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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1900 COUNCIL MINUTES nd 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 m 113 W Harvey Salary ect. 78 25 114 Pat Coghlan " 70 00 115 Theo Gorner " ect. 26.50 192.75 192 75 m 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 = 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 = 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 th 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. ___________________________________________________________ th 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 = 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. ___________________________________________________________ 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 = 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. ___________________________________________________________ st 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. ___________________________________________________________ th 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. d Records The minutes of meeting of meetings of Janr. 2 ththd 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 th 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 th 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 m 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 th adjourned until Saturday Febr. 10 Attest Theo Gorner Town Clerk Approved J F Meyers (signed) President Board of Town Trustees. ___________________________________________________________ th 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 th 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 th until next Saturday Febr. 17 Attest Theo Gorner Town Clerk Approved J F Meyers (signed) President Board of Town Trustees . th 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 st Febr 21 1900 Attest Theo Gorner Town Clerk Approved J F Meyers (signed) President Board of Town Trustees . st 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 00 stated that the estimated value was # 62000. and in answer to a question as to the value of 00 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 . 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 th evening Febr. 28 to report. Culverts Trustee Murphy stated that some culverts rd 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 = 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 th evening Febr. 28 1900 Attest Theo Gorner , Town Clerk Approved J F Meyers (signed) President Board of Town Trustees . 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 . th 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. ththst Records The minutes of meetings of Febr. 5 - 10 - 21 - thth 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 = 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 m 148 W Harvey Salary ect. 79 00 m 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 th next Wednesday evening March 7 Attest Theo Gorner , Town Clerk Secty Approved President Board of Town Trustees Adjourned Meeting th 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 = 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 = 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 ___________________________________________________________ d 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. thth 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 st 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 m 161 W Harvey, Salary 75 00 162 Theo. Gorner , " ect. 28 50 163 Pat Coghlan " 70 00 m 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 = 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 th 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 ___________________________________________________________ th 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 m 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 09 in the sum of $13 was ordered returned to Company Bills refused The bills of Drs. Chas Tisdale and Theo. Olmstead 00 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 50 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 80cts 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 000000 Cancelation Licenses: " 187 for 2. " 190 for 264 for 3 & " 291 for 2 00 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 c 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 0000 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 00 favor of the Clerk in the sum of $ 32 to pay the officers of the coming election. th 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 th 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 " m " " 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 m W Harvey having received the highest number of votes are hereby declared elected to their respec = 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 st 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 thth 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 m 195 W Harvey " 52 50 196 Pat Coughlin " 49 00 197 Pm H. McVicar " 50 00 m 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 thth 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) th 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 m 5 W Harvey " 22 50 m 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 00 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 50 to Mr. Aylward the sum of 2. amount # 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 th 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 th 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 00 Town Stewart be $ 75. per month and his 00 bonds were fixed at $4000. The Salary of the Town Clerk who is also to 00 act as Ex-officio Assesser to be $35. per month 00 and his bonds were fixed at $3000. 00 The Bond of the Town Treasurer to be $4000. The Salary of the Night Watchman was fixed 00 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. d 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 $ 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 th 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 th 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. ndth 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 m 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 th 34 Geo Beck Paym't donation 4 July Float 25.00 $ 738.48 th Bal in hands of Treasurer Aug 6 1303.55 Bills allowed 738.48 Bal in Treasury $ 565.07 th 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 C 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 th 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 th 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 th 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 . 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 th until Sept 12 for final action. The Town Attorney presented drafts of assessment and license ordinances which were laid over th 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 o 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 th Adjourned to Sept 12 Approved, D. J. Murphy (signed) Attest. W H Wright President of the Board of Trustees Clerk. Town Hall th 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. th 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 . Town Hall th 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 o Ordinance entitled, "Ordinance N 40. An ordinance providing O 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 th 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 . Town Hall 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 th 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 . Town Hall st 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 C 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 . $ 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 00 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 . Town Hall th 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 C 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 35.00 542 95 542 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 . Town Hall rd 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 _____________ 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 rd to the 3 Annual Convention of that body, to ththth 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 _ .