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Livermore Jan 6th.1896
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 Regular Meeting Dec 2nd read and
approved as read.
Monthly reports of Clerk and Marshal read and ordered
placed on file. Clerks report showed a balance of
# 3060.93 on hand
Street Committee asked for and was granted further time
in matter of placing a Dog Pound in the Jail Yard.
Ordinance & Fire Committee had no reports to make.
Following Bills were examined and approved by the
finance Committee Allowed by the board and Warrants
ordered drawn for the several amounts.
87. Pat Coughlan Salary # 70.00'
88. Theo Gomes Assignes of Ph Meyer Gas 15.20'
89. Gutta Pucha & Rubber Mfg' Co Hose 15.00'
90. Horton & Kennedy Lumber Etc 37.24'
91. D. F. Bernal Light Etc 142.00'
92. F. A. Sehradu Sundries 2.65'
93. J. H. Taylor Fees 3.00'
94 John Aylward Water 50.00'
95 A. G Beazel Salary Steward 15.00'
75.00.7575
96. George B. Taylor SalaryMealsStamps 76.50'
97. W. Dolan Drayage. 3.50'
98 N. D. Dutcher Fire Hose 32.50'
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99 N. MLeod Salary 25.00'
100. George Beck & Co. 2.40'
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Trustee Beck seconded by Trustee Sellers offered the
following "Resolution of Intention Viz:-
Resolved that it is the intention
of the board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore, to order
the following street work done in said town. Viz:
That "L" Street in the Town of Livermore be graded
from First st. to the Southerly boundary line of said town.
The Clerk of the board is hereby directed to post conspicuously
for Five (5) days Notice of this Resolution and also to insert
a copy of said Notice in the Livermore Echo and Livermore Herald
being the papers designated by the board for said publication
This Resolution of Intention was numbered (1) and passed by the
following Vote
Ayes Beck Sellers, Fletcher, Mitchel & Fiedler
Noes None.
Trustee Beck seconded by Trustee Mitchel offered the
following Resolution of Intention Viz:-
Resolved that
it is the Intention of the board of Trustees of the
Town of Livermore to order the following Street work
done in said Town Viz:-
That College Avenue in
the Town of Livermore be graded from a point
opposite the North West corner of a lot Known as the
"Livermore College Lot" property of J.D Smith, Westerly
and Southerly to the North bank of the Arroyo Mocho.
The Clerk of the board is hereby directed to post conspic-
uously for Five (5) days notice of this resolution
and also to insert a copy of said Notice in the Livermore
Echo land Livermore Herald being the papers designated by
the board for said publication
This Resolution of Intention was numbered Two (2) and passed to
print by the following Vote.
Ayes Beck Mitchel, Fiedler Sellers & Fletcher
Noes-None
Trustee Beck seconded by Trustee Fiedler offered the
following Resolution Viz:-
of the board Resolved it is the intention
of Trustees of the Town of Livermore to order the
following Street work done in said town Viz:-
That Redwood Curbing be
laid on the following named Streets.
"J" St. from First st. to 2nd St.
"K" " " " " " " "
"L" " " " " " " "
"M" " " " " " " "
The Clerk of the board is hereby directed to post
conspicuously for (5) days notice of this resolution and
also to insert a copy of said Notice in the Livermore Echo
and Livermore Herald being the papers designated by the
board for said publication This Resolution of Intention was numbered
(3)
and passed to print by the following Vote Ayes Beck, Fiedler
Sellers Mitchel Fletcher Noes - None.
Mr Pitcher appeared before the board and asked that a light
of some Kind be place in the neighborhood of 5th and L
St. stating that it was very dark at this point and
that a light was a neccessity.
On Motion of Mitchel seconded by Beck it was ordered
that the request of Mr Pitcher be granted and that a
Gas Light be place of Cor of "L" and 4th St.
Mr Malley appeared before the board and introduced a
Mr Lamb who enlightened the board regarding Artificial
Stone sidewalks the subject was discussed at length all
members of the board taking part.
Trustee Beck seconded by Trustee Mitchel offered the fol-
lowing Resolution of Intention Viz-
Resolved that it is the intention of
the board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore to order
the following Street work done Viz:-
That Artificial Stone
side walks be laid on first St. in the Town of Livermore
from Lizzie St. to "M" St. (except that portion of said
Street where Artificial Stone Sidewalks are now laid.
The Clerk of the board is hereby directed to post conspec-
uously for (5) days notice of this resolution, and also to
insert a copy of said notice, in the Livermore Echo and
Livermore Herald" being the newspapers designated for said
publication by the board.
This Resolution of intention was numbered (4) and passed
to print by the following Vote.
Ayes Beck Mitchel, Sellers, Fiedler
Noes. Fletcher
Bond of Joseph Wilkinson accompanying his
application for a liquor license was approved and
his application referred to the Ordinance Committee.
Adjourned
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N. MLeod Clerk
Attest.
Approved
President of Board Town Trustees
Livermore Cal. Jan 16th.1896
Called Meeting
Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P. M.
President Fletcher presiding All members of the board being
present.
President Fletcher stated object of meeting as being to
hear any objections that may be filed or made against
Resolutions of Intentions. No's 1.2.3.& 4 passed by the board
at their regular meeting Jan 6-96.
To carry out the intentions of the board as expressed in
said Resolutions and any other business that might come
before the board.
No objections were filed on made against above mentioned
Resolution's of Intentions.
Trustee Mitchel seconded by Trustee Fiedler
offerred 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 Viz:-
in the Town of Livermore be That "L" St.
Graded from First St. to the
Southerly boundary line of said town The Clerk of the
board is hereby directed to post conspicuously for (5) days
notice of this resolution and inviting sealed proposals or bids
on said work. He is also directed to insert a copy of
said Notice in the Livermore Echo and Livermore Herald being the
newspapers designated by the board for said - publication
This Resolution was No'd 1 and passed to print by the
following Vote Ayes Mitchel Fiedler, Beck Sellers & Fletcher
Noes None
Trustee Mitchel seconded by Trustee Sellers offered
the following Resolution "Ordering Street Work" Viz:
Resolved the board of Trustees
of the Town of Livermore order the following Street work
to be done Viz. That College Avenue be graded
form a point opposite the N. W. corner of a lot Known
as the Livermore College Lot" property of J. D Smith.
Westerly and Southerly, to the back of the Arroyo Mocho.
The Clerk of the board is hereby directed to post conspic-
uously for (5) days notice of this resolution and inviting
sealed proposals of bids on said work He is also directed
to insert a copy of said Notice in the Livermore Echo and
Livermore Herald" being the papers designated by the board for
said publication This Resolution was numbered (2) and
passed to pri8nt by the following Vote
Ayes. Mitchel Sellers. Beck. Fiedler & Fletcher
Noes None
Trustee Mitchel seconded by Trustee Fiedler offered
the following "Resolution Ordering Street Work" in the Town of
Livermore, Viz That Redwood Curbing be laid on the
following named streets:-
"J" street form First St. to second Street.
"K" " " " " " " "
"L" " " " " " " "
"M" " " " " " " "
Said curbing to be laid and completed on or before the 15th
day of April 1896 being (90) days from date of this
resolution The Clerk of the board is hereby directed
to post conspicuously for (5) days notice of this resolu-
tion and also insert a copy of said resolution Notice
in the Livermore Echo and Livermore Herald being the papers
designated by the board for said publication
This Resolution was numbered (3) and passed to print
by the following Vote
Ayes Mitchel, Fiedler, Sellers, Beck & Fletcher
Noes None
Trustee Mitchel seconded by Trustee Beck
offered the following Resolution Ordering Street work in
the Town of Livermore. Viz:-
Resolved the board of Trustees of
the Town of Livermore order the following street work
to be done Viz:-
That Artificial Stone sidewalk be
laid on First Street in the Town of Livermore
from Lizzie St to "M" Street except that portion of
said street where Artificial stone sidewalks are now
laid. Said Sidewalks to be laid and completed on
or before the 15th day of April 1896 being (90) days
from date of this resolution He is also directed to
insert a copy of said Notice in the Livermore Echo
and Livermore Herald being the papers designated by the
board for said publication
This Resolution was numbered (4) and passed to
print by the following Vote.
Ayes Mitchel, Beck, Fiedler Sellers
Noes None
Ordinance Committee reported favorable on the
application of Joseph Wilkinson for a Liquor License
Trustee Fiedler seconded by Trustee Sellers offered
the following Resolution Viz:-
Resolved that the application of
Joseph Wilkinson for a 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
is hereby granted and his applicati the Marshal is hereby instruct-
ed to issue a License in accordance with this resolution
Passed by the following Vote
Ayes Fiedler Sellers Beck Mitchel & Fletcher
Noes None
Clerk was instructed to notify owners of the Farmers
Union Theatre that the request of the board that a second
exit be placed in the Theatre had not as yet been
complyed with. The question of advisability of laying Stone
sidewalk crossings instead of wood was discussed and street
committee instructed to procure price of stone for that
purpose Adjourned
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Attest Norman MLeod Clerk
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Approved
Pres. Board Town Trustees
Livermore Jan 24-1896
Called Meeting.
Meeting called to order at 8 OClock
President Fletcher in the Chair Absent Trustee Mitchel
President Fletcher stated object of Meeting as being to
receive bids or proposals for the Grading of "L" Street and
College Ave as per Resolution of board ordering the work
& Notice of Resolution calling for bids on proposals
Proposals to do the work according to the Plans & Specifications
and to the entire satisfaction of the board of Town Trustees
was received as follows.
John Beck "L" Street For #120.00}
College Avenue 85.00}
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David MDonald "L" St. 90.00}
College Avenue 70.00}
On Motion of Trustee Fiedler seconded by Trustee Sellers
it was ordered that the contract to Grade "L" St and
College Ave According to the specification therefore be awarded
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to David MDonald and the Marshal was instructed to
enter into a contract with the successful bidder.
Communication of R. N. Knapp relating to price of paving
stone was read and ordered placed on file
On Motion it was ordered that D. F Bernal be requested
to cause the Electric Light at 5th and L streets to Swing
over the Center of the street.
Adjourned
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Attest Norman MLeod Clerk
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Approved
President Board of Trustees
Livermore Cal Feby. 3rd 1896
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 Jan 6, 16, 24th read and approved as
read. Reports of Marshal and Clerk were read and ordered
placed on file.
Street Committee reported a Gas Light as having been
placed at the corner of "L" and 4th St. and that it
was entirely satisfactory to the committee
Also that a Dog Pound had been placed in the Fail
Yard and was ready for occupancy and
Also had caused street Crossings to be laid from Livermore
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Hotel Corner across Lizzie St to New MLeod Block and
from Levey Corner across First St. and that Electric Light
had been swung from the center of the Street at 5th and
L St On Motion it was ordered that all Trees
on the line of any sidewalk be trimmed down to a
height not less than 25 ft and up to a height
not less than 8 feet.
Following Bills were examined and approved by the
finance Committee Allowed by the bard and Warrants ordered
drawn for the several amounts.
101 George V. Taylor Salary Etc #77.50 442 10
102 D. F. Bernal Water & Light 142.00
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103 MKown & Mess Stationary 2.80
104 George W. Meyers Labor Etc Streets 16.50
105. D. J. Murphy Stationary 1.85
106. John Aylward Water 50.00
107. J. H. Taylor Fees 12.00
108. A. G. Beazel Salary 15.00
109. Ph Meyers Gas 15.20
110 George Barnes Drayage 14.25
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111 Norman MLeod Salary 25.00
112 P. Coughlin 70.00 442 10
Clerk was instructed to write to the Oakland Bank of Savings
requesting them to have the extention of 4th St. across their
Plot graded and stating that the cost would be about
# 28.00
Ordinance Committee was instructed to draw up draft of
a Liquor Ordinance same as that now in force except that
the clause exacting a Bond be omitted.
A Communication was read from Mr A. Rodgers stating
he had instructed his agent Mr F. R. Fassett to carry on
the wishes of the board in the matter of remodeling the
Farmers Union Theatre Mr Fassett being present explained
his position in the matter at length members of the board
taking part in a discussion that followed. Mr Fassett
agreed to communicate the wishes of the board regarding
a Second exit to the Theatre to Mr Rodgers and to
carry out his orders as instructed
Petition of Frank Nevin Etal asking for a Street
crossing across First St Between "K" and "L" was referred
to the street Committee Trustee Fiedler voting No.
Petition was received from D. A. Smith Etal requesting that
the board order "Lizzie St Curbed from First St to the
southerly boundary line of the Town (providing the Trustees
would cause neccessary Culverts to be put in and raise
the center of the street to a proper grade.
Dr Savage & C. S. Victor signed on the petition explained
its purport to the board.
Trustee Beck seconded y Trustee Fiedler offered
the following Resolution Viz:-
Resolved that it is the inten-
tion of the board of Trustees Town of Livermore to order
the following street done in said town. Viz:-
That Red-
wood Curbing be laid on Lizzie St. in the Town of Livermore
from First St. to the Southerly boundary line of said town except that portion of
said street where Redwood Curbing is now
laid. The Clerk of the board in hereby directed to post conspic-
uously for 5 days Notice of this resolution.
and also to insert a copy of said Notice in the Livermore
Echo and Livermore Herald being the papers designated by the
board for said publication
This Resolution of Intention was numbered (5) and passed
to print by the following Vote.
Ayes Fletcher, Beck, Fiedler, Sellers, and Mitchel.
Noes None.
Clerk was instructed to communicate with the Rail Road
Company regarding the poor condition of their crossings Etc
Adjourned
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Attest Norman MLeod Clerk
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Approved
President Board of Town Trustees
Livermore Feby 10th. 1896
Called Meeting. Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P. M.
president Fletcher in the Chair.
Absent Trustee Mitchel.
President Fletcher stated object of the meeting
as being to receive any objections that may be made
or filed against the Resolutions of Intention No. 5
passed by the board on the 3rd day of Feby 1896.
To carry out the intention of the board as expressed
in said Resolution and any other business that may
come before the board.
Mo objections were made or filed against the above
named Resolutions
Trustee Fiedler seconded by Trustee
Beck offered the following Resolution ordering street
work in the Town of Livermore. Viz
Resolved that the Trustees of the Town of Livermore
order the following street work to be done That Redwood-
Curbing be laid on Lizzie St in the Town of Livermore
from First St to the Southerly boundary line of said town
except where Redwood Curbing is now laid on said street
said Curbing to be laid and completed on or before the
3rd day of May 1896 being (90) days from the date of this
resolution. The Clerk of the board is hereby directed to post
conspicuously for (5) days Notice of this Resolution, and
also insert a copy of said Resolution Notice in the Liver-
more Echo and Livermore Herald being the papers designated
by the board for said publication.
Passed by the following Vote:
Ayes. Fletcher, Mitchel, Beck Fiedler, Sellers
Noes None
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Adjourned Norman MLeod Clerk.
Approved
President Board of Town Trustees
Livermore. Cal. Feby. 24th. 1896.
Called Meeting.
Meeting called to order at 8 OClock
P. M. President Fletcher in the Chair. stated object of
meeting being to receive from the Assessor the Assessment
for the Grading College Ave & "L" St. and to receive any
appeals that may be made on the same.
No Appeals were made or filed on the Assessment as
fixed by the Assessor
On Motion it was ordered that the Grading of
"L" St and College Ave be accepted and the Assessment of the
same as fixed by the Town Assessor be approved.
ON Motion it was ordered that D. F. Berlan be em-
ployed to sprinkle "L" one day at a cost of
# 4.00 Adjourned
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Attest Norman MLeod Town Clerk
Approved
President Board Town Trustees
Livermore March 2nd. 1896
Regular Meeting.
Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P. M.
All members of the board being present.
Minutes of meetings Feby 3rd 10th and 24th read
and approved as read.
Monthly reports of Marshal and Clerk were read and
ordered placed on file.
Street Committee reported that in their oppinion it
was unneccessary to place a Street Crossing on First
between K. and L. as petioned for by Nevin & Etal
Ordinance Committee asked for and were granted further
time in matter of amending Liquor License.
113 John Aylward Water # 50.00
114 Livermore Fire Department Salary 150.00
115 J. H. Taylor Fees 6.00
116 A. G. Beazel Salary 15.00
117 D. F. Bernal Sprinkling "L" St. 6.00
118 Ph Meyers Gas 20.00
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119 D. MDonald Graveling L. St. 57.00
120 W. Donlan Drayage 8.75
121 P. Coughlin Salary 70.00
122 W. E. Still 11.00
123 Theo Gomes Assignee of D. F. Bernal 142.00
124 W. H. Wright Surveying "K" and S. 10.00
75.0018.001.00
125 G. V. Taylor Salary Killing DogsMeals 94.00
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126 N. MLeod 25.00
127 W. Jordan Refund on License (N. Smith) 10.00 675.75
On Motion it was ordered that the
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sum of 10 of License No 935 issued to Nick Smith
be refunded to W. Jordan.
Chairman Fletcher stated that Farmers Union Theatre
would be improved as requested by the board as soon
as the neccessary funds were on hand
On Motion Adjourned
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Attest Norman MLeod Town Clerk
Approved
President Board of Town Trustees.
Livermore April 6th. 1896
Regular Meeting
Meeting called to order at 8 OClock
P. M. All members of the board being present.
Minutes of meeting March2 read and approved
as read.
Monthly report of Marshal and Clerk read and
ordered placed on file.
Street Committee reported on several minor
matters
The following Bills were examined and approved
by Finance Committee allowed by the board
and Warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts.
128 W. R Ellis Printing & Publishing # 6.90
129 W. L. Dolan Draying 13.00
130 Theo Gorner (Assn Meyers Gas) 20.20
152.00
131. A. G. Beazell Salary Ex Labor 17.00
132. W. Harvey Drayage 1.50
133. D. J. Murphy Stationary 1.15
134. D. A. Smith Labor 11.00
135. P. Coughlin Salary 70.00
136. George W. Myers Watchman Fire 2.00
75.001502.002.25
137. George V. Taylor. SalyMealsDogsLabor Etc 80.75
138 J. H. Taylor Fees 9.00
13012
139 D F. Bernal Light Water 142.00
5010
140 John Aylward WaterRep Hydrant 60.00
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141. Norman MLeod Saly 25.00
$ 459.50
On Motion License No 1059 issued to Tom Flanagan
was rebated on account his place of business destroyed
by fire.
On Motion Clerk was instructed to request the
Postal Tel Co to remove their poles from land of
Oakland Bank and to cause them to be placed on the
extention of First & S. streets.
A. Petion was received fro M. F. Mack Etal
asking that the License on resident Auctioneers be re-
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duced from 5.00 a day to 5.00 a quarter and requiring
said Auctioneers to be residents 6 months before receiving
a License The matter was referred to the Ordinance
Committee
The Bond of Chas Donahue accompanying his ap-
plication for a Liquor License was approved and
his application referred to Ordinance Committee.
A petition was received from D. R. Reese and 59 others
requesting the board to submit to the electors; at the
next municipal election the question of Reorganization
A Motion that the prayer of the petitioners be
granted, was lost by the following Vote.
Ayes Beck & Fiedler.
Noes. Mitchel Sellers & Fletcher.
Gret Launeau appeared before the board and stated that
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that he was not able to pay the Laundry License 7.00
and asked for relief. President Fletcher stated that
as several others were paying the License it would
be impossible to comply with the request.
Chief Engineer Beazell appeared before the board
and asked for a nozzle and one Doz' Fire Buckets.
On Motion the Fire & Water Committee was instructed
to purchase the desired Articles.
Matter of creating a Fire District was discussed
at length Action was deferred until next meeting
of the board where the matter would come up in the
form of an Ordinance.
On Motion it was ordered that the President
of the board Joseph Fletcher issue an Election
Proclamation in accordance with Sections 4 & 5
of the Charter calling for the Election of
Five (5) Trustees one (1) Marshal and One (1) Assessor.
Polling places to be for Precinct No 1. at Town Hall
for No 2. at the Old Stevens building Lizzie St next
to Schraders blacksmith shop.
On Motion the board adjourned until Wednesday evening
April 8th.
President Board of Town Trustees.
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Attest Norman MLeod Clerk
Livermore April 8th. 1896
Adjourned Meeting.
Meeting called to order at 8 OClock
P. M. President Fletcher presiding
ON Motion it was ordered the following be declared
the Officers at the Election to be held Monday
11th 1896
Precinct No 1. Judges J. F. Meyers, R. Hunter.
Precinct No 2. " A. G. Beazel W Budsworth,
Precinct No 1. Inspectors H. Gardemeyer, Janis Olsen.
" " 2 C. C. Wilder, G. E. Kennedy
" " 1 Clerks W. Galway, W. Dolan.
" " 2 " E. D. Allen C. E. Beck
" " 1 B " W. P. Thorn Thomas E. Knox
" " 2 " " D. A Smith John Martin
Drafts of Ordinances Establishing & Regulating a
Fire District as presented by the Ordinance Com.
were read for the first time and passed for
a final reading
Clerk was instructed to notify the R. R. Co
to remove their fence enclosing a strip of land
Deeded to the Town of Livermore by the C.P R R Co for street
purposes Dec 1885
Clerk notified the board that the Contract of
Town with Electric Co would expire Apr 27th 1896
G. W. Laugan appeared before the board presenting a pe-
tition containing as stated 74 names requesting the
board to submit to Voters at the coming Munic-
apal election the question of Reorganization
He also quoted the law relating to the powers of
the board in the matter he also spoke in favor of
the Petition as did W. R. Ellis Etal
On Motion it was ordered that the vote taken by
the board at Regular Meeting April 6th rejecting the
Petition requesting the board to submit to the voters
the question of Reorganization be reconsidered.
Chairman Fletcher stated original motion and on a
vote being taken the prayer of the Petitioners was
granted.
Adjourned
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Attest Norman MLeod
Town Clerk
Approved
President board of Town Trustees
Livermore April 17th - 1896
Called Meeting
Meeting called to order at 8 OClock
P. M. President Fletcher presiding All members of the
board being present.
On Motion it was ordered that the Clerk advertise
for bids to Light streets of the Town of Livermore
for a period of (5) years with 12 or more Electric Lights
of 2000 Candle power each to be run operated on a "moon schedule"
Draft of Ordinances Establishing & Regulating a Fire District
was brought up for passage
Clerk read a petition signed by Thomas Scott Etal
requesting the board not to pass the proposed Ordinance creating
a Fire District
Mr Scott made a lengthy argument stating his
reasons why the board should not take action.
Matter was laid over until next regular meeting of the
board Trustee Fiedler seconded by Trustee Sellers offered the following
Resolution Viz. Resolved that the application of Chas Donahue 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
Marshal is hereby instructed to issue a License in accordance
with this resolution
Passed by the following Vote. Ayes Fiedler, Sellers, Mitchel Beck
& Fletcher Noes None
Fire & Water Committee reported inability to procure Leather Fire
Buckets, but could procure a good bucket of Rubber
On Motion Committee was instructed to purchase the
latter named bucket
Mr John Clark appeared before the board seeking in=
formation regarding Licensing of Peddlers from Pleasanton
and other neighboring towns
Adjourned
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Attest. Norman MLeod
Town Clerk
Approved
President board Town Trustees
Livermore April 18 - 1896
Special Meeting Board met at 2 OClock P. M.
president Fletcher presiding All members of the board being
present. President stated object of meeting as being to
decide matter of submitting question of Reorganization
to the voters.
On Motion it was ordered that the question of
Reorganization be made a part of the General Municipal
Election Proclamation and be voted upon at
the Election to be held in and for the Town of Livermore
on the 11th day of May 1896 Adjourned
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Attest Norman MLeod
Town Clerk
Approved.
President Board Town Trustees.
Livermore Cal May 4th.1896
Regular Meeting.
Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P.M.
President Fletcher presiding all members of the board being present
Minutes of meetings April 6, 8, 17, 18 read and approved
as read
Street Committee reported considerable street word as be-
unfinished
Fire & Water Committee reported having purchased Hose Nozzle,
on Doz Fire Buckets Etc for Fire Dept.
Following Bills were examined and approved by the Finance
Committee allowed by the board and Warrants ordered drawn for the
several amounts.
142. Horton & Kennedy Lumber Etc # 48.55
143 Anspacher Bros " " 32.25
144 W. Dolan Drayage. 23.75
145 Ph Meyers Gas 20.20
146 George Barnes Drayage 15.50
147 A. G. Beazel Salary 15.00
13012.00
148 D. F Bernal Light Water 142.00
149 C. H. Spear Recording Deed 2.25
150 John Aylward Water Etc 50.00
151 J. H. Taylor Fees 12.00
152 Pat Coughlin Salary 70.00
75.005.50
153. George V. Taylor SalyMis 80.50
154. J. L. Carron M. D Health Officer 25.00
155. Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co 28.00
156 Gutta Percha & Rubber Co 21.80
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157 Norman MLeod Town Clerk 25.00 .
# 611.80
On Motion the Petition requesting that the Auctioneers
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License be reduced from # 5.00 per day to 5.00 per Quarter and
laid over from the last meeting of the board was rejected
Draft of the Ordinance regulating & Establishing a Fire District
was on Motion laid on the table
On Motion it was ordered that an extention to the first
day of June 1896 be granted to property owners on Resolutions
ordering Street work and Notices dated April 15th and May 3=
On Motion Clerk was instructed to procure neccessary
blanks and Registers for use at Municipal Election May 11-96
Trustees Beck & Fiedler were appointed a committee to see that
Booths were place on position for use at said election.
Communications from the Postal Tel Co and S. P. R. R. Co were
read and ordered placed on file.
On Motion Marshal was instructed to cause Jail to be
whitewashed Locks repaired Etc
Communications from Mr Ph Meyers were read regarding the
letting of contract for lighting Clerk was instructed to
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answer same by first mail Norman MLeod Clerk
Approved
Livermore May 6th. 1896 President of the Board
Special Meeting.
Meeting called to order at 8 OClock
P. M. President Fletcher in the Chair All member of the board
being present. stated object of meeting being to receive
proposals for street lighting as per Advertisement of board
dated April 20th=1896
Bids were received as follows:-
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D. F. Bernal (as per Advertisement) for 9.48 each Light per Month
John Aylward (" " " ) " 8.00 " " " "
On Motion it was ordered that Mr. Aylward be awarded
the contract as per above mentioned advertisement he
being the lowest bidder.
The Clerk was instructed to make out a contract
in accordance with above award Communication from
Mr Meyers was read and placed on file Adjourned
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Attest Norman MLeod
Clerk
Approved
President Board of Town Trustees
Livermore. May. 8th. 1896
Special Meeting.
Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P. M.
All members of board present President Fletcher in the
Chair. Stated object of meeting being to make arrange-
ment to light the streets during the time Mr Aylward
was completing & Placing his electric Plant in operation
To have an understanding with Mr Aylward regarding the
time he desired to have said Plant in operation and
any other business that might come before the board
Mr Bernal was asked wether he would continue to
light the town until such time as Mr Aylward had his
plant complete He stated he would not but reconsidered
and said he would do so for an indefinite time at
the same price as allowed under the old contract.
Matter of their being a time specified was discussed at
length. and
On Motion it was ordered that the proposition
of Mr Bernal to furnish light to the town for an in-
definite time at the same rate as specified in
his late contract be accepted
Mr Laugan appeared before the board on behalf of Mr Bernal
in regard to the contract awarded to Mr Aylward May 6-96
stating that in his opinion that it was invalid, that
the board had no power to let a contract for more
than one year, that the proceedings of the board in
the matter were irregular and read several decissions re-
lating thereto.
Mr Aylward being present addressed the board and stated
that as they had only heard one side of the matter he
be given time in which to get advise and present to the
board the other side. This the board on Motion agreed to do
and adjourned to call of the Chair
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Attest N. MLeod Clerk
Approved
President of board Town Trustees
Livermore. May. 13th. 1896
Regular Meeting.
Pursuant to Section V. of the Charter
of the Town of Livermore the board convened at 8 OClock P. M.
President Fletcher presiding. All members of board being present.
The board proceeded to canvas the returns of the Municipal
election of May 11th. 1896 with the following result.
Vote of Precinct No 1. 152. Precinct No. 2. 134 Total = 286
For Trustees Precinct No 1 George Beck 86. No 2 80 Total 166.
" " " " " A. W. Fiedler 92 " " 87 " 179
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" " " " " J. O. MKown 89 " " 84 " 173
" " " " " J. L. Mitchel 102 " " 94 " 196
" " " " " S. Sellers 106 " " 82 " 105
" " " " " Joseph Fletcher 57 "" 48 " 179
" " " " " H. H. Pitcher 50 " " 50 " 100
" " " " " A. Bistorios 34 " 26 " 60
" " " " " J. D. Ryan 36 " 42 " 78
" Reorganization " " 29 " 30 " 59
Against " " " 71 " 73 " 144
For Marshal " " George V. Taylor 99 " 93 " 192
" " " " William Martin 36 " 33 " 169
" Assessor " " W. H. Wright 103 " 106 " 209
On Motion it was ordered that,
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George Beck A. W. Fiedler, J. O. MKown, J. L. Mitchel and S. Sellers
having received the highest vote for the office of Trustees
George V. Taylor for the office of Marshal and W. H. Wright
for the office of Assessor are hereby declared elected to their
respective offices and the Clerk of this board hereby
instructed to issue Certificates of Election accordingly
to the above named. On Motion it was ordered that
the proposition to Reorganize the Town of Livermore under
the General Laws of the state Governing Municipalities is hereby
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declared to be lost. Adjourned Norman MLeod Clerk
Approved
President Board of Town Trustees
Livermore. May. 24 14th. 1896
Called Meeting.
Meeting called to order at 8.30 OClock
P. M. President Fletcher presiding. All members of the board
being present stated object of meeting being to hear
Mr Aylward in matter of his Electric Light contract.
Mr Aylward being on hand stated from advise he had received
he did not feel justified in entering into a contract for a
period of 5 years and asked that the board take some action
relieving him.
On Motion it was ordered that the action of the board
in awarding the contract to Light the town for a period of
5 years to Mr Aylward be revoked and all bids be rejected.
Mr Aylward be released, and all action of the board in matter
of Electric Light to be recinded
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Attest Adjourned N. MLeod Clerk
Approved
President Board of Town Trustees
Livermore May 18th. 1896
Regular Meeting
Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P. M.
President Fletcher in the Chair. All members of the board present
Minutes of meetings May 4, 6, 8, 13, 14th read and approved
as read.
Monthly reports of Marshal & Clerk and Annual report of
Marshal, Clerk, Treasurer & Chief Engineer was read and ordered
placed on file. Trustee Sellers & Mitchel of the
Finance Committee reported they had examined the books of the
Clerk and Treasurer and found them correct
Following Bells were examined and approved by the fi-
nance Committee allowed by the board and Warrants ordered
drawn for the several amounts.
No 158 J. F. Meyers Election Booths Etc # 5.25
" 159 George V. Taylor Salary 45.00
" 160 D. J. Murphy Stationary 1.75
50.009.002.90
" 161 A. G. Beazel SalaryStewardExtinguishers 61.90
" 162 Pat Coughlin 42.00
" 163 W. E. Still Printing & Publishing 25.30
" 164 William Harvey Drayage 5.00
" 165 D. F. Bernal Light and Water 85.20
" 166 John Aylward Water 30.00
" 167 Ph Meyers Gas 12.00
" 168 George Beck & Co 7.95
" 169 Frank Jordan Regester 11.00
C64.002.50
" 170 Norman MLeod Election BoardReset of Stevens House 66.50
15.001.00
" 171 " " Salary Telephone 16.00
414.85
Ph Meyers requested that he be granted a franchise to place
Electric & Incandescent light Poles upon the streets On Motion the matter
was laid on the table
On Motion it was ordered that License No 1069 issued to
Gret Laurrian be rebated the Marshal having represented that
he was doing no business and that it was impossible for him
to collect same. No further business appeared before the board and
On Motion of Trustee Feidler a vote of thanks was tendered
to Chairman Fletcher for the able manner in which he had
presided over the meetings of the board and for courtesies shown
to its members.
Chairman Fletcher made a few remarks regarding the financial
condition of the town and the good showing made by the
board he also thanked the members of the board for the attention
and courtesies shown him as Chairman
These minutes being read and approved board Adjourned
Sine Die.
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Attest Norman MLeod Town Clerk
Approved
President Board Town Trustees
Livermore May 18th. 1896 9.OClock P. M.
Immediately upon the adjournment of the
retiring board Trustees elect George Beck, S. Sellers,
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J. L. Mitchel, A. W. Fiedler and J. O. MKown came forward pre-
sented their certificates of election were sworn in by the
Clerk and took their seats
They were called to order at 9. OClock P. M. and proceeded to
organize with the election of Trustee Mitchel as temporary
Chairman. The election of Regular officers being in order.
George Beck was unanimously elected Chairman of the board
Chairman Beck announced the first business before the board would
be the election of a Clerk
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Applications were received from N. MLeod & F. A. Anthony
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on a ballot being taken N. MLeod was declared elected
The Gomes was declared Treasurer by acclamation
For the position of Nightwatchman there were two applicants
Thomas Flanagan & Pat Coughlin
Pat Coughlin was elected by a Vote of 5 to 0
On Motion board Adjourned
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Attest Norman MLeod Clerk
Approved .
President of Board Town Trustees
Livermore. June. 1st 1896
Regular Meeting
Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P. M.
All members of the board being present. President Beck
presiding. Minutes of meeting May 18- 1896 read and ap-
proved as read
Monthly reports of Marshal and Clerk read and ordered
placed on file.
Chairman Beck announced the following Committees for
the ensueing year
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Finance. Fiedler MKown, Mitchel
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Streets. Sellers Mitchel MKown
Fire and Water. Mitchel Fiedler Sellers
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Ordinance. MKown Fiedler, Sellers
Following Bills were examined and approved by the fi-
nace committee allowed by the board and warrants ordered
drawn for the several amounts. .
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No 1. Norman MLeod Salary $ 10.00
" 2. John Aylward Water 20.00
" 3. A. G Beazel Salary. 6.00
" 4. Livermore Fire Dept. 150.00
" 5. Pat Couglan Salary. 28.00
" 6. Ph. Meyers Gas 8.20
" 7. D. F. Bernal Light & Water 63.80
" 8. W. R Ellis 32.20
30.007.0050
" 9. G. V. Taylor SalyLaborMeals 37.50
$ 355.70
Chairman announced that the election of a Chief Engineer
was in order.
Clerk stated there were no applications on the table.
On Motion P. H. Vicars was placed in nomination
and there being no opposition was by a unanimous vote of
the board appointed to the position of Chief Engineer.
The Bonds of Theo Gomes as Treasurer were referred
back for Correction.
On Motion it was ordered that the bond of G. V. Taylor
as Marshal be approved
On Motion Matter of graveling First St. between "L"
and M. st. was referred to the street committee.
Chairman of street Committee reported necessity of street
crossing across "L" st at First and stated the Knox & Crepo
proposed to put in a cement Crossing at this point for
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the sum of 50.00 and that Frank Grassi & Mrs Bardillini
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agreed to donate 10.00 of said amount providing the
board would put such a crossing in.
On Matter was referred to the street committee with
power to act.
Adjourned
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Attest Norman MLeod Clerk
Approved .
President of Board Town Trustees
Livermore June 19th. 1896
Special Meeting.
Meeting called to order at 8 OClock
P. M. President Beck in the Chair.
Trustees Fiedler & Sellers Absent.
President Beck stated object of meeting as being to
act upon the application of Max Berlin for a Liquor
License & any other business that may come before the board
The Bond of Max Berlin with Fred Malley & C Schmidt
as sureties accompanied by his application for
Liquor License was approved and his application re-
ferred to the Ordinance Committee.
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Mr MDonald contractor for the grading of "L" St and
College Avenue reported that of the assessment there re-
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maned uncollected 62.65 and that he had used all means
in his power to collect the same and desired that the board
Should take some action in the matter to relieve him
On Motion it was ordered that a Warrant be
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drawn for 62.65 in for of Mr MDonald and matter
the delinquent street assessment be turned over to the
Marshal for his collection
Matter of revising Liquor Ordinance was referred to
the Ordinance Committee.
Adjourned
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Norman MLeod Clerk
Approved
President Board Town Trustees.
Livermore. July 6th. 1896
Regular Meeting
Meeting called to order at 8 OClock
P. M. President Beck presiding There being no quorum board
adjourned to Wednesday 8th. 1896
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Attest N. MLeod Clerk
Approved
President Board Town Trustees
Livermore July 8th. 1896
Adjourned Meeting.
Meeting called to order at
8 OClock P. M. President Beck in the Chair.
All members of the board being present.
Minutes of Meetings June 1st and 19th read and
approved as read.
Street Committee reported a Culvert crossing across "L" St
at First St.
Matter of placing a new crossing at First and L Sts
was referred to street Committee
On Motion Clerk was instructed to write the
R. R. Co regarding poor condition of their
crossings
Marshal reported refusal of Gas Co Light the
Gas Jets at First & K St when the street at that
point were being Repaired & in darkness
Matter was referred to the Fire and Water Co with
instructions to investigate and report as to the terms
of the contract if any existing with the town
Ordinance Committee reported the draft of an Ordinance
Prohibition the riding of Bycicles, Tricicles and
Velosapeds on the sidewalks of the Town of Livermore.
Draft was read for First time and passed
for a final reading.
Matter of appointment of a Health Officer being in
order Clerk announced that Dr Warner had withdrawn his name
for the office. Board proceeded to ballot Drs Bellamy
and Beukers being candidates with following result.
Dr Bellamy. 4, Dr Beukers 1, and On Motion it was
ordered that Dr Bellamy be declared elected
Following Bills ere examined and approved
by Finance Committee allowed by the board and
Warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts.
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No 10. David MDonald Balance Grading "L" St. and College Ave #62.65
75.005.002.002.50
" 11 George L. Taylor. SalyJailLaborMeals 84.50
" 12 J. H. Taylor Fees 18.00
" 13. Burt Dutcher Culvert & Labor K St. 30.50
1301230
" 14 D. F. Bernal Light Water Spk 172.00
" 15 John Aylward Water 50.00
" 16 A. G. Beazel Salary 15.00
" 17 William Budsworth Labor 14.00
" 18 Pat Coughlan Saly 70.00
" 19 H. C. Reimers Labor 1.50
" 20. Ph. Meyers Gas 20.20
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" 21 N. MLeod (Asingnee W. Dolan.) 12.50
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" 22 N. MLeod Salary. 25.00
# 575.85
On Motion it was ordered that the
Town Assessor proceed and make an Assessment of
the Real and personal property of the Town of Livermore
for the fiscal year 1896-7.
he was also instructed to procure neccessary books and
blanks for same.
On Motion Finance Committee were instructed to
see what an Attorney could be hired for by the
year and report.
Fire and Water Committee were instructed to
investigate present conditions of Farmers Union Theater
as regards its safety in case of Fire.
Town Marshal was instructed to notify Town Steward
to Keep Town Hall in better order.
On Motion Fence of Jail Yard and in Front of Town
Hall was ordered painted and Jail Yard cleaned
up to be under the supervision of Finance Committee.
Ordinance Committee reported favorable on application of M. Berlin
Liquor License
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Trustee Mitchel seconded by Trustee MKown offered the
following Resolution Viz Resolved that the application of
Max Berlin, for a Retail Liquor License to sell Liquor in that
certain premises located and particularly described in his appli-
cation now on file in the office of the Town Clerk is hereby
granted and the Marshal is instructed to issue a license in
accordance with this resolution
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Passed by the following Vote Ayes Mitchel Sellers MKown
Fiedler & Beck.
Bond of Herman Bargemann accompanying his application
for a Liquor License was approved and his application
referred to the Ordinance Committee
License No 1155 issued to Thomas Owens was on Motion re-
bated
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Attest Adjourned Norman MLeod Clerk
Approved .
President of Board Town Trustees
Livermore. Aug 3rd. 1896.
Regular Meeting
Meeting called to order at 8 OClock
P. M. President Beck presiding
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Absent Trustees MKown and Fiedler.
Minutes of meetings of July 6th and 8th read and
approved as read.
Reports of Marshal and Clerk read and ordered placed on
file Health Officer reported necessity of several vaults
in town being cleaned and asked for information
regarding his powers and the law in the matter.
also reccommended an Ordinance compelling the building
of all vaults of Cement and a plan for excavating same
On Motion it was ordered that someone owning an
excavator, be notified of the work necessary to be
done and the Clerk notified to communicate with
C. H. King of San Jose regarding the same.
Clerk read a letter form R. R. Co stating they
world comply with the wish of the board in matter
of Rail Road Crossings.
Reports of Committees were laid over
Following Bills were examined and approved by
Finance Committee. Allowed by the board and Warrants
ordered drawn for the several amounts
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23 Knox and Crepo. Crossing First & "L" St. $ 50.00
24 A. G. Beazell Salary Steward Etc 16.10
25 John Aylward Water 50.00
26 J. H. Taylor Fees 18.00
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27 D. F. Bernal Water & Light and Splk 172.00
28 Ph Meyers Gas 20.20
29 George Barnes Drayage 5.00
30 Home Mutual Ins Co Insurance 20.00
31 W. Harvey Drayage 8.00
32 P. Coughlan Salary 70.00
33 Geo. V. Taylor " Etc 77.00
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34 N. MLeod ________________________________________25.00
____________________________ $ 531.30
Note Bill of Farmers Union Theatre laid over
Draft of an Ordinance "Prohibiting the riding of Bicycles
Tricycles & Velocipedes on the sidewalks of the Town of Livermore
was read the second time. Numbered 96 and passed to
print by the following Vote.
Ayes Beck Mitchel & Sutter Noes None
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Absent Feidler & MKown.
Ordinance Committee reported favorable on the application of
H. Bargemann for a Liquor License.
Trustee Mitchel seconded by Sellers offered the
following Resolution Viz.
Resolved that application of Herman Bargemann For a 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 Beck, Mitchel, Sellers, Noes None.
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On Motion Bond of Town Clerk MLeod in # 2000.00
with C. S. Victor & C. Schmidt as sureties was ap-
proved
The Complaint of N. D. Dutcher regarding trees being
in sidewalk fronting property of M Duran was referred
to street Committee.
At request of Town Marshal Taylor he was on
Motion granted a leave of Absence for a period of
two weeks during month of August
Adjourned
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Attest Norman MLeod Clerk
Approved .
President Board Town Trustees
Livermore Aug 17, 1896
Special Meeting.
Meeting called to order at
8 O Clock P. M. President Beck presiding.
All members of the board being present
President stated object of meeting as being
to take some action in the matter of Sprinkling "L" St.
It was agreed by all members of the board that
to preserve the street it should be sprinkled its en-
tire length and at once
Mr Bernal being present was requested to
state a price at which he would sprinkle said
"L" st. at by the month.
He stated he would sprinkle the street its entire
length from First st. to the corporation line
South for the sum of # 30.00 per month.
and he further agreed to deduct any days that he did
not sprinkle.
On Motion it was ordered that the offer of
Mr Bernal be accepted and that he be instructed to be-
gin work at once.
Adjourned
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Attest N. MLeod Clerk
Approved .
Pres Board Town Trustees.
Livermore Sep 14 - 1896
Regular Meeting.
Meeting called to order at 8 O Clock
P. M. President Beck in the Chair.
All members of the board being present.
Monthly reports of Officers read and ordered placed on
file. Minutes of Meetings Aug 3, 17 read and approved
as read.
In the matter of complaint of N. D. Dutcher regarding trees
fronting property of M. Duran standing in the sidewalk. Street committee
reported that all
that was necessary was to cause a large limb of one of
the trees that rubbed against the barn of N. D. Dutcher to be removed
No Action taken.
Fire and Water Committee was again instructed to investigate conditions
of Farmers Union Theatre as regards its safety in case of fire.
Matter of painting around Town Hall and Jail Yard
was referred to Marshall
Following Bills were examined and approved by the financial
Committee allowed by the board, and Warrants ordered drawn
for the several amounts. _________________________________
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No 35. Norman MLeod Salary. Etc # 25.25
" 36. William Harvey. Drayage 8.00
" 37. A. G. Beazell Salary. 15.00
" 38. George V. Taylor. Salary Etc 79.00
" 39. Livermore Fire Dept. 150.00
" 40. John Aylward Water 50.00
" 41. J. H. Taylor Fees 6.00
" 42. Ph Meyers Gas 20.20
" 43. Pat Coughlan Salary 70.00
13065.4012.00
" 44. D. F. Bernal. SalyLightSpkWater 207.45
_________________________ # 630.90
On Motion Bill of Farmers Union Theatre was rejected.
Health Officer Bellamy appeared before the board and
asked for information regarding his powers Etc matter
was referred to the Clerk.
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Trustee MKown reported First St. in front of the
warehouses as in bad condition and advised that
it be sprinkled thorougly at this point.
On Motion it was ordered that Mr Bernal be requested
to sprinkle First St at this point using a portion of
the time and water now used on "L" St. to the best
of his judgement Mr Bernal being present agreed
to comply with the wishes of the board.
Clerk reported Assessment Roll for fiscal year 1896-97
as being complete and ready for Equalization
The Ordinance Committee reported the draft of an Or-
dinance Fixing the time and place of the meeting of the
board as a Board of Equalization on the 1st. 2nd and 3rd
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days of October at the Assessors Office New MLeod Block
On Motion Ordinance was numbered 97 and passed to
print by the following Vote
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Ayes Beck, Mitchel, Sellers MKown & Fiedler Noes None
Bond of Theo Gomes as Treasurer was referred back
with instruction that the following corrections be made
that the words "County of Alameda State of California
be inserted in the body of the Bond where omitted.
License No 1218 issued in duplicate was on Motion
rebated.
Street committee reported that the Gas Lights were
lit at very irregular hours
Matter was referred to street Committee to investigate
On Motion it was ordered that the Culvert across
First St. at Rees's Drug store be condemned matter
was referred to the Street Committee with instruc-
tions that the order of the board be carried out.
Matter of neglect of certain parties to comply with
the order of the board regarding the laying of /cement
side Walks & Curbing was discussed at length and
referred to street Committee
Adjourned
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Attest N. MLeod Town Clerk
Approved .
President Board of Town Trustees.
Assessors Office
Livermore Oct. 1st. 1896.
Regular Meeting of the board of Town Trustees as a
board of Equalization.
The board of Trustees 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 97 passed by
said board on the 14th of September 1896. Fixing the
time and place of meetings of said board as a board
of Equalization at 4. O Clock P. M. on the 1st, 2nd,
and 3rd days of Oct. 1896 at the Assessors office
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New MLeod Block Livermore to hear complaints
respecting the valuation of property as fixed by
the Town Assessor for the fiscal year for the fiscal
years 1896.7
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Present Trustees Beck MKwon & Fiedler
Absent " Mitchel and Sellers
The Board sat until 6 O Clock P. M. and no person
appeared to make complaint as the assessment of property. and no
such complaint was made or filed before said board
on this day.
Adjourned to 4 OClock P. M. Oct 2nd 1896.
Attest
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Norman MLeod Town Clerk
approved .
President Board of Town Trustees.
Livermore Oct 2nd. 1896
Assessors Office
Adjourned Meeting
Board met at
4 O Clock P. M. as a board of Equalization pursuent to
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adjournment. Present Trustees Beck. MKown & Fiedler
Absent Mitchel & 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. Oct 3rd. 1896
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Attest, Norman MLeod Clerk
Approved
President of the board of Town Trustees
Assessors Office
Livermore Oct 3rd. 1896
Adjourned Meeting
Board met as a board of
Equalization at 4 O Clock P. M. pursuant to adjournment
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Present Trustees. Beck. MKown & Fiedler.
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 on this day
These minutes were read and approved and the board
as a board of Equalization Adjourned Sine Die.
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Attest Norman MLeod Town Clerk
Approved .
President Board Town Trustees.
Livermore, Oct 12th. 1896
Regular Meeting of the board Oct 3 - being Legal Holliday
Meeting called to order at 8 OClock P. M.
President Beck in the Chair
All members of the board being present.
Minutes of meetings Sep. 7th and 14th read and approved.
as were also minutes of meetings of the board as a board
of Equalization, held Oct 1st. 2nd, & 3rd.
Monthly reports of Marshal and Clerk. read and ordered
placed on file.
Street Committee reported, and asked for and were
granted further time in matter of sidewalks & Curbing.
The Committee on employment of an Attorney were granted further time
The Fire & Water Committee was also granted further
time.
The following Bills were examined and approved
by the Finance Committee allowed by the board and
Warrant s ordered drawn for the several amounts.
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No 45. Pat Coughlin Salary 70.00
46. J. H. Taylor Fees 12.00
47. W. R. Ellis Printing & Pub. 12.55
13012.0062.90
48. D. F. Bernal LightWaterSprinkling 204.90
75.008.002.00
49. George V. Taylor. SalyLaborMeals 85.00
50. William Budsworth. Labor 3.50
51. Ph Meyers Gas 20.20
52. W. Harvey. Drayage 9.00
15004.00
53. A. G. Beazell Saly F. Dept. 19.10
54. Dan Smith. Labor 3.00
55. W. H. Wright. (Assessor) 100.00
56. Livermore Trans Co. 13.00
57. John Aylward. 50.00
58. B. C. Bellamy. Health Officer 12.50
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59. Norman MLeod Salary. 25.00
________________________________# 639.75
Dr S. L. Savage appeared before the board and filed a
pretest against the hauling of gravel through the town with-
out end gates to the wagons. Matter was referred to
the street Committee.
Trustee Sellers reported the Culvert at M. Hupers as
being in bad condition. Also referred to the Street Committee.
On Motion License No 1227 8 Issued to the Farmers Warehouse
Co was rebated on account of fire
Marshal Taylor reported that he had appointed
Dan Smith as a Deputy Marshal to be in the employ
of Anspacher Bros. as a private watchman.
The board on Motion approved the appointment.
The Clerk reported the total amount of the Assessment
for the fiscal year 1896-7 as being #611.162
The Ordinance Committee reported the Draft of as Ordi-
nance fixing the rate per Cent of taxes to be collected
at 50 Cents on each # 100.00 of the Assessed valuation
of real and persona; property within the Town of Livermore
On Motion the Ordinance Was Numbered 98 and passed to
print by the following vote
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Ayes. Beck. MKown Sellers Mitchel Fiedler
Noes None.
Marshal Taylor brought up the matter of the
Stevens Warehouse claiming that the foundation should be
covered with boarding as in its present condition it was
a menace to the town on account of the danger of fire
The Clerk was instructed to notify the Stevens estate
to enclose with boarding the platform and foundations of the
warehouse and take any other neccessary precaution against fire
On Motion it was ordered that a Town Attorney be
employed and that his salary be fixed at # 120.00 per year
that his duties be to revise Ordinances and draft new
ones, draw up complaints, and defend and prosecute
all cases of the Town the Justice Court, and give any
legal advise the board may require.
The bond of D. Lafranz with A. G. Beazel & Geo Brunzel
as sureties was approved and the application referred
to the Ordinance Committee.
Adjourned
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Attest Norman MLeod Clerk
Approved .
President Board of Town Trustees.
Livermore. Nov 2nd. 1896
Regular Meeting.
Meeting called to order at 8 OClock
and Adjourned To November 9th.96 there not being a quorum present.
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Attest. N. MLeod Clerk
Approved
Pres. Board of Town Trustees
Livermore Nov 9th. 1896
Adjourned Meeting.
Meeting called to order at
8 O Clock P. M. President Beck in the Chair.
All members of the board being present.
Minutes of meeting Oct 12th read and approved
as read.
Monthly report of Officers read and ordered placed on file.
The Committee on the proposition of a Town Attorney reported
that neither Mr Scott nor Mr Laugan was writing to
accept the position at the proposed salary of # 120.00 per
Month year. No further action was taken in the matter.
The Clerk reported he had written to the heirs of
the Stevens Estate with reference to the condition of their
Warehouse property but had received no reply.
The Following "Bills were examined and approved by
the finance Committee Allowed by the board and Warrants ordered
drawn for the several amounts. ______________________________
No 68 D. F. Bernal Light & Water # 194.15'
61 Ph Meyers Gas 20.20'
62 W. E. Still Printing Etc 15.70'
63 P. Coughlin Salary 70.00'
64 George Barnes 5.50'
65 Livermore Water & Power Co 50.00'
66 A. G. Beazell Salary Steward 15.00'
67 George V. Taylor " 80.50'
69 J. H. Taylor Fees 15.00'
60 W. R. Ellis Printing 12.25'
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70 Norman MLeod Saly __________________________25.00'
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Ordinance Committee reported favorable on the Application
of Detlef Lafranz for a Liquor License
Trustee Mitchel seconded by Trustee Fiedler Offered the
following Resolution Viz:-
Resolved that the application of
Detlef Lafranz 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
be granted and the Marshal is hereby Authorized to issue a
License in accordance with this resolution
Passed by the following Vote
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Ayes Mitchel,l Fiedler, Sellers, MKown & Beck. Noes None.
A proposition to permit Anspacher Bros to run their fence
across "N. St. was discussed and On Motion rejected.
The location of a Culvert on "L" St in the vicinity of
M. Hupers was referred to the street Committee
E. Fried requested that the town take, for use on the streets
the dirt to be taken from his contemplated cellar on first
st. The Matter was referred to the Marshal with per-
mission to use not to exceed One Hundred Loads
On Motion Adjourned
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Attest N. MLeod Clerk
Approved .
Pres. Board Town Trustees.
Livermore Dec 7th. 1896
Regular Meeting.
Meeting called to order at 8 O Clock
President Beck presiding. All members of the board be-
ing present.
The Monthly report of Clerk and Marshal was read
and ordered placed on file
The Health Officer reported that a dead house had
been deposited in the Creek inside the corporate limits
near the residence of A. J. Palmer.
On Motion matter was referred to the Marshal with
power to act.
The Committee on Attorney reported that Mr Laughan
would act as Attorney for the town and take any
neccessary business into all courts except the Supreme
for 180.00 per year and that Mr Scott would act
in the same capacity for # 175.00 but would only take
the business of the Town in the Justice Court.
Following Bills were examined and approved by
the finance Committee Allowed by the board and
Warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts______________________
No 71 Anspacher Bros Supplies $ 13.75
72 George Beck & Co " 22.05
73 A G. Beazel Salary 15.00
74 Pat Coughlin " 70.00
75 D. J. Murphy. Stationary 5.15
76 Livermore Water & Power C. 50.00
77 Livermore Fire Dept. 150.00
78 J. H. Taylor. Fees 12.00
79 Herman Bargemann. Refunded License 8.35
13012
80 D. F. Bernal Light Water 142.00
75.001.506.001.00
81 George V. Taylor SalyMealsLaborstamps 83.50
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82 Norman MLeod 25.00
$ 596 80
Matter of an attorney was taken up and On Motion
Mr Lauglan was appointed Town Attorney to serve dur-
ing the balance of the term of the present Board.
at the rate of 180.00 per year.
In the matter of putting in more Fire Hydrants
and the effectiveness of others now in use Messrs
Bromley, Bernal, & Pitcher furnished information for
for the board. The Matter was On Motion referred
to the Fire & Water Committee to report Dec 14th,
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Chief Eng MVicar appeared before the board and re-
ported necessity of purchasing 200ft of new hose
A proposition to put in several new street crossings
was referred to the street /com. the Com. was also
requested to investigate a by-street leading form First
in the westerly part of town and to report at the
Adjourned meeting
The question of purchasing a quantity of Iron Sewer Pipe
was discussed Mr Sellers read a letter regarding price
Etc. no action taken.
Marshal was instructed to purchase neccessary blanks
for use in the Town Jail
On Motion a rebate of # 8.35 was allowed on License
No 9 issued to Herman Bargeman
Matter of a rebate on the Warehouse License of A Bros
laid over.
A Petition signed by (51) residents, requesting that
Clarence E. Still be permitted to ride a Bicycle on the
sidewalks of the Town of Livermore while delivering the
San Francisco papers to subscribers was read
On Motion the permission was granted that portion
of the town lying between 2nd St. and R-R Ave being
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excepted Trustee MKown being excused from voting
Adjourned to Dec 14th, 1896
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Norman MLeod Town Clerk
Approved .
President of the board.
Livermore. Dec 14.96
Adjourned Meeting
Meeting called to order at
8 O Clock P. M. President Beck in the Chair who stated
object of meeting. All members of the board present.
The Fire & Water Committee recommended additional Fire Hy-
drants to be placed as follows
At Junction of Lizzie St. & Livermore Abe. M. St and College
Avenue Anspacher Bros Lumber yard,. and at 7th and H. st
near the School buildings
In the matter of cost of Hydrants. Committee asked
for and were granted further time
The street Committee reported neccessity of Culverts as
follows on "L" st near Hupers. at R.R. and Livermore
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Avenues at MLeod & First st. and at Lizzie & 2nd st
and recommended that 6 inch Iron stone pipe be used
On Motion it was ordered that Culverts be put
in at the places above named
and that 6 inch Iron Stone pipe be used except at
at Rail Road & Livermore Avenues where 10 inch would
be used.
The Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for
putting above Culverts in
The Street Committee also reported that Mr Knox
offered to put in Cement crossings same as on
"L" st. for 50.00 each
On Motion following crossing were ordered put in
From Washington Hotel to Murphy corner from Murphy
Cor. to A. Bros store across "J" St from Levys Cor to
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MKown & Mess Drug Store and across First St at the
Post Office
In the matter of Farmers Union Theatre it was on Motion
ordered that the improvements already made and the
Alterations promised be accepted and the Marshal
ordered to issue a License to the Managers
Mr Callaghan addressed the board regarding poor condi-
tion of First St opposite his residence
Matter was referred to the Street Committee.
Marshal was instructed to cause a sufficient number
of loads of gravel to be placed on 6th St. to put it
in proper condition.
On Motion it was ordered that all obstructions, fences
Etc standing on any of the sidewalks of the Town of
Livermore be removed and that the Marshal be
instructed to carry out this order of the board.
Marshal was also ordered to cause obstructions
across by Streets leading from first across the
property of Oakland Bank of Savings
The Bond of B. Vallargo with A. Macchia and
F. R Fassett as sureties was accepted and his
application for a liquor License referred to Ordinance
Committee. Adjourned
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N, MLeod Clerk.
Approved
President of the board
Livermore Dec 28th-96
Special Meeting
Meeting called to order at 8 O Clock
P. M. President Beck in the Chair All members of the
board being present.
President stated object of meeting as being to take
action on bids for laying four (4) Culverts
as per advertisement for proposals and notice to contra-
tors passed by the board on the 14th day of Dec. Bids were received as
follows:
from B. W. Dutcher #116.00
" Jacob Waggoner 6 inch pope for 25 Cents per
foot and the 10 inch pipe for 40 Cents per foot
from H. B. Williams 6 inch pipe 24 Cents & the
10 inch pipe 39 Cents
The several bids were discussed at length and On Motion
Contract was awarded to B. D Dutcher at # 116.00
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Messrs MKeaney & Bistorios appeared before the
board with reference to the Order of the board
instructing the Marshal to remove all fences and other
obstructions standing on sidewalks
After considerable discussion board refused to
reconsider its order
Mr Knox stated to the board that there was
a misunderstanding in regard to the price of r which
he offered to lay Cement Crosswalks He stated
his price for a 4 foot C Walk would be # 55.00 and
for a 3 foot walk # 45.00
On Motion Board Adjourned
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Attest Norman MLeod Clerk.
Approved
Pres. Board Town Trustees