps Mr Meyers of Gas Co appeared before the board and stated he would be pleased to place any street lights ordered by the town board and would guarantee satisfaction would like to place a sample light for inspection of board Petition of Dr Robinson was taken up and on Motion it was ordered. that a light be placed on College Ave & . M. St. Kind of light to be hereafter de- termined S. L. Savage & G. E. Kennedy appeared before the board and complained that the new Culvert at 3rd and Lizzie St. was above the side walk grade and asked that it be lowered. Mr. J. Ryan also complained that the above named culvert obstructed passage way to his residence and was not extended far enough south by 5 ft discussed at great length and On Motion referred back to Street committee On Motion Steward was instructed to see that lights were placed in windows when of Town Hall when necessary. Adjourned C Norman MLeod Town Clerk approved A G Beazell Pres. Board of Town Trustees Livermore Feby. 4th. 1895 Regular Meeting. Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P. M. President Beazel presiding All members of the board being present. Minutes of meeting Jan 7th read and approved as read. Monthly report of Marshal and Clerk read and ordered placed file Street Committee reported Culvert at 3rd and Lizzie St. as being completed Also that Electric Light Mast had been placed at College Ave. and M. St. and a Gas Light had been placed at First & K. St Ordinance Committee reported favorable on the applica- tion of Thomas Flanagan for a Liquor License No Ordinance C Following Bill were examined and approved by the Finance Committee Allowed by the board and Warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts No 86 H. Mattheson Blacksmithing streets # 3.55 " 87 Ph Meyers Gas. 6.00 " 88 John Aylward. Water 47.00 12.00120. " 89 D. F. Bernal " Light 132.00 " 90. Anspacher Bros. Lumber Etc 116.95 " 91. Horton & Kennedy " " 94.30 " 92. Livermore Trans Co Drayage 36.25 " 93. R. Hunter Labor streets 28.00 " 94. R. Leam " " 25.00 " 95. W. Budsworth " " 13.10 " 96. Chas Ginger " " 14.00 " 97. A. W. Fiedler " " 8.00 751.502.508.00 " 98. Geo. V. Taylor, Saly MealsJailStreets 87.00 " 99. J. H. Taylor Fees 3.00 " 100. P. Coughlan Saly. 70.00 C " 101. A. J. MLeod " 15.00 C 102. Norman MLeod " 25.00 724.15 ## Note Bill of Gas Co 13.83 allowed for 6.00 Trustee Jordan seconded by Trustee MItchel offerred the following Resolution Viz. Resolved that the application of Thomas Flanagan for a Liquor License to sell Liquors in that certain building located and particularly described in his application now on file in the Office of the Town ?Clerk in herby granted and the Marshal is hereby author- ized to issue a License in accordance with this Resolution Passed by the following Vote Ayes Jordan Mitchel Fletcher & Sellers Noes None. On Motion it was ordered that Petition of Dr Robinson Etal and Electric Light be be granted. and - placed at College Ave. and M. St. On Motion it was ordered that a light be placed at First and K st. Kind of light to be hereafter de- termined M. H Beck appeared before the board on behalf of the M. E. Church and sated that the driveway to the Church yard was too narrow and asked that it be replaced by a wider one and that the narrow one be located at the small gateway. Matter was referred to the street Committee. A complaint was made by Joil M. Jones regarding crossing at J. st and Junction Avenue he ask that the same be put in good condition Petion was received from John Sweeny. EtAl asking that Sam Farrell be granted a free Peddler License On Motion Petition was granted. On Motion Clerk was instructed to again request the R R. Co to connect their culvert with the First st crossing Culvert at Catholic Church. Matter of a Ditch at Mrs Waggoners to turn the water from flowing into town was again brought before the board. On Motion a Committee of two Trustees Beazel & Jordan was appointed to see Mrs Waggoner & confer With supervisors Baily regarding matter. Matter of streets signs was brought before the board but no action taken. Marshal was instructed to employ two teams in hauling gravel on the streets for a period of one week Adjourned C N. MLeod Clerk Approved A G Beazell Pres. Board of Town Trustees Livermore March 4th. 1895 Regular Meeting. Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P.M. President Beazel in the Chair. All members of the board being present. Minutes of Feby 4th read and approved as read. Reports of Marshal and Clerk was read and ordered placed on file. Trustee Jordan of street Committee reported having caused gravel to be spread on streets in several portion of town and necessity of several days more work to make them presentable Matter of overhauling new Culvert on Lizzie St was discussed Committee reported Light on College Avenue & one at First & K sts as being in position and Light satisfactory. Following Bills were examined and approved by Finance Committee allowed by the board and Warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts 102½ John Aylward Water # 47.00 12.00130.00 103. D. F. Bernal WaterLight 142.00 104. J. H. Taylor Fees 3.00 105. Pat Coughlan Salary 70.00 C 106. A. J. MLeod " 15.00 # 277 00 Forward 277.00 107 Ph Meyers Gas # 19.40 108 W. Budsworth Labor 11.75 109 A. W. Fiedler " 12.75 110 R. L. Leaui " 12.00 111 W. Harvey. Drayage 24.00 112 George Barnes 12.75 113. W. L. Dolan 25.00 114 W. E. Still 17.98 75.001.0010.00 115 George V. Taylor. SalyMealsEx of Committee 86.00 C 116 Norman MLeod " 25.00 117 Livermore Fire Dept. 150.00 #673.63 On Motion it was ordered that Gas Light at the corner of First & K st be excepted On Motion it was ordered that License No 573 and 634 be rebated Messrs Guyette & Gerrison appeared before the board as a committee from G.A.R. and requested use of Hall for one night in the month On Motion request was granted. On Motion the committee to see Mrs Waggoner regarding right of way for a water ditch were allowed sum of # 10.00 for expense Matter of fixing culvert on Lizzie St was laid over. Street Committee was instructed to complete the work of graveling the streets Etc Adjourned C N. MLeod Clerk Approved A G Beazell President of Board Livermore M April 1st 1895 Regular Meeting. Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P.M. President Beazel in the Chair. Minutes of meeting March 4th read and ap- proved as read. Reports of Marshal & Clerk read and ordered placed on file Street Committee reported street work as being completed Following Bills were examined and approved for the several amounts. 75.001602.00 118 George V. Taylor. SalaryMealsStreets # 78.60 130.12 119 D. F. Bernal Light Water 142.00 120 Pat Coughlan Salary 70.00 C 121 A. J. MLeod " 15.00 122 J. H. Taylor. " Fees 3.00 123 John Aylward Water 47.00 124 W. L. Dolan Drayage 6.25 125 Ph Meyers Gas 15.20 126 George Budsworth Sunds. 3.25 127 J. H. Dungan Pub. 15.50 C 128 N. MLeod Saly 25.00 # 420 80 Clerk reported a letter from rail road Co stating they would comply with the wishes of the board in the matter of the First st crossing. Bond of Charles Donahue with Pat Cronin & D. E. Thomas as sureties accompanying his application for a liquor license was approved and his application referred to the Ordinance Committee. Trustee Fletcher for the Pastors of the Presbyterian and M. E. Church requested that the ringing of the Curfew be discontinued on Sunday Evenings It being provided for by an Ordinance the request could not be granted. On Motion The street committee was instructed to take up the Culvert recently put down on Lizzie Street and preserve the Lumber Draymen Dolan Barnes & Harvey came before the board and protested against certain parties doing a dray business without a license Marshal Taylor, and P. Callaghan addressed the board on the subject after considerable discussion matter was referred to the Ordinance Committee to report at next meeting Mr P. Callaghan appeared before the board and urged them to take some action toward inducing the new road to come through Livermore Valley. He suggested the calling of a public meeting. Chairman Beazel stated that an organization had been perfected for that purpose and it was practicaly out of the hands of the board. Adjourned to Feby 12th. 1895 C N. MLeod Clerk Approved A G Beazell Pres. Board of Trustees. Livermore Apr 12th. 1895 Regular Meeting Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P.M. President Beazel in the chair All members of board being present. Ordinance Committee reported favorable on the applica- tion of Chas Donahue for a Liquor License Also reported having looked yup the Ordinance regulating drayage & thought that in its present form it was sufficient & covered all kinds of draying On Motion it was ordered that the Marshal enforce part one of Section III of Ordinance No 81. regulating draying. On Motion Health Officer was requested to strictly enforce all Ordinances relating to his office. owing to the prevalence of Dyptheria in neighboring towns. Trustee Mitchel seconded by Trustee Sellers offered the following resolution Viz Resolved that the application of Chas Donahue for a Retail Liquor License to do business in that certain building located and particularly described in his application now on file in the Office of the Town Clerk is hereby granted. and the Marshal instructed to issue a license in accordance with this resolution Passed by the following Vote. Ayes Mitchel Sellers Beazel & Jordan & Fletcher Noes None. On Motion it was ordered that the President of the board A.G. Beazel issue an "Election Proclamation" in accordance with Section 4. and 5. of the election of Five (5) Trustees one (1) Marshall & one (1) Assessor. That the Polling place for Precinct No one (1) be at Town Hall That the Polling Place for Precinct No Two (2) C be at store in MLeod Block formally occupied by William Loqunaries That the Election Officers for Precinct No 1. be as ffollows Judges Jesse Bowles & H. Gardemeyer Inspection B. D. Morrill & C. W. Bradshaw Ballot Clerks O. S. Lawmore & O. Meyers Clerks W. H. Galway & W. Dolace. That the Election Officers for Precinct No (2) be as follows Judges. W. Budsworth M. J Mollen Inspectors. J. Ryan C Schmidt. Ballot Clerks C. C. Wieder & Dan Smith Clerks Eugene Allen & J. Martin C Adjourned Norman MLeod Clerk A G Beazell Pres. Board Town Trustees. Livermore May 6th. 1895 Regular Meeting Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P.M. President Beazell in the Chair. All members of board being present. Minutes of meeting of April 12th read and approved as read. Reports of Marshal & Clerk read and ordered placed on file. Street Committee reported that posts had been set across C 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th St in MLeod tract by parties unKnown & reccommended that board take some action in the matter Following Bills were examined and approved by finance Committee allowed by the board and warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts. C 129 A. J. MLeod Salary. Steward # 15.00 130 Pat Coughlan " 70.00- 75.001.00 131 George V. Taylor " SalyMeals 76.00- 132 John Aylward Water 47.00- 13012.0015.00 133 D. F. Bernal LightWaterSpk 157.00- 134 W. Budsworth Labor streets 7.00- 135 J. H. Taylor Fees 3.00- 136 Ph. Meyers Gas 15.20- C 137 N MLeod Secy. Saly 26.00-416 20 On Motion it was ordered that Trustees Jordan & Fletcher constitute a committee of two (2) to see that Booths Etc were placed i position for use at the coming election On Motion the Clerk was ordered to send to the County Clerk for Suppliment to the Great Register Petition was received from Bustillo & Aquillon Etal requesting that a fire Hydrant be placed on the north side of R. R. track near R. R. Co water tank On Motion petition was referred to Fire & Water Com. Clerk reported and read a Communication from the board of Supervisors regarding a bill placed before that body. for rent of the Town Jail Clerk was instructed to correspond with the board of supervisors regarding the matter Bonds of John Harron Bill Zabella John OBrain and P. L. Levy accompanying their application for a liquor License were approver and their application referred to the Ordinance Committee. The matter of obstruction across streets in the C MLeod Tract was taken up. The Clerk read Ordinance declaring streets in said tract public highways/ On Motion it was ordered that the Marshal give Mr Hitchcock or his agent notice to remove the obstructions within twenty four hours and in case the order was not complied with the Marshal was instructed to cause the same to be removed. Adjourned C Attest N. MLeod approved A G Beazell Pres. Board of Town Trustees. Livermore May 15.1895 Regular Meeting Pursuant to Section V of the Charter of the Town of Livermore the board convened at 8 OClock P.M. President Beazel presiding Absent Trustee Jordan The board proceeded to canvas the returns of the "General Municipal Election" of May 13th.1895 with the following Result. Vote of Precinct No 1. 86 Precinct No 2. 89 Total = 175 For Trustees George Beck Received No 1. 61 No. 2.77 Total 138 " " A. W. Fiedler " " " 60 " " 73. " 133 " " Joseph Fletcher " " " 58 " " 72. " 130 " " J. L. Mitchel " " " 58 " " 71. " 129 " " S. Sellers " " " 65 " " 73. " 138 For Marshal George V. Taylor Received No 1. 58 No 2. 69 = 127. " " W. Harvey " " " 20 " " 9 = 29. " Assessor W. H. Wright " " " 59 " " 72 = 131 On Motion it was ordered that George Beck. H. W. Fiedler J. L. Mitchel Joseph Fletcher & S. Sellers having received the highest vote for Trustees and George V. Taylor having received the highest number of votes for Marshal and W H. Wright having received highest number of votes for Assessor are hereby declared elected to their respective offices and the Clerk is instructed to issue certificates of instruction of Election to the above named. Adjourned C Attest Norman MLeod Town Clerk Approved A G Beazell President Board of Town Trustees. Livermore May 17th - 1895 Special Meeting. Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P.M. President Beazel presiding. All members of the board being present. President Beazel stated object of meeting as being to take action upon application of John Harron J. P. OBrian, Beu Zabella & P. L. Levy for a Liquor License Ordinance Committee reported favorable upon the above named applicants. Trustee Sellers seconded by Trustee Jordan offered the follow- ing resolution Viz Resolved that the applications of John P. OBrian, Beu Zabella, John Harron. & P. L. Levy. for Retail Liquor License to sell Liquor in the particular buildings located & particularly described in their several applications now on file in the office of the Town Clerk is hereby granted & the Marshal is ordered to issue a License in accordance with this resolution Passed by the following Vote Ayes Jordan, Mitchel, Fletcher & Sellers Noes None. Adjourned C Norman MLeod Town Clerk Approved A G Beazell Pres. Board Town Trustees. Livermore May 20th. 1895 Regular Meeting Meeting called to order at 8 OClk P. M. President Beazel presiding All members of the board being present. Minutes of Meetings of May 6th. 15th. & 17th read and ap- proved as read. The Annual & Monthly Reports of Marshal, Clerk, Treasurer Chief Engineer, & Justice of Peace were read and ordered placed on file. The Fire & Water Committee reported neccity of Hydrant in vacinity of R.R. Water tank as suggested on Petition of Aquellon & Bustillo Et. Al. and further suggested that one of the Hydrants located at 1st and "L" st. be removed to that locality The Committee on Election Booths reported that booth had been put up on Election day and since taken down. Chairman Sellers of Finance Committee reported having examined books of Clerk & Treasures & that the same had been found correct. On Motion it was ordered that # 4.00 be allowed as compensation to each member of the Election Boards at the Election on Monday May 13th The following Bills were examined and approved by the finance Committee allowed by the board and Warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts. No. 138. D. J. Murphy Stationary. 3.10 " 139. George Beck & Co Supplies .95 " 140 J. H Taylor Fees 3.00 " 141 Dr J. M. Benken Salary 25.00 32 05 Forward # 32.05 142 Ph Meyers Gas 7.60 87.7013020.008.00 143 D. F. Bernal LightSpkWater 115.30 50.0050.40501.00 144 George V. Taylor SalyMealsPickStampsstreets 52.40 145 A. Bros supplies 6.45 146 J. H. Dungan Printing & Etc 30.70 147 J. Aylward Water 31.30 148 W. E Still Printing Etc 12.50 149 Pat Coughlin Salary 46.65 C 150 N. MLeod Election Supplies 58.50 C 151 N. MLeod Salary 16.50 C 152 A. J. MLeod Saly 60.00 480 10 On Motion of Trustee Jordan a Vote of thanks was tendered to Chairman Beazell for the able manner in which he had presided at the meeting of the board and for courtesies shown to its members These Minutes were then read and approved and the board Adjourned Sine Die C N. MLeod Clerk Approved A G Beazell Pres. Board of Town Trustees. Livermore May 20. 1895 9 OClock P. M. Immediately upon the adjournment of the retiring board., Trustees Elect Beck, Fletcher Fiedler & Sellers & Mitchel came forward, presented their Certificates of Election and took their Seats. The were called to order at 9 OClock P.M. C by Town Clerk MLeod and the board proceeded to organize with the Election of Trustee Beck as temporary Chairman The Election of Regular Officers being in order. Trustees J. L. Mitchel S. Sellers & Joseph Fletcher were placed in nomination for Chairman of the board. Trustees Mitchel & Sellers declined the honor and Trustee Fletcher was elected by a unanimous vote of the board. Chairman Fletcher announced the first business of in order as being the Election of a Town Clerk. C Norman MLeod was reelected without opposition The next in order being the election of a Treasurer, the Clerk read applications for the office from the Bank of Livermore & Theo Gorner present incumbent. On Motion of Trustee Fiedler the board proceeded to ballot for Treasurer with the following result. Theo Gorner 4. Bank of Livermore 1. The Chairman declared Mr Gorner the choice of the board A petition was read from P. Coughlin for the position of Nightwatch he was unanimously reselected by the board. The Bond of Marshall elect Taylor in C # 4000.00 with C. Schmidt, J. O MKown, John Sweeny, and W. Jordan as sureties was approved. Adjourned C Norman MLeod Clerk Approved Jos Fletcher Pres. Board of Town Trustees. Livermore June 3. 1895. Regular Meeting. Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P. M. President Fletcher in the Chair All members of board being present. Minutes of meeting May 20th. 1895 read and approved as read. Chairman Fletcher announced following committees for ensueing year Finance Sellers Mitchel Beck street Beck Mitchel Fiedler Fire & Water Fiedler Beck & Sellers Ordinance Mitchel Sellers & Fiedler Reports of Clerk & Marshal was read and placed on file. Matter of petition of Bustillo EtAl requ8esting a Fire. Hydrant near R.R Water tanks and laid over from last board was taken up and referred to Fire & Water Committee Following Bills were examined and approved by Finance Committee allowed by the board and Warrants order- ed drawn for the several amounts No 1. Ph Meyers Gas # 7.60' No 2. J. H Taylor Fees 9.00' No 3. Pat Coughlin Salary 23.35' C No 4. N. MLeod ( For Frank Jordan 2.00' 12.704.0030.00 No 5. D. F. Bernal. LightWaterSpk 56.70' No 6. George V. Taylor Salary 28.00' No 7. John Aylward. Water 15.70' C No 8. N. MLeod Salary. 8.35' C No 9. A. J. MLeod 5.00' 155 70 C Bonds of Clerk MLeod & Treasurer Theo Gorner were referred to Chairman Fletcher for examina- tion Bond of Fred Menken with H. Gardemeyer & D. J. Murphy as sureties was approved and his appli- cation referred to the Ordinance Committee. A petion was received from Dr J. M. Bukers requesting the appointment to the position of Health Officer Also requested the Salary of the office be raise from # 25.00 to # 50.00 a year On Motion matter was laid over until next meeting of the board. Matter of appointing a Health Officer for the outside distructs was discussed and Trustee Fiedler was appointed a committee of one to confer with board of Supervisors & sere if they would not act in conjunction with the board of Town Trustees For the position of Chief Engineer petitions were received C form A. J. MLeod and A. G. Beazel On Motion of Trustee Fiedler Board proceeded to ballot with the following result. C A. G Beazel 4. A. J. MLeod 1. Chairman declared A G Beazel elected to the office A petition was read from the General 4th of July Committee of N. S. G. W. requesting the board to prohibit the firing or use of bombs, Fire Crackers of other explosives upon the streets or sidewalks within the Town of Livermore on the 4th of July 1895. between the hours of 10 A. M. and Two (2) P.M. Also requested a permit to conduct Bycicle races upon First. "L" College Ave & Lizzie Streets on the same day. On Motion both requests were granted Invitation was also received from the same Committee requesting the participation of the board in the parade on the occasion of the celebration of the 4th of July 1895 On Motion it was ordered that the board accepted the invitation and attend the celebration in a body. Matter of Remodeling Liquor Ordinance was discussed at length and matter was referred to Ordinance Committee Adjourned C Norman MLeod Clerk Jos Fletcher Livermore May June 13th. 1895 Called meeting Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P. M. President Fletcher in the Chair Present Trustees Fletcher Mitchel & Fiedler. Absent Trustees Sellers & Beck Chairman Fletcher stated object of meeting as being to take action on matter of application of Fred Menker for a liquor License and any other business that might come before the board. On Motion it was ordered that all persons be prohibited from firing any bombs. Fire Crackers or other explosives upon the streets or sidewalks within the corporate limits of the Town of Livermore on the 4th day of July 1895 between the hours of 10 A.M. and 2 OClock P.M. and Clerk was ordered to publish notices in accordance with this order. Matter of appointment of Health Officer was laid over until regular meeting of board Matter of application of Fred Menken for a Liquor License was laid over. C Adjourned N. MLeod Town Clerk Approved Jos Fletcher President of board of Town Trustees. Livermore Cal. Town Hall July 1. 1895. Regular Meeting. Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P. M. All members of the board being present. President Fletcher presiding. Minutes of Regular meeting June 3rd and called meeting June 13- read and approved as read and ordered placed on file. Monthly reports of Marshal and Clerk recid and ordered place on file. The Ordinance Committee asked for and were granted further time in matter of remodeling Liquor Ordinance The Ordinance Committee reported favorable on the application of Fred Menken for a Liquor License. The matter of Petition for a Fire Hydrant in the Northern addition near the R R water tanks was again laid over. Trustee Fiedler reported having caused a petition to be circulated and sent to the board of Super- visors regarding the appointment of a Health Officer for the outside district and asked for and was granted further time in the matter. Chairman Fletcher as a committee to examine the bonds of the Clerk and Marsh Treasurer reported it would cost # 15.00 to have them passed upon and and asked advise in the matter from the board. Mr Fletcher was granted further time in which to obtain advise from the District attorney Following Bills were examined and approved by the finance Committee allowed by the board and warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts. No 10. Ph Meyers Gas # 15.20' 13012.0030 " 11. D. F. Bernal LIghtWaterSpk 172.00' " 12. A. G Beazel Town Steward 15.00' " 13. John Aylward. Water 47.00' " 14. Pat Coughlan Salary 70.00' " 15 J. H Taylor Fees 3.00' " 16 Livermore Fire Department 150.00' " 17 E. Baugs Chairman 4th July Com (appropriation) 40.00' " 18 A. G Beazel Chief Engineer L. F. D ( " ) 10.00' 75.1.003.75 " 19 George V. Taylor SalyMealsLabor Streets 79.75' C " 20 Norman MLeod Salary 25.00.. 626 95 On Motion of Trustee Beck Clerk was instructed to present a bill to Board of Supervisors of # 12.00 for use of Town Hall for election purpose at election Nov 6- 1895 Trustee Beck seconded by Trustee Fiedler offered the following resolution Viz Resolved that the application of Fred Menken for a retail Liquor License to sell liquor in that certain building located and particularly described in his application now on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Livermore is here by granted in the Marshal is hereby instructed to issue a License to the above named in accordance with this resolution. Passed by the following Vote Ayes Beck Fiedler Sellers Mitchel Fletcher. Noes None. Matter of the election of a Health Officer was taken up An application was received from Dr J. Carson for the office and the application of Dr J. M. Benkers being on file board on Motion proceeded to ballot with the following result First Ballot Benkers II. Carson II Blank I. No Choice Second " " II " III. Dr Carson having received highest number of votes was declared elected Health Officer by President Fletcher Matter of safety exit to the Farmers Unions Theatre was brought up before the board by Chief Engineer Beazel at the request of Citizens matter was discussed at length and On Motion Trustee Fiedler & Beck were appointed a Committee of Two (2) to investigate matter and report to the board at nest regular meeting. On Motion it was ordered that Chief Engineer be empowered to employ Team of horses day & Night of July 4th. 1895 to be used on the Fire Engine On Motion it was ordered that the sum of # 10.00 be appropriated to the L. F. D. to be used to decorate the Town Hall & Fire apperatus and that the sum of # 40.00 be appropriated to the General 4th of July Committee N. S. G. W. On Motion it was ordered that the Marshal be ordered to procure neccessary Special Officers for day & Night of July 4th. On Motion Assessor Wright was ordered to make an Assessment of the Real & personal property in the Town of Livermore for the fiscal year 1895-6 & t procure neccessary books & blanks to make the same Adjourned C Norman MLeod Clerk Jos Fletcher Livermore. Aug 6th. 1895 Regular Meeting. Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P. M. President Fletcher presiding. Absent Trustee Sellers Minutes of meeting July 1st 1895 read and ap- proved as read. Ordinance Committee asked for and were granted further time in matter of revising Liquor Ordinance. In matter of placing fire Hydrant in Northern Addition near R. R. Depot Fire Committee reported they had investeg- ted mater of suitable location for same and had obtained prices on Hydrant pipe and Couplings, and cost of putting in Hydrant reported cost of putting in Hy- # drant would be # 126.00 using new pipe and 100 using second hand pipe On Motion it was ordered Fire & Water Committee be given full power to act in location of Hydrant Same committee reported that Cannon had been returned from Pleasanton On Motion of Trustee Beck seconded by Trustee Sellers it was ordered that Farmers Union Theatre be condemned The exit being unsafe & a nuisance to life in case of a conflagration Chairman Scott Fletcher reported he had referred Bonds of Treasurer & Clerk to attorney Scott for examination and presented report on same The Attorney found Bonds suf- ficeint but suggested several changes On Motion it was ordered that Bonds of Marshal & Clerk be referred back and corrections be made in accordance with suggestions of Attorney Scott. Following Bill were examined and approved by the Finance Committee Allowed by the board and Warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts. No 21 Pat Coughlan Salary $ 70.00' " 22 " " " Extra 28.00' " 23 George Barnes Drayage 6.00' " 24 George V. Taylor Saly Etc 90.00' " 25 J. H. Taylor Fees 21.00' " 26 William Harvey. Drayage 10.00' " 27 D. F. Bernal Light Etc 172.00' " 28 Thomas Scott Atty Fees 15.00' " 29 John Aylward Water 47.00' " 30 Ph. Meyers Gas 15.20' " 31 J. H. Dungan Printing 10.80' " 32 Joseph Brophy 2.00' " 33 A. G Beazel Salary Steward 16.25' " 34 H. S. Crocker & Co. 21.40' C$ " 35 Norman MLeod Salary 25.00' 549.65 Matter of repairing Side walks on First St. and other parts of Town was referred to Marshal F. L. Levy appeared before the board and requested that he be allowed to make small sales without a License or pay a percentage on the amount of his sales and especially mentioned a sale he had for a Mrs Ed Martin On Motion it was ordered that Mr Levy be granted prevalige to make the sale for Mrs Martin without procuring neccessary Auctioneers License Matter of remodeling venders License was discussed at length but no action taken in the mater Matter of neccessety of more Fire Buckets for Hook and Ladder Truck was discussed and On Motion Chief Engineer was instructed to purchase one Dozin buckets for use on the fire Truck. On Motion board Adjourned C Norman MLeod Clerk Approved Jos Fletcher President Board Town Trustees Livermore Aug 17th. 1895 Called Meeting Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P. M. President Fletcher presiding. All members of the board being present. Chairman Fletcher stated object of meeting as being to take action in matter of application for Saloon License & any other business that may come before the board Bonds of James Olsen; F. Fadie, Fred Malley Nick Smith, Frank Grassi, Joseph Damas, Chas Raboli, Adolph Grisel, John Sweeny, Christian Schmidt, M. J. Moller, John Twisselman, MLeod & Sanmeister, Max Berlin, Walter A Thomas March Menetti, Henry Gardemeyer, Moritz Hupers, Wendal Jordan Alex Macchia and Thomas Owens, accompanying there application for a Liquor License was approved and their applications re- ferred to the Ordinance Committee. A Motion to refer matter of revising Ordinance to an Attorney was withdrawn. and On Motion Clerk was instructed to draw up a draft of Ordinance No 55 Omitting that portion of Sec 9 of said Ordinance relating to the filing of a Bond, and report at the next regular meetings There being no further business board Adjourned C Attest Norman MLeod Clerk Approved Jos Fletcher President of Board Livermore Sep 3rd. 1895 Regular Meeting Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P.M. President Fletcher presiding. All members of board being present. Minutes of meetings Aug 6th and 17 read and approved as read Monthly report of Marshal & Clerk read and ordered placed on file Ordinance Committee were granted further time in matter of remodeling Liquor Ordinance. Street Committee reported having taken no action in reference to putting in a Hydrant near the rail road tank The Ordinance Committee reported favorable on the applications of James Olsen, F. Fadie Fred Malley Nick Smith, Frank Grassi Joseph Damas Chas Raboli Adolph Grisel Joseph John Sweeny, C. Schmidt M. J. Moller C John Twisselman MLeod and Sangmaster Max Merlin W. A. Thomas Maico Bonetti Henry Gardemeyer M. Hupers, Wendell Jordan Alex Macchia & Thomas Owens for a liquor License Following Bills were examined and approved by Finance Committee allowed by the Board and Warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts. No 36 D. F. Bernal Light Etc # 172.00' " 37 D. J. Murphy. Stamps Etc 6.15' " 38 J. H. Taylor Fees 6.00' " 39 Livermore Fire Dept. 150.00' " 40 G. V. Taylor Salary Etc 85.00' " 41 P. L. Meyers Gas. 15.20' " 42 A. G Beazel 24.00' " 43 John Aylward 47.00' " 44 Pat Coughlan 70.00' C " 45 Norman MLeod 25.00' On Motion the remodeled Bonds of # 600 30 Treasurer and Clerk were approved and accepted by the board. The Clerk reported the Assessment Roll for 1895-6 as being completed and ready for Equalization The Ordinance Committee reported the draft of an Ordinance Fixing the meetings of the board as a board of Equalization on the 25, 26 and 27th days of Sep 1895 at the Assessors office. On Motion the Ordinance was numbered 92 and ____ and passed to print by the following Vote Ayes Fletcher, Beck Mitchel Sellers & Fiedler Venders License No 788 issued to N. Ratti and Delucchi were on Motion rebated The Health Officer reported that he had service notices on the Chinese located at the lower end of First street to abate nuicenses in the way of Cess Pools Etc and that they had neglected to do so It was ascertained from the Marshal that the trouble was caused by leaks in the water mains the matter was referred to the Marshal Clerk reported he had notified Arthur Rogers opf S. F. agent of Estate of A. Montgomery, of the action of the board in condemning the Theatre. On Motion of Trustee Mitchel seconded by Trustee Fiedler Offered the following Resolution Viz Resolved that the Applications of J. Olsin, F. Fadie Nick Smith, Fred Malley, Frank Grassi J. Damas, C Raboli A. Grisel J. Sweeny C. Schmidt. C M. J. Moller J. Twisselman MLeod & Sangmaster Max Borlin W. A. Thomas M. Bonetti H. Gardemeyer M. Hupers W. JOrdan. A. Macchia & T. Owens for a retail Liquor License to sell Liquors in the several building located and particularly described in their several applications now on file in the office of the Town Clerk are hereby granted and the Marshal is hereby instructed to issue Licenses in accordance with this resolution. Passed by the following Vote. Ayes Fletcher, Sellers Fiedler Beck & Mitchel Noes None W. W. Wynn appeared before the board and complained of the number of dogs running at large the nuisance they created and the necessity of some action by the board in the matter Messrs N. D Dutcher A. Bertorios W. W. Brown, and H. C Reimers each made lengthy and forcible remarks on the subject. The Board took no action in the matter but promised to see what could be done. Mr. appeared before the board showed samples and gave prices on Fire Hose Mr Dutcher also proposed to show samples and give prices on any Kind of Hose decided by the Company Board The Board decided that about 200 feet of Hose would be required by the Fire Department and and On Motion the Fire & Water Committee was instructed to purchase not to exceed 200 feet of Fire Hose Matter of length of time Gas Lights should burn and on what nights was brought up and discussed but no definite action taken Board Adjourned C Attest Norman MLeod Clerk approved Jos Fletcher President Board of Town Trustees Livermore Sep 23rd 1895 Special Meeting Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P. M. President Fletcher in the chair All members of the board being present Chairman Fletcher stated object of meeting as being to to take action with reference to a consignment of Fire Hose from a San Francisco firm and any other business that may come before the board. The Fire & Water Committee reported that they had taken the consignment of hose from the depot and tried them at the Fire of the 22nd they considered the hose good and reported in favor of purchasing same Also 50 feet of hose from N. D. Dutcher On Motion it was ordered that the 200 feet of hose on consignment from the Gutta Percha & Rubber Mf Co of S. F. and the 50 feet from N. D. Dutcher be purchased and that the Clerk be instructed to notify parties concerned and obtain the guarantees as promised. The management of the Fire Department at the Fire on the night of Sep 22, and the condition of the of the Fire Engine at that time provoked a discussion in which Messrs Pitcher Dutcher Aylward and others took part On Motion it was ordered that when the board adjourn they adjourn to Tuesday Eve 24th and that the Chief Engineer be instructed to appear before the board at that time. A Motion to have a competant Engineer from San Francisco to repair the Engines was withdrawn Mr P. Callaghan appeared before the board and requested that the Fire Engines be stationed at the late Fire until all danger had past referred to the C. E. On Motion Fire & Water Committee was instructed to cause the Fire Engines to be repaired at once. Adjourned C Attest Norman MLeod Town Clerk approved Jos Fletcher Pres. Board of Town Trustees. Livermore Sep 24th. 1895 Adjourned Meeting Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P.M. President Fletcher in the Chair. All members of the board being present. Fire & Water Committee reported that the Fire Engine had been tested and found to work well and to be apparently in good condition Reported Hydrant at Cor of First and M St as being disabled Manner in which C. E. Beazel Managed the A. Bros. warehouse fire and question as to wither the Fire Engine was in good order at said fire was discussed C. E. Beazel appeared before the board and explained his management of the fire he claimed that with one or two exceptions fire was handled as well as could be expected he further claimed that Engine was in good order and that fault lay in a lack of water to C supply Engines Citizens Aylward J. H. Dutcher MVicar Etal spoke on the subject. Mr Aylward stated there was a full supply of water and that the trouble lay in Engine, Trustee Fiedler stated only way to determine the question was to test Hydrant and Engine. The Board took no action in matter under discussion On Motion Fire & Water Committee was instructed to cause Hydrant at M. & First sts to be repaired Health officer was instructed to visit and ex- amine sanitary conditions Public School buildings and vaults, On Motion Adjourned C Attest Norman MLeod Clerk approved Jos Fletcher President of Board. Assessors' Office Livermore Cal Sep 25. 1895 Regular Meeting of the Board of Town Trustees as a "Board of Equalization The Board of Town Trustee of the Town of Livermore County of Alameda State of California met as a Board of Equalization pursuant to Sec 18 of the Charter of said Town and to an Ordinance Numbered 92. passed by said board on the 3rd day of September 1895 "Fixing the time and place of meetings of said board as a Board of Equalization at 4 OClock P. M. on the 25th day of Sept. 1895 at the C Assessor Office Now MLeod Block Livermore to hear complaints respecting the valuation of property as fixed by the Town Assessor for the fiscal year 1895.6. Present Trustees Fletcher, Beck & Fiedler. The board set until 6 OClock P. M. and no person ap- peared to make complaint as to assessment of property and no such complaint was made or filed before said Board on this day. Adjourned to 4 OClock P.M. Sep 26th.1895 C Attest Norman MLeod Town Clerk Approved Jos Fletcher President Board of Town Trustees Assessors Office Livermore Sep 26, 1895. Adjourned Meeting Board met as a board of Equalization at 4 OClock P.M. pursuant to adjournment. Present Trustees Fletcher Beck & Sellers. The Board sat until 6 OClock P. M. and no person appeared to make complaint as to assessment of property and no such complaint was made or filed before said board on this day Adjourned to 4 OClock P.M. Sep 27th.1895 C Attest Norman MLeod Town Clerk Approved President Board of Town Trustees Assessors Office. Livermore. Sep 27.1895 Board met as a Board of Equalization at 4 OClock P.M. pursuant to adjournment. Present Trustees Fletcher Fiedler & Beck The Board set until 6 OClock P.M. and no person appeared to ,ake complaint as to assessment of property and no such complaint was made or filed on this day This minutes were read and approved and the board as a board of Equalization adjourned Sine Die C Attest Norman MLeod Clerk Approved Jos Fletcher Pres. Board of Trustees. Livermore Oct. 8th. 1895. Regular Meeting. Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P. M. President Fletcher in the chair. All members of the board being present. Minutes of meetings Sep 3-23-24th read and approved as read. Fire and Water Committee asked for and were granted further time in matter of Fire Hydrant near R. R. Tank Ordinance had no report to make granted further time matter of Liquor Ordinance Following Bills were examined and approved by Finance Committee allowed by the board and Warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts. No 46. John Aylward Water. # 47.00 " 47. George. V. Taylor Salary. Etc 100.75 48. Pat Coughlan " 70.00 49. J. H. Dungan Printing & Pub. 16.50 50. A. G Beazel Salary. Etc 15.00 51. J. H. Taylor Fees 18.00 52. J. H. Dutcher Repairing Ladders Etc 9.75 13012.00 53. D. F. Bernal LightWaterSpk 172.00 54. W. H. Wright. Salary Assessor 100.00 C 55. Norman MLeod Salary 25.00 # 56. Ph. Meyers Gas 15.20. 589 20 Clerk reported total amount of Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 1895-6 as being # 605.807 On Motion it was ordered that the rate per cent of Taxes be fixed at 50 Cents on each # 100.00 of Assessable property within the corporate limits of the Town of Livermore Ordinance Committee presented draft of as Ordinance Fixing rate per cent of Taxes to be levied for the Fiscal year 1895.6 at 50 Cents on each #100.00 of Assessable property within the corporate limits of of the Town of Livermore Ordinance was numbered 93 and passed to print by the following Vote Ayes Fletcher, Mitchel Fiedler Sellers & Beck Noes None A Communication from District Attorney regarding legality of a Dog Tax was read and ordered placed on file. Matter of enforcing Ordinance regulating the Collecting of a Dog Tax was discussed by the board On Motion Marshal was instructed to enforce Ordinance No V "Fixing a tax on dogs and providing for the collection thereof" and Ordinance No IX "Establishing a public pound in the Town of Livermore, and appointing a Poundmaster." On Motion street Committee were instructed to select a site for a Public Pound with full power to act. Health Officer Carson reported that a complaint had been made to him regarding a pile of Pumice C that had been placed near P. H. MVicar Blacksmith Shop No action was taken in the matter. Elizabeth A. Hitchcock, Petitioned that the Public interest & convenience required that certain streets in the C "MLeod Tract" be closed up (Reference is hereby made to Petition now on file, in Office of Town Clerk On Motion it was ordered that the request of Mrs Elizabeth A. Hitchcock be rejected for the reason that the best interests of the Town did not require that the streets named in her petition be closed- Ayes Fletcher, Fiedler, Sellers Mitchel & Beck Noes None Adjourned C Attest Norman MLeod Clerk Approved Jos Fletcher Pres. Board of Town Trustees. Livermore Nov 4th 1895. Regular Meeting. Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P. M. President Fletcher presiding All members of the board being present. Minutes of meeting Oct. 8th read and approved as read. Monthly reports of Marshal and Clerk read and or- dered placed on file Street Committee reported in favor of using Jail Yard as a "Dog Pound" and a Motion to that effect by Trustee Beck seconded by Trustee Fiedler was carried Trustee Mitchel voting No. The Street Committee also reported that they had engaged John Aylward to place a Hydrant near the depot and that the work was in progress also that they had caused three new Culverts to be placed along First St. The Ordinance Com. reported the draft of an Ordinance fixing the time and manner of Collecting the Town Taxes for the fiscal year 1895-6 The Ordinance was numbered 94 and passed to print by the following vote Ayes Fletcher Seller, Beck Fiedler & Mitchel Noes. None The Following Bills were examined and approved by the Finance Com. allowed by the board and Warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts. 57. Pat Coughlin Salary # 70.00 58. George F. Budsworth streets 6.75' 59. Dan A. Smith. Labor " 7.00' C 60. N. MLeod Salary 25.00' 61. John Aylward Water 47.00' 62. J. H. Taylor Fees 12.00' 63. D. F. Bernal 167.00' 64. W. L. Dolan Drayage 6.75' # 65. D. J. Murphy Stamps Etc 4.50 346 00 346.00 66. A. G Beazel Salary Etc # 25.40 - 67. George V. Taylor Salary Etc 91.50 - 68. George Barnes Drayage 7.00 - 69. N. Morney Labor streets 7.00 - 70. Joseph Wilkinson Ex Police 50.00 - 71. P. Mayers Gas 15.20 -542.10 The Board confirmed the following appointment. of the Livermore Fire Department First Asst. A W Fiedler Foreman of Engine George Beck Foreman of the Hose Cart C P. H. MVicar Foreman Hook & Ladder C. W. Bradshaw. A Communication charging Nightwatchman Coughlin with "Disgraceful, disorderly, and felonious conduct" and asking on investigation by the board was received from Rev. P. Powers It was decided that a special meeting be held on Wednesday Evening Nov 6ht for the purpose of investigating the charges, and the sharges Clerk was instructed to notify the following witnesses to appear before the board at that time N. D. Dutcher James OBrian, M. OBrain G. W. Lindy L. J. Van Horn & J D Ryan, Adjourned Attest W. H. Wright Clerk Pro Tem Approved Pres. Board Town Trustees. Livermore Nov 6th. 1895 Special Meeting Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P. M. Chairman Fletcher in the Chair All Members of the board being present Chairman Fletcher stated object of meeting to be the investigation of the charges against Nightwatchman Coughlin and called on the Clerk to read the charges Attorney Thomas Scott appeared for Coughlan and ob- jected to the proceedings of the board on General Principals his objections were overruled. On Motion it was ordered that all witnesses be sworn before testifying. The following named witnesses were sworn Prosecution P. Powers, N. D Dutcher, James O Brain Jr. M. O Brain C George Lindy. L J Van Horn J D Ryan Defense Tom MQuire Martin O Brain Mary Short John Aylward J. Wilkinson S. Sellers G. S Fitzgerald and E Conrad After hearing all the testimony The Board by a unanimous vote refused to sustain the Charges and declared Nightwatchman Coughlan not guilty. Adjourned W. H. Wright Tem Clerk (P.T Approved Pres. Board Trustees. Livermore Dec 2nd. 1895 Regular Meeting. Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P. M. President Fletcher in the Chair. Present Trustees Fletcher Fiedler & Beck Absent Sellers & Mitchel. Minutes of Regular Meeting Nov 4th and Special Meeting Nov 6 read and approved as read Ordinance Committee reported the draft of an Ordinance amending Art (1) of Ordinance No V. Regulating the collection of a dog Tax Street Committee reported the Hydrant ordered by the board as having been placed in position in the Northern Addition near the residence of John Callaghan and ready for use Following Bills were examined and approved by the Finance Committee Allowed by the board and Warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts. # 72. W. E. Bemis Dog Tags 5.00' 73. John Aylward Water 47.00' 74. W. R. Ellis Pub. & Printing 7.75' 75. W. E. Still " " " 23.10' #82 85 Forward # 82.85 76. A. G. Beazel Salary 17.50' 77. Pat Coughlan " 70.00' 78. John Aylwrd Hydrant (John Callaghan) 75.00' 75.002.001.001.00 79. George B. Taylor SalaryMealsStampsLabor 79.00' 80. J. H. Taylor Justice Fees 9.00' 81. D. F. Bernal Water & Light 142.00' 82. Ph Meyers Gas 15.20' C 83. Norman MLeod Salary 25.00' 84. Joseph Wilkinson Ex Police 2.50' 85. Livermore Fire Dept 150.00' 86 Anspacher Bros License Refunded 13.35' # 681 40 Mr Sattler representing Anspacher Bros appeared before the board and asked that # 5.35 of Hay Storage License No 848 and whole of Hay Storage License No 942 be refunded on account Hay Warehouse being burned. On Motion request was granted and Warrant ordered drawn for the Amount favor A. Bros Draft of the Ordinance Amending Art 1 of Ordinance No V was Numbered 96 and passed to print by the following Vote Ayes Beck Fiedler & Fletcher. Noes None On Motion Licenses No's 851 and 900 were rebated. There being no further business board Adjourned C Attest. Norman MLeod Town Clerk Approved President Board of Town Trustees.