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Livermore, Janr. 2 1900
Regular Meeting
Roll call Present Trustees Meyers, Murphy, Victor
Mitchel and Ryan. Absent none.
President Meyers in the Chair.
Records The minutes of the last regular meeting were
read and approved as read.
Reports The reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Justice
were read and ordered placed on file.
Trustee Murphy stated that Mr. Merchant
had finished hauling gravel and that the
Committee were about to purchase some
sewer pipe from N. D. Dutcher.
Bills The following bills were read, examined
by the finance Committee and approved.
112 J. H. Taylor Justice fees 18 00
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113 W Harvey Salary ect. 78 25
114 Pat Coghlan " 70 00
115 Theo Gorner " ect. 26.50
192.75
192 75
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116 W Budworth Salary ect. 17 00
117 Thomas Scott for legal service 25 00
118 W. E. Still Printing 10 24
119 A. L. Henry " 10 28
120 H. P. Hansen Hauling 2 50
121 J. Mayle " 6 75
122 H. Seeband " 4 25
123 J. H. Dutcher, Blacksmithing 4 75
124 Dave McDonald, street work 67 00
125 J. W. Merchant, Gravel hauling 70 81
126 Livermore Gas Light Co. Gas 13 80
425 13
424 13
Trustee Murphy suggested that the Marshal
O. K all bills for street work in the future.
Appl for An application for a liquor license was
License received from Harron Bros. to conduct
a bar in the Livermore Hotel. On motion
the application was granted.
Marshal Harvey stated that M. Hyman
a Jeweler had refused to his license; the
Marshal was instructed to enforce the
Ordinance.
Mr. John Aylward was present, he congratu
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lated the Board upon the effecient manner
in which the affairs of the Town were
conducted during the past year.
Electric Wires Electrian Brand of the Livermore Water
and Power Co. was present and addressed
the Board regarding the wires of his company
Mr. Brand stated that in some Cases it
had been impossible to comply with
the Ordinance regarding the highth
of wires but that their was no danger
to life of limb from their wires as they
had been put up in workman like manner.
In answer to a question by Chief McVicar
Mr. Brand stated that the safety of the
Fire Department had been taken in
Consideration. In case of fires they were willing
at any time to deaden or even cut wires. The wires
leading to the building were perfectly safe, carry
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ing only 100 volts, which however the company
intends to increase to 110 volts, but neither of which
were dangerous. Mr. Aylward thought the wires
possibly dangerous and that the company should
be held responsible. Mr. Brand stated that
laying bare wires secondary wires was not a new
thing, but that they were used in other towns. He
would like to have some expert sent by an
Insurence Company to examine the wires in regard
to safety from fires in order to satisfy the Board.
Mr. Aylward thought that the Insurence Company
experts might possibly report in favor of the
Electric Light Company.
Adjourned Trustee Murphy thought that the Board should
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adjourn to Janr. 10 as on that date Ph. Meyer's
Contract to light the town would expire, and
the Board accordingly adjourned.
Attest
Theo Gorner , Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President Board of Trustees.
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Livermore, Janr 10 1900
Adjourned Meeting.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment
at 8 o'clock P. M.
Roll call Present Trustees Meyers, Murphy, Mitchel
Victor and Ryan. Absent none.
President Meyers in the chair.
A letter was received from Ph. Meyers asking the Board
to grant hi 30 days extension of time for the
complete his electric light contract. Mr. Mathieson
Secretary of the Santa Rose Light Co, stated that
on behalf of Mr. Meyer that most of the material
had arrieved and that the work proceed without
Extension delay. On this showing on motion the extension
granted Meyer asked for was granted and the Clerk instructed
to notify both the surety company at
Baltimore and the agent at San Francisco
of the extension granted.
An application from Thomas and Rose for a
transfer of their Liquor License was read and
on motion the same was granted.
Side walk Attorney F. Allen was present and spoke
J. L. Dungan on behalf of Dr. J. L. Dungan, owner of the old
Bank Building. That his client was at present
in feeble health and unable to superintend the
laying of an artificial stone walk in front of
his property and was under the impression that
he had been singled out to inaugenate the work
while a property owner in the middle of the block
might start the work as well and Dr. Dungan
could do the work in his turn. The Chairman
stated in answer to this objection that the reason
Dr. Dungan was asked to do this work at once
was because the walk had been officially condemned.
Mr. Allen thought his client was being discrimi
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nated against in the matter, which was in conflict
with the Vrooman act and might involve the
Town in litigation. The Board considered the
walk dangerous and denied Mr. Allen's application
for any further extension of time. On motion
The Clerk was instructed to notify all property
owners on the South side of First street between
McLeod and Maple sts. to at once comply with
the Resolution ordering the work done.
Adjourned No further business appearing the Board
adjourned.
Attest
Theo Gorner , Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President Board of Trustees.
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Livermore, Jan. 29, 1900
Called meeting
The Board met pursuant to call.
Roll call Present Trustees Meyers, Murphy, Mitchel
Victor and Ryan . Absent none.
President Meyers in the chair
The president stated that the object of the meeting
was to give attention to the matter of erection Electric
light poles and stringing wire through the incor
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paret limits of the Town and also the looking after
the removing of dead poles.
To remove After some discussion of the existing conditions
Elec. Poles on motion of Trustee Murphy seconded by Trustee
Victor, the Marshal was instructed to notify the
Livermore Water & Power Co. to remove at once
the poles located as follows: one at Anspacher Bros.
Corner, one on the corner First and L streets;
one on the Anthony corner, First and Lizzie streets;
one on First street opposite Horton and Kennedy's
Lumber yard; one on Lizzie street between Fourth
and Fifth; one at the corner of Third and K streets;
two near Schoolhouse on fifth and J. streets
and one on College Avenue opposite Robertson's
Sanitarium. The Marshal was instructed to
the Company to remove any other dead poles
on their lines within the Town limits
Carried by the following vote Ayes Trustee Meyers
Murphy, Mitchel, Victor and Ryan. Noes none.
To stop erecting On motion of Trustee Murphy seconded by Trustee
Poles Victor to notify the Livermore Water & Power
Company to stop erecting their poles and
wires through the incorporated limits of the
Town without official premission.
Carried by the following vote: Ayes Meyers
Murphy, Mitchel, Victor and Ryan. Noes none.
Adjourned No further business appearing, the Board
adjourned.
Attest
Theo Gorner , Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President Board of Town Trustees.
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Livermore, February 1 1900
Called meeting.
The Board met pursuant to call at 8 o'clock P. M.
Roll call Present: Trustees Meyers, Murphy, Mitchel
Victor and Ryan. Absent none.
President Meyers in the chair.
Appl. to The meeting was called for the purpose of
erect poles listening to an application from the Livermore
Water and Power Co. granting them the
priveledge of extending their poles and
wires through the Incorporate Limits
of the Town to Pleasan on their line to
Pleasanton and to hear a report from the
Town Marshal in regard to poles ordered
taken out
The Marshal stated that nine poles had been
taken out of those that had been ordered taken
up.
Mr. Brand stated that a pole on their line
used by the Telephone Co. had been taken up
the rotten part had been taken off and the
pole reset.
Mr. Brand asked the Board to grant the
Livermore Water and Power Company the
priveledge to continue their poles and wires
through the incorporate limits of the town
on their line to Pleasanton.
Trustee Murphy thought the right should
be granted
Should pay President Meyers thought that a resonable
for priveledge sum should be paid for the priveledge
Mr. Brand stated that their wires through
Town on that line were thouroughly insolated
and not dangerous.
Application On Motion of Trustee Mitchel the Company
granted was granted the right of extending their
wires and poles through the incorporate
limits on their line to Pleasanton
by the following Vote; Ayes Murphy
Mitchel, Victor and Ryan.
Noes J. F. Meyers.
Adjourned To further business appearing, the Board
adjourned.
Attest
Theo Gorner , Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President Board of Town Trustees.
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Livermore, Febr. 5 1900
Regular Meeting
The meeting was called to order
at 8 o'clock P. M.
Roll call Present: Trustees Meyers, Murphy, Mitchel
Victor and Ryan - Absent none.
President Meyers in the chair.
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Records The minutes of meeting of meetings of Janr. 2
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10 - 29 and Febr. 3 were read and approved
as read
Reports The reports of the clerk, Marshal, Justice and
Health officer were read and ordered placed
on file.
Petition A petition from Mr. G. W. Laugan and others asking
for an electric light at or near the junction of
Lizzie, Fourth, Fifth and H. street was received
on motion of Trustee Murphy the petition was
laid over until the street lights are completed,
when results can be seen.
Extending Trustee Murphy asked Mr. Duisenberg about
of Main what time he thought the Livermore Water and
Power Co at what time he thought would extend
their Main on K street to seventh. Mr. Duisenberg
stated that he would look into the matter at once.
New Hydrant Chief McVicar reported that the Fire Department
needed did not possess hose enough to reach from
a hydrant in the Northern addition between
L & M streets to the Bustelli Winery, and
he recommended that the same be removed to the
North east corner of N. street
Trustee Mitchel thought it best to have another
Hydrant placed at the corner mentioned and
Trustee Murphy suggested that if the Livermore
Water and Power Co. would extend their main
to N. street he would favor another hydrant.
Trustee Mitchel thought in case the Company
would extend their Main it would be better
to extend move the hydrant now between L. and M.
streets to the Thomas Corner, or put in a new one
at the point, as he thought, that would give the best
protection to property in that vicinity.
The new The Chair inquired of Mr. Blackford of the Livermore
Elec. Light Gas Light Co., when he thought the now electric
plant would be in operation. Mr. Blackford
stated that the engineer would test the plant
next Thursday evening and that the light would
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be in running order by the 10 of this month.
Annual Report The annual report of the Livermore Water and Power
of L. W. P. Co. Co. for the year 1900 was received and on motion
of Trustee Mitchel seconded by Trustee Murphy
refered to a Committee of the whole, which to meet
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on the 10 inst. and endeaver to make a report
Bills The following bills were read examanied by the
finance Committee and approved:
No. 127 J. H. Taylor Justice fees 15 00
128 Wm Harvey Salary 75 00
129 Pat Coghlan " 70 00
130 Theo. Gorner " 25 00
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131 W Budworth Salary & street work 24 00
132 S. Mayle Hauling 4 75
133 H. P. Hansen " 3 50
134 Henry Seeband " 1 75
135 Geo. Barnes street work 20 50
136 John McIver " " 16 00
137 Dave McDonald " " 19 20
138 J. W. Merchant Gravel hauling 22 45
139 A. F. Meyers, Carpenter work 7 00
140 Aylward and sons, Repairs on Engine 9 75
141 Geo. Beck & Co. Supplies 12 35
142 N. D. Dutcher, Sewer pipe 183 27
143 D. A. Smith, street work 19 00
144 Livermore Gas Light Co., Gas 19 50
145 Livermore Water & Power Co. Water in December 44 00
146 Livermore Water & Power Co. Water in January 44 00
636.02 631 02
Closing No further business appearing the Board
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adjourned until Saturday Febr. 10
Attest
Theo Gorner
Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President Board of Town Trustees.
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Livermore, Febr. 10 1900
Adjourned Meeting
The Board met pursuant to adjournment
Roll Call Present: Trustees Murphy, Mitchel and Victr
Absent: Trustees Meyers and Ryan. In the
absence f President Meyers, Trustee Mitchel
acted as chairman.
object of meeting Trustee Mitchel stated that the object of the meeting
was to see what progress was being made with
the new electric Light Co. street light, the
extension of the contract having expired,
and also to receive a report of the Committee
of the whole on the annual report of the Livermore
Water and Power Co.
Ph. Meyer Superintended Blackford of the Livermore
not present Gas Light Co. stated that Mr. Meyer could
not be present, as he had a number of men
at work who required his attention. He stated
that Mr. Meyer did not ask for further time, as
everything was in readiness, save some minor
adjustments.
Further time On motion of Trustee Murphy seconded by Trustee
granted Victor one weeks further time was granted
Mr. Meyer in which to complete his contract
and the clerk was instructed to inform the surety
Company of the fact.
The report of the committee of the whole on
the annual report of the Livermore Water and Power
Co. was on motion laid over until all the members
of the Board could be present.
The chair instructed the Clerk to notify every member
of the Board to present on next Saturday evening
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Feb. 17 without fail and to also inform the Livermore
Water & Power Co. of the action taken.
Closing No further business appearing, the Board adjourned
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until next Saturday Febr. 17
Attest
Theo Gorner Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President Board of Town Trustees .
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Livermore, Feb. 17 1900
Adjourned Meeting
The Board met pursuant to adjournment
Roll Call Present Trustee Meyers, Murphy, Mitchel,
Victor and Ryan absent: none.
President Meyers in the chair.
L.W.&P.Co Mr. Duisenberg of the Livermore Water & Power Co
stated that the president of the company could
not be present, but if the board would grant
them a few days more time, the Company would
be prepared to give any information the Board
might desire. On Motion of Trustee Murphy
Further time seconded by Trustee Mitchel the com[any was
granted granted until next Wednesday to make an
explanatory report.
Poles to be Mr. Blackford of the Gas light Co. reported
soon painted that the electric lights were all in running order
and that the poles would be painted soon.
On motion of Trustee Victor, seconded by Trustee Murphy
the lights were accepted by the following vote.
Ayes. Trustees Meyers, Murphy, Mitchel, Victor and Ryan
Noes - None
Marshal to be The Marshal Clerk was instructed to instruct the Marshal to be present
present at all Board meetings and to also file his report regarding
delinquent taxes at the next regular meeting.
Trustee Murphy stated that a Complaint had
been made by Belos Mungs that boys were
throwing stones on the roof of his paint shop,
stopping up his chimney and committing other
depradations. Some of the accused boys
were present and were given a severe lecture
by President Meyers.
Enforce Trustee Murphy suggested that the Clerk
Ordinances inform the Marshal that he must look into the
matter and strictly inforce the ordinance
covering the Case.
Appl. for On motion of Trustee Murphy seconded by Trustee
Deputies Mitchel, Chairman Meyers was appointed a
Committee of one to interview County Clerk
Jordan and ask him to appoint some deputies
in this section to register voters.
Adjourned On motion the Board adjourned until Wednesday
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Febr 21 1900
Attest
Theo Gorner Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President Board of Town Trustees .
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Livermore, Febr. 21 1900
Adjourned Meeting
An adjourned The Board met pursuant to
adjournment at 8 o'clock P. M.
Roll Call Present: Trustees Meyers, Murphy, Mitchel
Victor & Ryan. Absent None.
President Meyers in the Chair.
Mr. Duisenberg of the Livermore Water and Power
Co. was present and stated that the president
of the Company could not be present.
Value of In answer to Trustee Murphy regarding the
Pipe line value of the companies pipe line, Mr Duisenberg
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stated that the estimated value was # 62000.
and in answer to a question as to the value of
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the whole plant, placed it at $150.000
Report refered On motion of Trustee Murphy seconded by Trustee
to Ord. Com. Victor the report of the Livermore Water and
Power company was refered to the ordinance
Committee to report on the same Monday
evening Febr. 26.
Attorney Laugan was present and spoke in
regards to laws regulating Water rates.
Mr. John W. Clark spoke in regards to the
quality of the water furnished by the Company
Adjourned The Board then adjourned until Monday evening
Febr 26 - 1900
Attest
Theo Gorner
Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President Board of Town Trustees
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Livermore, Febr. 26 - 1900
Adjourned Meeting
The Board met pursuant to adjournment
Roll Call Present Trustees Meyers, Murphy, Mitchel
Victor, Ryan. Absent none.
President Meyers in the chair.
Ordinance The ordinance Committee to whom the report
Com. of the Livermore Water and Power Company
had been refered asked for further time and
on motion was granted until next Wednesday
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evening Febr. 28 to report.
Culverts Trustee Murphy stated that some culverts
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needed were needed on 3 first street, the matter
was refered to the street Committee with
power to act.
Chang of Trustee suggested a change of hydrants at
Hydrant the corner of First and McLeod streets.
The matter was refered to the street committee
License on Mr. Bloom, an agent for a Debenture Asso
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Debenture ciation, was present and stated that he had
been asked to pay a license and that he was
willing to do so, if the town would place
him on such a rating as would require
other agents for similar organizations to
also pay a license. There being no ordinance
to cover such a case, Trustee Murphy suggested
that one be drawn.
Adjourned The Board then adjourned until Wednesday
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evening Febr. 28 1900
Attest
Theo Gorner , Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President Board of Town Trustees
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Livermore, Febr. 28 1900
Adjourned Meeting
The Board met pursuant to adjournment
Roll Call Present Trustees Meyers, Murphy, Mitchel
Victor, Ryan. Absent none.
President Meyers in the chair.
Reports on The ordinance Committee reported Ordinance
Ordinance No 33 governing the Water rates for the coming
No. 33 year and on Motion of Trustee Murphy,
seconded by Trustee Ryan was carried
by the following vote; Ayes : Trustee Meyers,
Murphy, Mitchel, Victor and Ryan.
Noes: None
Further The ordinance Committee asked of further
time time in which to draft an ordinance covering
the Case of Mutual Debenture Co.
License on The question of collecting a license of traveling
Machine agts sewing machine agents was discussed at
length, but no action was taken.
Adjourned On motion the Board then adjourned until
the next regular meeting first Monday in
March.
Attest
Theo Gorner ,
Secty
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President Board of Town Trustees
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Livermore, March 5 1900
Regular Meeting
The Board was called to order at 8 o'clock P. M.
Roll Call Present : Trustees Meyers, Murphy, Mitchel,
Victor and Ryan. Absent none.
President Meyers in the chair.
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Records The minutes of meetings of Febr. 5 - 10 - 21 -
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26 - and 28 - of February were read and
approved as read.
Reports The reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Justice
were read and ordered placed on file.
The street Committee reported that the sewer
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pipe had been received and that work would
be comenced at once.
Bills The following bills were read, examined by
the finance Committee and approved:
No. 147 F H. Taylor, Justice fees 6 00
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148 W Harvey Salary ect. 79 00
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149 W Budworth salary 15 00
150 Pat. Coughlan " 70 00
151 Theo. Gorner " 25 00
152 Livermore Fire Dept. " 150 00
153 H. P. Hansen Hauling 3 50
154 Henry Seeband , " 7 50
155 H. Mathiessen , Blacksmithing 1 50
156 P. H. McVicar , Reps on engine 2 00
157 J. W. Merchant, Gravel hauling 6 50
158 Livermore W. & P. Co. Water 44 00
159 Livermore Gas Light Co. 78 75
Total $ 488 75
Applications An application from D. H. Vaghts to sell Liquor
Liquor License at Retail at the Germania Hotel was read
and on motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded
by Trustee Ryan the petition was granted
by the following vote : Ayes Trustees Meyers
Murphy, Mitchel, Victor and Ryan
Noes none - Absent none.
Petitions A petition was received from the Livermore Bank
and others asking that an electric light be placed
at the corner of eigth and H. streets. After
Roll Call some discussion the matter was refered to the
Committee of the whole to report at some future
meeting.
To erect A petition was received from the Standard Electric
Poles ect Co. , asking the privilege of erecting poles and
suspending wires and other appliances for the
purpose for the purpose of conducting electric
currant for all the purposes to which the same
is or may be adapted. Trustee Murphy
suggested that the Company should agree that
the line be constructed in accordance with the
provisions of our Town Ordinances.
Mr Gould of Standard Electric Co. was present
and explained the manner in which the Company
erected its poles and wire lines, and some of the
Trustees suggested that the Company use surfaced
poles. In reply to an inquiry by the chair, Mr Gould
stated, that the line would be constructed in
the same manner as those now in use in Stockton
and other cities
Refered On Motion the matter was refered to the Ordinance
Committee to report on next Wednesday evening
Petition for A petition was also received from upwards
Reorganization ot 100 qualified voters asking that the question
of reorganizingtion of the town be submitted at
the next municipal election On Motion it
was ordered that the petition be considered
at the next regular meeting.
New Culvert Mr. John O'Leary was present and asked that a culvert
wanted be placed between the Winegar Warehouse and
McVicars shop. The chair explained that from
a financel stand point he thought the Board
would be unable to do anything at the present
time and the matter was on motion refered
to the street committee.
Adjourned On motion the Board then adjourned until
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next Wednesday evening March 7
Attest
Theo Gorner , Town Clerk
Secty
Approved
President Board of Town Trustees
Adjourned Meeting
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Livermore March 7 1900
The Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Roll Call Present Trustees Meyers, Murphy, Mitchel,
Victor and Ryan. Absent None.
President Meyers in the chair.
object of The chairman stated that the object of the meeting
meeting was to hear the report of the Ordinance Committee
on a petitition from the Standard Electric Light
Erecting of Company regarding the erection of poles, main
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Poles taining of wires and the carrying of electric power
through the streets of the town of Livermore for
the term of 23 months.
Franchise On Motion of Trustee Mitchel, seconded by
granted Trustee Murphy the franchise was granted
by the following vote Ayes : Trustees Meyers
Murphy, Mitchel, Vector and Ryan.
Noes - None - Absent none.
Trustee Murphy recomanded the draft of an
ordinance prohibiting the storing of hay
exceding 25 tons within the fire limits of the
town. The matter was refered to the ordinance
Committee.
A Communication was received from Mrs. E. Austin
in which she complained of having been over
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charged by the Livermore Water & Power Company
for water used at he Tamale Parlor.
Chairman Myer stated that the water
consumers should be charged rates as fixed
by the ordinance.
Trustee Murphy thought that people should read
and acquaint themselves with the Water ordinance.
Adjourned No further business appearing, the Board on
motion adjourned
Attest
Theo Gorner
Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President Board of Town Trustees
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Livermore, April 2 1900
Regular Meeting
The meeting was called to
order at 8 o'clock P. M.
Roll call Present : Trustees Meyers, Murphy, Mitchel
Victor and Ryan.
President Meyers in the chair.
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Records The minutes of the meetings of March 5 and 7
were read and approved as read.
Reports The reports of the Clerk, Marshal, Town Justice
officers and Health officers were read and ordered
placed on file.
Ordinance The Ordinance Committee reported Ordinance
No. 34 No. 34 regulating the storage of hay within the established
fire limits of the town in greater quantities than
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25 tons, to go into effect at 12 o'clock M. May 21
1900.
The ordinance was passed by the following
vote : Ayes : Trustees Meyers, Murphy, Mitchel
Victor Ryan. Noes None
Absent none.
Bills The following bills were examined and
approved by the finance Committee, allowed
by the Board and warrants ordered drawn for
the several amounts.
No 160 J. H. Taylor, Justice fees 15 00
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161 W Harvey, Salary 75 00
162 Theo. Gorner , " ect. 28 50
163 Pat Coghlan " 70 00
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164 W Budworth , " 15 00
165 W. E. Still , Printing 14 68
166 A. L. Henry , " 15 16
167 N. D. Dutcher , Culvert pipe 51 10
168 H. P. Hansen , Street cleaning 2 00
169 S. Moyle, " " 3 00
170 B. F. Budworth, Work on Culverts 7 00
171 George Barnes, work on streets 4 00
172 James W. Merchant, Gravel hauling 6 00
173 Livermore Water & Power Co. , Water 44 00
174 Livermore Gas Light Co, Gas 4 65
175 Ph. Meyer, Electric Light 143 85
498 94
The Clerk was instructed to notify the Marshal
to at once collect al uncollected Licenses,
and that he should be present at all meetings
of the Board; also that he should superintend
the erection of the poles of the Standard electric light Co.
Appl. for The application of Joseph Dericks for a Retail
Liquor License Liquor License, to sell Liquor at the north
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east corner of First and L. streets was read
and the application granted by the following
vote : Ayes Trustees Meyers, Murphy, Mitchel,
Victor, Ryan. Noes : None - Absent none.
New Crossing Trustee Murphy stated that a new crossing was
very much needed from Levy's corner to Victor
Harris's store. On motion the street committee
was authorized to have a new cross walk laid
at the point named.
To whitewash Chief McVicar asked that the engine room in the
Engine Room Town Hall be white washed. On motion the matter
was refered to the Fire and Water Committee
with power to act.
Call for On motion the clerk was instructed to issue a
a Caucus call for a caucus, to be held on Saturday evening
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April 7 , to nominate candidates for the coming
election.
{ On motion on Trustee Murphy, the petition for
Date -{ reorganization was made a part of the election
{ proclamation.
Ordinance Ordinance No 35 to establish an election precinct
No 35 in the Town of Livermore was passed by the
Precinct I following vote : Ayes - Meyers, Murphy, Mitchel,
Victor, Ryan ; Noes- none. absent - none.
Supplem. The Clerk was instructed to sent to the County
Register Clerk for the supplemental register.
Adjourned No further business appearing, the Board adjourned,
Attest
Theo Gorner
Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President Board of Town Trustees
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Livermore, May 7 1900
" Regular meeting "
The meeting was called to order
at 8 o'clock P. M.
Roll call Present: Trustees Meyers, Murphy, Mitchel, Victor
Ryan. Absent none. President Meyer in the chair.
Records The minutes of the last meeting were read and
approved as read.
Reports The reports of the Clerk, Marshal, Justice and
Health officer were read and ordered placed on file.
The Fire and Water Com. asked for one week's
further time to have the engine room white washed.
The time was granted
Trustee Murphy reported that the cross walk from
Levy's corner the Victor and Harris' store had
been completed and accepted by the street Com.
Bills The following bills were read, examined by the
Finance Committee and approved :
176 J. H. Taylor , Justice fees 9 00
177 Theo. Gorner , Salary ect. 26 85
178 William Harvey , Salary 75 00
179 Pat Coghlan , Salary 70 00
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180 W Budworth, Salary ect. 16 50
181 S. Moyle , Srteet Cleaning 1 00
182 H. P. Hansen , Hauling 3 50
183 Geo. Beck , supplies 4 10
184 McKown & Mess supplies 1 75
185 Horton & Kennedy, lumber 7 36
186 J H.. Dutcher , Blacksmithing 1 25
187 Thos. E. Knox , Cross Walk 55 00
188 Livermore Water & Power Co, water 44 00
189 Livermore Gas Light Co. gas 3 50
190 Ph. Meyer, Electric Light 139 06
Total 457 87
The Bill of Livermore Water & Power Co. for
water used for street sprinkling purposed
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in the sum of $13 was ordered returned to Company
Bills refused The bills of Drs. Chas Tisdale and Theo. Olmstead
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in the sum of $ 5. each for examining John Johnson
formerly of this town as to his sanity were read and
the clerk on motion instructed to return the same
as the party had been sent from this town to the
County Jail for offence Committed and the
Town Trustees did not consider the town liable for
action taken by the County Officials.
The bill of the Livermore Water & Power Co. for moving
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hydrant in the sum of 6 was ordered returned
for explanation
Asks Ext. Attorney Mr. Thos. Scott appeared on behalf of
of Contract Mr. Ph. Meyer and stated that that Gentleman
on Ele. light had expended a large sum of money in erecting
his Electric Light Plant and that the light was giving
general satisfaction and that Mr. Meyer was willing
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to furnish the lights for $6. each or 5 less than
the present rate, provided the Board would extend
the contract for the term of three chairs years, which
Mr. Scott stated they had a right to do according
to the statues. Mr. Meyer was present and said
that the Trustees of Santa Rosa and other towns
had made contracts for from 3 to 5 years; that
a case had a ' decision ' upholding such action
had been rendered by a court in San Bernardino.
The chair thought it would be better to have
Mr. Scott look into the matter more thoroughly
in order that the Board might be able to vote
intelligently on the question at some future time
Mr. Scott was instructed to look into the matter
and report to the Board at Some future meeting.
Free License On motion of Trustee Murphy Martin Duran was
to Duran granted a free license for the term of one year
The clerk was instructed the to cancel the following
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Cancelation Licenses: " 187 for 2. " 190 for 264 for 3 & " 291 for 2
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and Rebates On motion of Trustee of rebate of $2 was granted
A. Bistorious on his license
Petition P. H. McVicar filed a petition requesting the Board
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MVicar to appoint a committee competent person to make
a survey of his Blacksmith shop premises, as he
claimed he was being charged an excesive rate for
Water.
J. On Motion of Trustee Murphy Mr. John Aylward
Aylward was appointed a committee of one to make the
appointed survey, together with the fire and Water Com.
and report at a meeting 2 weeks from date.
Complaints were made be a number of water
consumers, that excesive rates were charged them for water.
Mr. Meyer of the Gas Light Co thought he was being
overcharged and said he would sink a well
before long. Jos. Damas stated that his rate had
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been raised form $2 to 3, that he had demanded
a meter, but that the company had refused to supply
one. The chair stated that consumers should
only pay the rates fixed by the Ordinance.
Mr. Aylward spoke at length in regard to the treat-
ment consumers are receiving from the Water Co.
He said they were not treating their consumers
fairly. Trustee Murphy claimed that consumers
had a right to claim Meeters from the Water Co.
Mr. Aylward thought that meters should be put
in where consumers demanded them.
Trustee Murphy belived that corporations
should be required to live u[ to the Ordinances.
On motion an order was directed to be drawn in
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favor of the Clerk in the sum of $ 32 to pay
the officers of the coming election.
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Adjourned The Board then adjourned until May 16
Attest
Theo Gorner Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President Board of Town Trustees
Livermore, May 16 - 1900
Adjourned Meeting
The Board met pursuant to adjournment at 8 oclock P. M.
Roll Present Trustees Meyers, Murphy, Mitchel, Victor
Ryan. Absent none. Pres. Meyers in the chair.
Election The Board proceeded to convass the election returns
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Returns for the Municipal Election held Monday May 14 1900
with the following result.
Total number of votes Cast : 326 votes
For Trustee J. F. Meyers received 240 votes
" " D. J. Murphy " 260 "
" " J. L. Mitchel " 267 "
" " C. S. Victor " 261 "
" " D. J. Murphy " 260 "
" " T. E. Knox " 246 "
" " Jos. Fletcher " 1 "
" " L. D. Dutcher " 1 "
" " Theo Gorner " 1 "
" Marshal D. A. Smith " 123 "
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" " W Harvey " 163 "
" " Curtis H. Acker " 25 "
" Assessor W. H. Wright " 195 "
For Reorganization " 183 "
Against " 90 "
The Clerk anounced the result of the canvass
and on motion it was ordered that :
J. F. Meyers, D. J. Murphy, J. L. Mitchel, C. S. Victor
and T. E. Knox having received the highest number
of votes for the office of Trustees
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W Harvey having received the highest number
of votes are hereby declared elected to their respec
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tive offices and the clerk of this Board is hereby
instructed to issue Certificates of Election
to the above named parties.
For Reorganization having received a majority
of votes it was on motion declared carried
also copy of ordinance No 36
Ordinance Ordinance No 36 declaring the result of the election
No. 36 in the matter of reorganization was read and passed by
the following vote : Ayes Meyers, Murphy
Mitchel, Victor, Ryan. Noes none, Absent None.
The Clerk was instructed to have the Ordinance
published at once in the Livermore Herald.
Adjourned The Board then adjourned until May 21 - 1900
Attest
Theo Gorner Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President Board of Town Trustees
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Livermore , May 21 1900
Ajoured Meeting.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment
Present Trustees Meyers, Murphy Mitchel
Victor & Ryan, Absent None
President Meyers in the chair
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The minutes of May 7 and 16 were read
and approved as read.
The reports of the Clerk, Marshal, Treasurer and
Justice of the Pease were read and ordered filed
The Finance Committee reported that the books
of the Clerk and Treasurer were correct, but
that the Town Marshal was short in his accounts
to the Town in the sum of $ 209.94
On Motion the Clerk was instructed to notify
the Bondsmen of the Marshal of the fact.
The Town Clerk filed a report for the fiscal
year 1899 - 1900 which was ordered
placed on file
The following bills were read examined
by the finance Committee and allowed. :
Bills
193 J H Taylor Justice Fees 9 00
194 Theo Gorner Salary 17 00
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195 W Harvey " 52 50
196 Pat Coughlin " 49 00
197 Pm H. McVicar " 50 00
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198 W Budworth Salary ect 17 00
199 J. W. Thompson - street work 1 00
200 W. E. Still, Printing 17 18
201 A L. Henry " 43 14
202 Anspacher Bros. supplies 22 15
203 Rube Hunter , stamps ect. 5 70
204 F. Mally , meals for prisoners 5 50
205 John Aylward and sons supplies 2 50
206 D. F. Bernal sprinkling 30 00
207 Livermore Water & P. Co. , Water " 30 00
208 " " " moving Hydrant 6 50
209 Livermore Gas Light Co Gas 2 40
210 Ph. Meyers , Electric Light 95 00
John Aylward Total $ 463 77
John Aylward who was appointed by the Board
to investigate the complaint made by P. H. McVicar
as to an overcharge on the rate of water, reported
that he had investigated the matter and had
found that while Mr. McVicar was asked
to pay the rate for a Machine shop in addition
in addition to his blacksmith shop, while
in a matter of fact he had not conducted a
machine shop for the last 2 years.
Attorney Thos. Scott appeared on behalf of Ph Meyers
and stated to the Board that he had investigated
the matter of extending contracts in incorporated
towns of this size and that the Board had
the right to extend a contract for 5 years.
In response to a question Mr. Scott stated
that the present contract could be cancelled
and another one entered into. On motion further
consideration in the matter was postponed
for one week.
Mr Scott addressed the Board in behalf of the
Stevens Estate who protested against the enforcement
of Ordinance 34 regulating the storage of hay within
the fire limits of the town.
On motion the matter was laid over for one week
The Board then adjourned sine die.
The New Board met inniatly and were sworn in
by the Town Clerk as follows : J. F. Meyers, D. J. Murphy
J. L. Mitchel, C. S. Victor and T. E. Knox.
And organized by selecting J. F. Meyers President
of the Board.
The following officers were then appointed
Clerk Theo Gorner, Treasurer W. H. Taylor.
Night Police Pat Coghlan.
Application for a Liquor License form Eugene Poutaque
and Marceil Lafaille was read and laid over
until next meeting
Ordinance 37 relative to Election Precincts
for the coming election was carried by
the following vote : Ayes Meyers, Murphy
Mitchel, Victor, Ryan, Noes None,
Absent none.
The Clerk was instructed to prepare and
and publish the election proculamation in
the Local papers
The Board than adjourned until May 28
Attest
Theo Gorner
Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President Board of Town Trustees
Livermore , May 28 1900
Adjourned Meeting
The Board met pursuant to adjournment
Present Trustees Meyers, Murphy, Victor and Knox
Absent Trustee Mitchel
President Meyers presiding
The Chair appointed the following Committees
Ordinance, Victor, Murphy and Knox Mitchel
Finance Knox, Mitchel, and Murphy
Street Murphy, Knox and Victor
The Bonds of the Clerk and Treasurer were filed
but laid over for corrections.
The matter of Ph. Meyers request for an extension
of contract for electric lighting of the town was
taken up. Mr. Scott on behalf of Mr. Meyers
read a number of letters received from different
towns of the state in regards to the cost of lights.
The chair thought that the full board should
be present to vote on the question. The Marshal
was requested to wait on Trustee Mitchel
but informed the Board on his return that
Mr Mitchel was indisposed and not able to
attend the meeting.
After some discussion by Mr Scott & Mr Laugan
pro and con a motion was made by Trustee
Murphy to extend contract to Mr Meyer for
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term of from June 15 1900 to June 15 1902
was carried by the following vote :
Ayes Meyers, Murphy, Victor Knox.
Noes None Absent Trustee Mitchel
Trustee Murphy stated that some repairs were
needed on Junction Ave. and First street
The street Com. was authorized to attend to it
with power to act.
No further business appearing the Board
adjourned Attest Theo Gorner Town Clerk
J F Meyers (signed)
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Livermore , June 4 1900
Regular Meeting
The Board met at 8 o'clock P. M.
Present: Trustees Murphy, Victor, Knox
Absent Trustees Meyers and Mitchel
Trustee Murphy acting as Chairman pro tem.
The reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer
were read and ordered placed on file.
Trustee Victor stated in behalf of Mrs Stevens that
that Gentleman would cause the removal of the
sheds and platforms near and adjoining the
Warehouse of the Stevens Estate and cause other
changes to be made in case the ordinance forbidding
the storage of hay within the fire limits was repealed
Ordinance " 34 regulating the storage of hay
within the fire limits of the Town was then
repealed by the following vote :
Ayes Murphy, Victor, Knox. Noes none
Absent : Trustees Meyers and Mitchel.
In the absense of Trustee Mitchel, Trustee Victor
was appointed to act temporily on the finance Committee
Bills The following bills were read, examined by the
Finance Committee and allowed
No 1 Livermore Fire Department salary 150 00
2 Pat Coughlan Salary 21 00
3 J. K. Warner " 50 00
4 Theo. Gorner " 7 50
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5 W Harvey " 22 50
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6 W Budworth " ect 6 95
7 Geo. Beck & Co supplies 2 70
8 D. F. Bernal sprinkling 10 00
9 P. H. Meyer Electric Light 47 95
10 Livermore Gas Light Co. Gas 320.20 1 60
The Bill of the Livermore Water and Power Co
was laid over for correction.
Bonds The Bonds of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer
were read, those of the Clerk and Marshal
were accepted and that of the Town Treasurer
ordered returned for correction.
Comunication A Communication signed by L. C.Crellin and A. F. Scheiveer
on behalf of the Pleasanton Celebration Committee
in regard to the forth of July Celebration at that place
was received.
Mr. Geo. Beck expressed the view, that Livermore
should show Pleasanton that this Town is at all times willing
to assist in public affairs and thought a float
gotten up by the Town would be the4 proper thing.
Mr. John Aylward thought it would be simply
a matter of courtesey to assist a sister Town in
getting up a Celebration and that the citizens of
this Town should heartily endorse the proposition.
The Comunication was ordered placed on file and
the Clerk instructed to acknoledge the receipt of same
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A Motion that the Town donate $ 25. toward the
expenses of getting up a float was carried by a
unanimous vote and a committee of five composed
of Geo. Beck, John Aylward, J. O. McKown, A L. Harvey
and W. E. Still was appointed by the chair to have
charge of the preparation of the float.
Liquor License On motion the application of Ponlaque & Lafaille
for a retail Liquor License was granted.
An application from Dr. J. K. Warner to be appointed
Health officer was read and he was duly appointed
by the following vote Ayes Murphy, Victor, Knox
Noes, None. Absent Trustees Meyers & Mitchel.
The new contract of Ph. Meyer to furnish electric
light was read and on motion laid over until
some future meeting.
On motion the Clerk was instructed to secure
the necessary election supplies for the coming
election.
Mr. McVicar was present and stated that he wished
to know what had been done in regards to the report
made by Mr. Aylward in the matter of his Complaint
against the Livermore Water & Power Company
On motion the Clerk was instructed to notify
the Livermore Water & Power Company to pay
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to Mr. Aylward the sum of 2. amount
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due for surveying the premises of Mr. McVicar.
The Board then adjourned until next friday
evening.
Attest
Theo. Gorner, Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyer (signed)
President Board of Town Trustees
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Livermore June 8 1900
Adjourned meeting
The Board met pursuant to adjournment
at 8 o'clock P. M.
Present Trustees Murphy, Mitchel, Victor, Knox
Absent Trustee Meyers.
Trustee Knox in the chair.
The chair stated that this meeting was Called
for the purpose of receiving a new Bond
and looking into regarding the new contract
of Ph. Meyer for the furnishing of electric light
Mr. Scott was present and stated in behalf
of Mr. Meyer that he wished further time to
file his Bond.
On Motion time was granted to Mr. Meyer
until Thursday, June 14 - 1900
Attest
Theo. Gorner
Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President Board of Town Trustees
Livermore June 14 - 1900
Adjourned meeting
The Board met pursuant to adjournment
at 8 o'clock P. M.
Present Trustees Murphy, Mitchel, Victor, Knox
Absent Trustee Meyers.
Trustee Murphy in the chair.
Attorney Thos. Scott presented the new contract
and Bond of Ph. Meyer for the furnishing of
electric light and stated that he had examined
the same and had found them to be correct and
made out in a lawfull manner.
The contract and bond was then accepted by
the following vote Ayes : Trustees Murphy, Mitchel
Victor, Knox. Noes None. Absent Trustee Meyers.
The matter of looking into the matter of the Insurence
on the property of the Town was refered to Trustee
Murphy.
A Comunication was received from the Town
Clerk of Pleasanton inviting this Board to
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participate with them in their 4 July parade
The Comunication was ordered placed on file.
On motion the Board adjourned until Wednesday
July June 27 - 1900
Attest
Theo. Gorner
Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President Board of Town Trustees
Livermore, June 27 - 1900
Adjourned meeting
The Board met at 8.30 P. M.
Present Trustees Meyers, Murphy, Mitchel, Victor
and Knox, Absent Trustee Mitchel
President Meyers in the chair.
The chair stated that the Board was meeting
for the purpose of Canvassing the Election
returns of the Election held June 25 - 1900
The Board then proceeded to Canvass the
returns with the following result:
For Trustee, Fred Mathieson received 151 votes
" " J. L. Mitchel " 127 "
" " J. H. Dutcher " 97 "
" " Jos. Fletcher " 106 "
" " John Ryan " 106 "
" " D. J. Murphy " 237 "
" " Geo. E Kennedy " 176 "
" " T. E. Knox " 197 "
" " J. F. Meyers " 165 "
" " C. S. Victor " 197 "
" Town Clerk, Thgeo. Gorner " 100 "
" " " M. G. Callaghan " 108 "
" " " W. H. Wright " 114 "
" Town Marshal Oscar Meyers " 110 "
" " " D. A. Smith " 157 "
" " " A. G. Beazel " 60 "
" Town Treasurer W. H. Taylor " 221 "
The Clerk anounced the result of the Canvass
and on motion it was ordered that:
D. J. Murphy, Geo. E. Kennedy, T. E. Knox
J. F. Meyers, C. S. Victor having received the
highest number of votes for the office of Trustees
W. H. Wright having received the highest
number of votes for the office of Town Clerk
D. A. Smith having received the highest
number votes for the office of Town Marshal
And W. H. Taylor having received the highest
number of votes for the office of Town Treasurer
are hereby declared elected to their respective offices
and the Clerk of this Board in\s hereby instructed
to issue certificates of election to the above
named parties at once.
The Board then adjourned sine die.
The Clerk the administred the oath of office to the
following members of the new Board:
D. J. Murphy, Geo. E. Kennedy, T. E. Knox
J. F. Meyers and T. E. Knox C. S. Victor.
The new members took their places and in drawing
lots the long term of four years fell to J. F. Meyers
and Geo. E. Kennedy and the shout term of two
years to M D. J. Murphy, C. S. Victor & T. E. Knox
The new Board organized by electing Trustee
D. J. Murphy as Chairman.
On motion the Clerk was instructed to draft
an ordinance that the salary of the Town Marshal
including that of the performing the duties of
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Town Stewart be $ 75. per month and his
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bonds were fixed at $4000.
The Salary of the Town Clerk who is also to
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act as Ex-officio Assesser to be $35. per month
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and his bonds were fixed at $3000.
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The Bond of the Town Treasurer to be $4000.
The Salary of the Night Watchman was fixed
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at $60. per month.
The Board then proceeded to appoint a Night
Watchman, Pat Coghlan and Geo. Barnes were
nominated with the result that Pat Coghlan
received 2 votes and Geo. Barnes 3 votes.
Geo. Barnes was declared duly appointed Night Watchman
on motion the Board then adjourned until next
Friday night June 29. 1900
Attest Theo. Gorner, Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
Pres. Board of Town Trustees
Livermore June 29 - 1900
Adjourned Meeting
The Board met pursuant to adjournment
at 8 o'clock P. M.
Present Trustees Murphy, Meyers, Victor
Knox and Kennedy
President Murphy presiding.
The chair stated that the Board met for the
purpose of adopting Ordinance No. 39 and
approving of the Bonds of the newly elected
officers.
Ordinance No. 39 fixing the salarys and bonds
of the Town Marshal, Town Clerk and Town
Treasurer was read and adopted by the
following vote : Ayes Murphy, Meyers, Victor
Knox and Kennedy. Noes none, absent none.
The Bonds of the Town Marshal and Town
Clerk were presented and on motion they
are to be refered to an Attorney for his opinion.
Pres. Murphy that if advisable to engage
a Town Attorney as business of importance
such as framing new ordinances would
come up.
On Motion Trustees Victor, Kennedy and Meyers
were appointed a Committee to look into
the matter.
The Chair appointed the following Committees
Street, Knox, Victor and Kennedy
Finance Kennedy, Knox, Meyers
Ordinance, Victor, Meyers, Knox
Fire Meyers, Victor Kennedy
The Clerk was instructed to inform all officers
to have their reports in by next Monday night.
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The Board then adjourned until Monday July 2 1900
Attest
Theo. Gorner, Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
Pres. Board of Town Trustees
Livermore July 2, - 1900
Regular Meeting
The Board met at 8 o'clock P. M.
Present: Meyers, Victor, Knox and Kennedy
Absent Murphy
Trustee Meyers acting as chairman pro tem
The minutes of June 4 - 8 - 14 - 27 - 29 were
read and placed on file
Report of Clerk, Marshal, Treasurer and
Health Officer were refered to Finance
Committee
Trustee Victor of the committee on
procuring an attorney, state that
he had spoken to Mr Scott and that
he would meet with committee
some time this week
The following bills were read, refered
to the Finance committee and allowed
1 A. L. Henry printing 39.36
2 H. W. Williams street work 4.50
3 W. E. Still printing 13.02
4 Wm Budsworth salary, ect. 16.50
5 D. F. Bernal sprinkling 30.00
6 Liv. Water & Power Co water 14.00
7 Liv. Water & Power Co water 44.00
8 J. H. Taylor Justice 18.00
9 Simon Foscalina street work 4.00
10 Thomas Scott legal advise 35.00
11 William Harvey salary 80.00
12 Theo Gorner salary 25.00
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Total 323,38
The bonds of Clerk W. H. Wright and
Marshal D. A. Smith were approved
Town Clerk Theo. Gorner then surrendered
his position to Clerk-elect W. H. Wright; Marshal
D. A. Smith was then installed in office
and Nightwatchman Barnes was sworn
in
On motion it was ordered that two
extra watchmen be appointed to serve
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on the 4 of July, the same to be
appointed by the chairman
On motion of Trustee Know J. H. Taylor
was appointed town Recorder
On motion the Clerk was instructed
to advertise for printing during
ensuing year
On motion Dr. J. K. Warner was
elected Health officer for
ensuing year. Salary the
same as before.
On motion at was ordered that
C
P. H. MVicar be appointed Chief
Engineer of the Fire Department
for ensuing year
A petition from the business men
of Livermore, protesting against
the removal of Pat Coughlan from
was received, but it was declared
out of order by the chairman
and the petition refused
Adjournment to next regular meeting.
Attest W H Wright
Town Clerk
Approved
J F Meyers (signed)
Called Meeting July 10, 1900
Present; Meyers, Knox, Victor and
Kennedy
Absent : Murphy
Meyers appointed Chairman pro tem
Chairman stated that the meeting had
been called to hear the report of the
committee appointed to see
about a Town Attorney,
Victor, chairman of the committee
stated that Tom Scott had offered
his services for $20 per month
for all legal matter except
cases in court.
The report having been received
the committee was then discharged
Mo It was moved and carried that
the matter be laid over until the
next meeting
The Board then adjourned
Attest. W H Wright
Town Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President, Pro tem, Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal. August 6 1900
Regular Meeting.
The Board met at 8 oclock PM
President Murphy in the Chair
Roll call Present. Trustees Murphy, Knox, Kennedy and Victor
Absent, Trustee Meyers.
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Minutes read Minutes of the meetings of July 2 and July 10 were
read and approved as read.
Monthly Reports The monthly reports of Town Clerk, Marshal and
Treasurer read and ordered placed on file
The Finance Committee asked for and was granted
further time to report on June Reports of officers
Bid for Adtsg A bid for advertising was received from W E Still and
A L Henry, On motion the bid was laid over for
one week.
Thos Scott On motion of Trustee Kennedy, seconded by Trustee
appointed Victor, it was ordered that the Board employ Thomas
as Attorney Scott as attorney for the Town for one year at the
rate of $20. per month
The following bills were examined and approved
by the Finance Committee, allowed by the board and
warrants ordered drawn on the Treasurer for the several
amounts
Bills 13 Liv Gas Co Gas $ 3.75
W 14 C W Bradshaw Street work 3.75
a 15 J H Taylor fee as Recorder 3.00
r 16 W H Wright Salary Town Clerk 35.00
r 17 Liv Water & Power Co Water 44.00
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a 18 W Harvey Salary Asst Marshal 3.00
n 19 M E Horton Lamp for Night Watch 4.00
t 20 R Hunter Stamps 14.20
21 Ph Meyer Electric Lights 143.35
N 22 Liv Gas Light Co Gas for June 3.75
o' 23 D A Smith Salary Marshal &c 71.00
s 24 Oscar Meyers Asst Marshal July 4 3.00
25 Ph Meyer Electric Lights July $ 142.80
26 W H Wright Blank books 15.60
27 D F Bernal Sprinkling Streets 30.00
28 P Coghlan Night Watchman Salary 72.00
29 W E Still Publishing in Echo 5.52
30 A L Henry Publishing in Herald &c 22.76
31 Geo Barnes Night Watchman Salary 58.00
32 Geo Beck Salary of Election officers 32.00
33 J J Silver Hauling on Streets 3.00
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34 Geo Beck Paym't donation 4 July Float 25.00
$ 738.48
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Bal in hands of Treasurer Aug 6 1303.55
Bills allowed 738.48
Bal in Treasury $ 565.07
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The proclamation of the Governor Making Sept 10
a legal holiday was read.
R.R Co. to be The Clerk was instructed to notify the railroad
notified Company to fix the various street crossings
The question of sprinkling First street to a point
Street Sprinkling near Anspachers Warehouses was deferred until
next meeting.
The Chairman was appointed a Committee to get a
statement from D F Bernal as to the amount collected
by him from pri9vate citizens for street sprinkling
The question of the best method of collecting delinquent
was referred to the Town Attorney
Tel poles to The Marshal was instructed to have the telegraph
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be moved poles on First street between MLeod and Lizzie streets
moved inside the Curb line
Stevens Ware The matter of the Stevens Warehouse fire protection
house was referred to the Fire and Water Committee
Assmt Roll The Assessor notified the Board that the Assessment
roll was completed and in the hands of the Clerk
Board of The Clerk was instructed to publish notices of
Equalization the meeting of the Board of Equalization, commencing
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on Monday the 13 day of August at 10 oclock A. M.
in the Town Hall.
Approved,
President of the Board of Trustees
Attest.
W H Wright
Clerk
Town Hall
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Livermore Cal. Sept 5 1900
Regular Meeting.
The Board of Trustees of the
Town of Livermore convened at 8 oclock P.M.
Present. Trustees Murphy Myers Knox and Victor
Absent, Trustee Kennedy.
President Murphy in the Chair.
The minutes of the meeting held on August
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6 were read and approved as read
The monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal,
Treasurer and Health Officer were read and
ordered placed on file.
The Finance Committee asked for and was
granted further tie to report on the June
reports of officers.
The Chairmans report as to street sprinkling
was laid over to next meeting
The following bills were read, examined and
approved by the Finance Committee, allowed by
the Board and warrants ordered drawn on
the Treasurer for the several amounts
35 Livermore Gas Light Co for Gas $ 3.50
36 Ph Meyer Electric Lights 142.80
37 J H Taylor Recorders fees 9.00
38 H Seeband Drayage 2.50
39 Has D Johnston Asst Night watch 3.00
40 H B Williams Work on Streets & Jail 5.00
41 D F Bernal Sprinkling Streets 30.00
42 D. A Smith Salary , Marshal &c 76.00
43 W P Thorn Liv Fire Department 150.00
44 W H Wright Salary , Clerk 35.00
45 Geo Barnes Salary , Night Watchman 60.00
46 Liv Water & Power Co. Water 44.00
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Total $ 560.80
Treasurers Report shows bal on hand Sept 5 _ $ 876.32
Bills allowed Sept 5 560.80
Bal in Treasury Bal in Treasury after bills allowed $ 315.52
Del Taxes Town Attorney Scott stated that in his opinion the Cost
of collecting delinquent taxes by legal process would be too
great to warrant the expense for the small amount owing
Advertising The bid for official advertising received some
consideration, but it was decided to lay the matter over
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until Sept 12 for final action.
The Town Attorney presented drafts of assessment
and license ordinances which were laid over
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until Sept 12 for final action.
Trustee Meyers stated that he considered the
Stevens Warehouse adequately protected against
fire.
offer of sale A communication from :Ph Meyer was read
of Light Plant in which he offered to sell to the municipality, the
Electric - light and gas plant controlled by him, at
the rate of $ 175 - a month for the first year and $ 275-
a month for the next four years, making a total of
$ 15300. The communication was laid over to be
considered at the next regular meeting
Marshal Marshal Smith was empowered to appoint a
given permission deputy to serve in his place when absent from town,
to appoint deputy provided there was no additional expense to the town
for salary
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License No 20 License N 20 was rebated, as it was claimed that the
rebated holder only sold vegetables grown by himself.
The request of D E Lamb for rebate of license was
refused
The Chief Engineer reported that the suction hose on
the engine was broken and worn out, He was
authorized to procure a new one
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Adjourned to Sept 12
Approved, D. J. Murphy (signed)
Attest. W H Wright President of the Board of Trustees
Clerk.
Town Hall
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Livermore Cal, Sept 12 1900
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met pursuant to adjournment at 8 oclock P. M.
Roll Call Roll Call
Present Trustees Murphy, Meyers, Kennedy and
Victor.
Absent Trustee Knox
President Murphy in the chair
Bids for printing The matter of the bids for printing was laid over
Ordinance Com The Ordinance Committee asked for and was
granted further granted further time to report on ordinances.
time The Livermore Water and Power Co asked permission
Request of to remove the stand pipe now on First street near
Water Co to the railroad crossing to a point on Lizzie Street
remove Stand pipe between First Street and the railroad crossing
The request was referred to the Fire and Water
Committee.
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Adjourned to Wednesday Sept 19 at 8 oclock PM
Attest. W H Wright
Clerk
Approved,
D. J. Murphy (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
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Livermore Cal, Sept 19 1900
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met pursuant to adjournment at 8 oclock P. M.
Roll Call
Present, Trustees Murphy, Meyers, Kennedy and
Knox and Victor.
Absent None
President Murphy in the chair
The Ordinance Committee reported an ordinance
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Ordinance entitled, "Ordinance N 40. An ordinance providing
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N 40_ for the assessment, levy and collection of Taxes
of the Town of Livermore, Alameda County, California."
The ordinance was read and adopted by the following
vote, Ayes Trustees Murphy, Meyers, Kennedy,
Victor and Knox. Noes none - It was then
Attested by the Clerk and signed by the President and
ordered to be posted be printed, and posted in three
public places in the Town of Livermore
The bid of W E Still and A L Henry for Town Printing
Bid for was then taken up and on motion the bid was
Printing rejected rejected.
The Clerk was ordered to readvertise for bids
for Town Printing
The Fire and Water Committee was granted further
time to report on the request of the Water and Power
Co, to remove Stand pipe
The Fire and Water Committee was given power
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to place in hydrant on the corner of K and 7
Street if considered necessary_ Adjourned
Attest. W H Wright
Clerk
Approved,
D. J. Murphy (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
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Livermore Cal, Sept 24 1900
Called Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met pursuant to a call from the chair, of which the
members were regularly notified, at 8 o clock P. M.
Roll Called. Present, Trustees Murphy, Meyers,
Victor and Knox, Absent Trustee Kennedy.
President Murphy in the Chair.
The president stated that the meeting had been called
suit brot. for the purpose of taking action in regard to a certain
suit which had been brought by John Sweeney a
citizen of the town, to annul the election of May
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14 1900 so far as it concerned the matter of
re organization.
Com apptd On motion it was ordered that the Chairman
to defend suit appoint a committee of three to act in conjunction
with the Town Attorney, to take steps to defend said
suit, with full power to act.
The Chairman appointed Trustees Meyers
Victor and Murphy as such committee.
Adjourned.
Attest. W H Wright
Clerk
Approved,
D. J. Murphy (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
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Livermore Cal, Oct 1 1900
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
convened at 8 oclock P. M.
Present Present _ Trustees Murphy, Meyers, Kennedy
and Victor
Absent Absent _ Trustee Knox.
President Murphy in the chair
Reports The monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal, Treasurer
and Health Officer were read and ordered placed
on file
Attys Scott Trustee Meyers stated that the special
& Huxley committee appointed to take measures to
Engaged to defend the Town in the suit brought against
defend town it, had engaged Attorneys Scott and Huxley
to take such steps as were necessary in the
matter
The following bills were read, examined
and approved by the finance Committee, allowed
by the Board and warrants ordered drawn
on the Treasurer for the several amounts:
Bills 47 Liv Water & Power Co Water $ 44.00
48 Liv Gas Light Co Gas 3.25
49 Ph Meyer Electric Light 142.80
50 D F Bernal Street Sprinkling 30.00
51 Mally & Vukota Meals for prisoners 4.50
52 A L Henry Blank Books 16.00
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53 P H MVicar Hose of Engine &c 44.65
54 J H Taylor Recorders fees 21.00
55 D A Smith Salary , Marshal &c 76.00
56 M M Bailey Type writing 7.50
57 J H Dutcher Rep fire ap'tus 5.00
58 H P Hansen Hauling on streets 1.50
59 Thos Scott Salary , Attorney 40.00
60 Geo Barnes Salary Watchman $ 60.00
61 W H Wright Salary , Clerk 35.00 .
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Total 531.20
Ph Meyers offer to sell his electric light and
gas plant to the municipality was discussed
and on motion it was laid on the table
The Fire and Water Committee was granted
further time to report on granting permission to
Tax rate the Water & Power Co to remove stand pipe
fixed at On motion of Trustee Meyers, seconded by
60 cents Trustee Kennedy, it was ordered:
That the rate percent of taxes to be levied
and collected upon and against the persons
and property named in the Assessment Roll
of the Town of Livermore for the currant year
is hereby fixed at sixty cents on each one
hundred dollars valuation there of -
Ayes Trustees Myers, Kennedy, Victor and
Murphy -
Noes - None
The bids for town publishing were then
opened. It was found that W E Still and
A L Henry had bid for said publishing at the
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rate of $ 1 per square for first insertion and
50 cents per square for each subsequent insertion
It was referred to the Finance Committee to report
at the next regular meeting.
Night watchman The resignation of George Barnes as Night
resigns Watchman was received and accepted.
On motion of Trustee Victor, seconded by Trustee
P Coghlin Kennedy, Patrick Coghlan was appointed Night
appt'd Watchman.
The Board then adjourned.
W H Wright, Clerk
Approved,
D. J. Murphy (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
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Livermore Cal Nov 5 1900
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
convened at 8 oclock P M
Present, Trustees Murphy, Meyers and Kennedy,
Absent, Trustees Knox and Victor
President Murphy in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were
read and approved as read.
Monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer
were read and ordered placed on file.
The Committee on Fire and Water ask for and
was granted further time to report as to the advisability
of granting permission
The following bills were read, examined and
approved by the finance Committee, allowed by
the Board, and Warrants ordered drawn on the
Bills. Treasury for the several amounts.
# 62. Liv.Gas Light Co. Gas $ 3.70
63. Ph Meyer Electric Light 123.80
64. H B Williams Work on Streets 3.00
65. Geo Beck & Co Supplies 12.80
66. Liv Water & Power Co Water 44.00
67. Geo Barnes Burying dead animals 4.00
68. D F Bernal Sprinkling 21.00
69. A L Henry Blank Books & publishing 24.20
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70. MKown & Mess Supplies 6.20
71. Thomas C Huxley Legal Services 100.00
72. J H Taylor Recorders fees 6.00
73. J J Silver Hauling on Streets 3.75
74. D A Smith Salary as Marshal &c 75.50
75. P Coghlan Salary as Watchman 60.00
76. Thos Scott Salary as Attorney 20.00
77. W H Wright Salary as Clerk 35.00
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542 95
78. Thos Scott Legal Services $ 100.00
79. Theo Olmstead by H R Anderson Assignee Medical services 5.00
80 Chas L Tesdale " " " " " " 5.00
Total bills allowed $ 652.95
A petition was received from J J Johnson etal
for an Electric light in the Northern Addition
It was referred to the Street Committee.
The Standard Electric Co presented to the Town
a deed to a certain piece of land covering a portion
of Railroad Avenue between K and L Streets
It was accepted and the deed ordered filed in
the Town Clerks office.
Adjourned.
W H Wright, Clerk
Approved,
D. J. Murphy (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of
Livermore
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Livermore Cal Dec 3 1900
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
convened in regular meeting at 8 o clock P M
Present. Trustees Murphy, Myers, Kennedy & Knox
Absent , Trustee Victor .
President Murphy in the Chair
The minutes of the last regular meeting ,
Nov 5, were read and approved as read.
Monthly reports of Clerk, Marshal, Treasurer
Reports and Health Officer were read, Examined by the
finance Committee and ordered filed
Matter of granting permission to move
stand pipe from 1st to Lizzie street was
indefinately postponed
Petition of citizens for an additional Electric
Light in Northern Addition was laid over.
The following bills were read, Examined
and approved by the finance committee,
allowed by the Board, and warrants ordered
drawn on the Treasurer for the several amounts:
# 81. Ph Meyer Electric Lights , Nov $ 133.30
82. Liv Gas Light Co Gas Nov 4.25
83. Liv Fire Dept Salaries, Quarter Ending Nov 30. 150.00
Bills 84. W H Wright Salary &c Nov 39.00
85. Liv Water & Power Co , Water, Nov 44.00
86. D A Smith Salary Nov 75.00
87. P Coghlan " " 60.00
88. Thos Scott " " 20.00
89. W Seeband work on Streets 1.00
90. N D Dutcher Supplies 7.15
91. League of Cal Municipalities, fee 20.00
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Total amount of bills allowed $ 553.70
Liquor License The application of Chas E Moore for Liquor
granted to C E License was read and on motion, granted,
Moore A communication was received from the
League League of California Municipalities, requesting
Convention that the Board of Trustees send representatives
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to the 3 Annual Convention of that body, to
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be held in San Francisco Dec 12 13 & 14.
On Motion it was ordered that President
Murphy and Attorney Scott are appointed a
Committee to attend the Convention. Their actual
expenses to be paid by the Municipality
Matter of improving the Sanitary condition
of the Town Jail was brought up by Attorney
Town Jail Scott _ Investigation was ordered to be done
by the Fire & Water committee and Attorney
Scott instructed to interview the County Board
of Supervisors to find out what help could be
expected from the County towards improving
the building and sanatory conditions
Varioloid Health Officer Warner reported that at least
at Tesla two cases of Varioloid had occurred at Tesla
The Clerk was instructed to again notify
RR Culvert the Railroad Co to fix the broken Culvert on
Lizzie street, and also to have the side walk
across the reservation raised
Adjourned.
W H Wright , Clerk
D. J. Murphy (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of
Livermore _
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