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Livermore Cal January 6 1902
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met in regular session at 7.30 PM
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers, Victor
Absent Trustee Murphy.
Trustee Meyers in the Chair
The minutes of the last regular meeting, adjourned
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meetings of Dec 17 and Special meeting of Dec 10 were
read and approved as read
Monthly reports of Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer
were read and ordered filed
Opinion on The Town Attorney presented an opinion from the
posting Ord- Chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the California
inances League of Municipalities as to the legality of type-
written, posted ordinance, wherein he stated that
the process was legal.
The following bills were read, audited by the
finance committee, allowed by the board and the Clerk
ordered to draw warrants for the several amounts
Library Fund
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90 R Mahoney Subscription to paper $ 1.00
91 Lassen Bros Coal 5.50
92 S J Harp Librarien Salary Nov, Dec 50.00
93 Patrick & Co Rubber stamp 75.75
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94 MKown & Mess Sundries 9.40
95 Liv Water & Power Co Electric Lights Nov Dec 4.00
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96 J O MKown Insurance Nov 1/01 to Nov 01/02 43.50
General Fund
97 Thos Scott Atty, Salary Dec 20.00
98 D A Smith Marshal, Salary Dec 75.00
99 J J Murphy work on streets 2.00
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100 H P Hansen Hauling on streets 6.50
101 Carl Beu Rep Windows Town Hall 1.50
102 J J Silver Hauling on Streets 4.75
103 Geo Beck & Co Supplies 6.60
104 Anspacher Bros Lumber, oil &c 12.70
105 Geo Jenkins Labor 2.00
106 H B Williams Work on Culvert 1.00
107 J H Taylor Recorders fees Dec 9.00
108 Liv Water & Power Co Water Dec 54.50
109 W H Wright Salary Clerk Dec & postage 38.00
110 W Budworth Work on Culverts 6.00
111 Liv Water & Power Co street Lights Dec 47.90
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112 P H MVicar putting Extinguishers on fire apparatus 12.00
113 P Coghlan Salary Nightwatch Dec 60.00
114 Liv Free Library Bill of Sale 1.00
Out of Library Fund $114.15
" " General " 300.45 .
Total amount ordered paid $ 474.60
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License N538 License N 538 issued to W U Tel Co, $3-, was
rebated rebated, it having been found illegal
On motion it was ordered that the Marshal be instructed
to appoint a substitute for Night watchman Coghlan
during his enforced absense at the county seat as a
witness, to be paid by the Town
Adjourned.
Attest W H Wright . Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President pro tem of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal Feby 3 1902
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met in regular session at 7.30 PM
Present Trustees Kennedy, Meyers, Victor
Absent Trustees Murphy, Knox
Trustee Meyers in the Chair
The minutes of the last regular meeting were
read and approved as read
Monthly reports of Clerk, Marshal & Treasurer
were read, examined and ordered filed
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Ordinance Ordinance N 47, creating the office of Superintendent
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N 47 of Streets was read and on motion was adopted
passed by the following vote
Ayes Trustees Kennedy, Meyers, Victor
Noes None
Bills as follow, were read, examined and approved by
the Finance Committee, allowed by the Board and
the Clerk instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer
for the several amounts
Bills Library Fund
#115 Liv Water & Power Co Water for Library Jany $ 2.00
116 S J Harp Librarian, Salary Jany 25.00
General Fund
117 D A Smith Marshal Salary Jany 77.50
118 W Budworth Work on Streets 8.00
119 J H Taylor Recorders fees Jany 12.00
120 W H Wright Clerk Salary Jany &c 38.00
121 W E Still printing blanks 3.00
122 Liv Water & Power Co Street Lights Jany 101.50
123 Liv Water & Power Co Water Jany 54.50
124 Thos Scott Atty, Salary, Jany, Legal Services 45.00
125 J J Silver Hauling on Streets 4.25
126 H P Hansen " " " 8.50
127 P Coghlan Night Watchman, Salary, Jany 60.00
128 Geo Sangmaster Extra Night Watch 4.00
129 Geo Barnes Hauling on streets 13.50
Bills ordered paid out of Library fund 427.00
" " " " " General " 429.75__
Total amount of bills ordered paid $ 456.75
Amount in General fund after deduction of bills $ 4628.56
" " " " " " " " 458.74
the Livermore Water and Power Co presented their
Water Cos annual report. It was ordered filed for reference
Report A communication was read from the State Committee
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of the MKinley National Memorial Association
requesting the board to appoint a committee to solicit
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MKinley subscriptions in aid of the memorial and on motion
Memorial the following citizens were appointed as such
committee, The Clerk was instructed notify them of
their appointment and turn over the communication
to them:
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On motion the Board adjourned to Feby 5
Attest W H Wright Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President pro tem of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal Feby 5 1902
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met pursuant to adjournment at 7.30 P. M.
Roll Call
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Victor
Absent Trustees Meyers, Murphy
On motion Trustee Knox was elected temporary
President.
The following Resolution was read
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Resolution N
It is hereby resolved that the Clerk of the Town of
Resolution Livermore, advertise for two weeks in a newspaper
to advertise of general circulation printed and published in the
for printing Town of Livermore, Alameda Co., for bids for the
Town printing and advertising required by law, to be
printed and published in a newspaper printed in said
Town
All bids shall be made in accordance with the
following specifications, terms and conditions, "the
price for square consisting of none lines of non pariel
type, for the fist insertion, and the price for same
for each subsequent insertion."
The contract for said printing bid shall continue
one year form the date of letting of the contract
Said bids shall be delivered in a sealed envelope
to the clerk of the town of Livermore, in person, marked
"Bids for Town Printing, " and must be delivered to
said clerk before the hour of 7 oclock PM Tuesday
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February 25 1902
Said bids shall be opened by the Board of Trustees
of said town in open session, and examined, and publicly
declare the same
Said Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any
or all bids
The person receiving the award of the contract for the
printing herein shall within three days thereafter
enter into a written contract with the Town of Livermore
for said printing for the period of one year, and shall
Printing furnish to said town a good and sufficient bond in
Bond $200- the sum of $200.00, with two good sureties, for the
faithful performance of said contract
Said bond to be approved by the Board of Trustees
and shall be filed with the Clerk of the town
The work performed under the contract shall be
paid for monthly, in the was provided by law
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Dated February 5 1902
On motion the resolution was adopted by the
following vote
Ayes Kennedy, Knox, Victor
Noes None
The Clerk was instructed to advertise i accordance
with the above resolution
On motion the Marshal was instructed to designate
a suitable place for a public pound
On motion the Board was constituted a Committee
of the whole to investigate the matter of painting.
and repairing the Town Hall and Jail to report
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at an adjourned meeting to be held on Feby 12
and on motion the Board adjourned to that date
Attest W H Wright Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal February 12 1902
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met pursuant to adjournment at 7.30 P. M.
Roll Call
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers, Victor
Absent Trustee Murphy
Trustee Meyers in the Chair
On motion plans and Specifications for painting and
repairing the Town Hall and Jail were adopted
and filed and a motion was made and adopted
instructing the Clerk to advertise for bids in accordance
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therewith to be opened on March 3 at the regular
meeting
On Motion the Marshal was instructed to purchase
beds and bedding sufficient for the use of the prisoners
in the Town Jail
The Clerk was ordered to procure 100 feet of 10 inch
first class Iron stone pipe for culvert across J street
on south side of First street
The Street Committee reported that Lizzie and "L
streets where the same crossed the Rail road reservation
were in bad condition and needed grading. On
motion they were instructed to have the necessary
work done
The Clerk was instructed to notify the property
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owners on First street between MLeod and
Maple to lay cement side walk in front of their
property
The Clerk was instructed to Notify the Livermore
Water and Power company that the matter of
fixing water rates for the coming year would
be discussed and to request the presense of their
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Agent or Manager at a meeting on Feby 25
On motion the Board adjourned to meet
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on February 25
Attest W H Wright
Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President pro tem of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal Feby 25 1902
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met pursuant to adjournment at 7.30 P. M.
Roll Call
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers
Absent Trustees Murphy, Victor
Trustee Meyers in the Chair
Bids for public printing were opened and read,
two were received as follows:
W E Still, proprietor of the Livermore Echo, at
the rate of 90 cents per square of 9 lines non pariel
type, for first insertion and 40 cents per square
for each subsequent insertion.
A L Henry proprietor of the Livermore Herald
at the rate of 75 cents per square of 9 lines non pariel
type for first insertion and 50 cents for each subsequent
insertion.
The bid of A L Henry being considered the lowest
was accepted and the contract was awarded to him
to commence when his bond was accepted by the Board
and filed with the Clerk
The Ordinance Committee was instructed to
prepare and ordinance fixing Water rates for the
ensuing year, to be presented at the regular meeting
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on March 3
A communication from E J Denger President of
the Livermore Water and Power Co was read. It
referred to the fixing of Water rates and was filed
for reference.
The Town Attorney informed the Board that the
case of the Town of Livermore vs Simons tried in
the Recorders Court and won by the Town had been
appealed to the superior Court and the Marshal
informed the Board that a mandamus had been
issued from the Judge of the Superior Court requiring
him to issue a $2 license to said Simons or to
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appear in Court on March 7 and show cause why
such license was not issued
On motion the Town Attorney was instructed to
take care of the cases in Court at a fixed fee of
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$25 for each case.
Adjourned
Attest W H Wright
Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President pro tem of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal March 3 1902
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
in regular session at 7.30 PM
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers, Victor
Absent Trustee Murphy
On motion Trustee Meyers was elected Chairman
Pro. tem
The minutes of the last regular and succeeding
meetings were read and approved
Monthly Reports of Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer
were read and ordered filed
The Ordinance Committee asked for and was granted
further time to report water ordinance
Contract for On motion the president pro tem was instructed
publishing to sign the Contract and Agreement entered into with
A L Henry for the Town publishing. and the bond
presented by said A L Henry in the sum of $200, with
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Bond R Hunter and J O MKown as sureties, for the faithful
performance of said Contract was accepted and ordered
filed.
The following bills were read, examined and approved
by the finance Committee, allowed by the board and the
clerk instructed to draw warrants for the several amounts
Bills #130 Geo Barnes Hauling, General Fund $ 14.50
131 Liv Water & Power Co Water " 54.50
132 Liv Water & Power Co Street Lights " 101.50
133 H P Hansen Hauling " 10.75
134 P Coghlan Salary Feby " 60.00
135 J H Taylor Recorders fees " " 3.00
136 J J Silver Hauling " 7.50
137 H B Williams Culvert work " 11.00
138 W E Still Publishing " 34.65
139 D A Smith Salary Feby " 75.00
140 Liv Fire Dept Saleries Nov 28 to Feb 28 150.00
522.40
141 Thos Twohey Labor General Fund 3.50
142 C H Acker " " 1.00
143 W H Wright Salary Feby, night " 43.50
144 Thos Scott " " " 20.00
145 A L Henry Publishing and printing " - 40.87
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146 W Jackson labor " 3.00
147 Geo Jenkins " " 1.00
148 J Horton Lumber & cement " 20.01
149 Stieger Terra Cotta Works, Culvert pipe " 305.92
150 L Madden Janitor of Library, Library Fund 3.00
151 Liv Water & Power Co Light for Library " 2.00
152 Mrs S J Harp, Librarian Feb " 25.00
Total amount of bills allowed $ 991.20
Allowed out of General Fund $961.20
" " " Library " 30.00 $ 991.20
Funds on hand at date of last report, General, $ 5474.60
" " " " " " " " Library, 465.79
$ 5474.60
Bills allowed at this date 991.20 .
Total Cash balance in Treasury $ 4483.40
General Fund $ 4047.61
Library " 435.79
Protest of A protest was read, signed b D H Vagts & others.
Hotel Keepers against the collection of License of $2 per quarter from
Aget license Hotel Keepers, It was referred to the ordinance Committee
The bids for painting and repairing the Town Hall
and Jail were then opened, Two bids were received
Repairs & as follows:
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painting A F Meyers $ 195
of Town Hall C W Bradshaw 219
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On motion the bid of A F Meyers, being the lowest
was accepted and the contract awarded to him
The Clerk was instructed to communicate with dealers
in regard to the purchase of 300 feet of Fire Hose
The following Resolution was introduced and
adopted
Resolution
Whereas the law relating to municipal corporation
of the sixth class requires the members of the Board
of Trustees of Towns of said class to call a general
municipal election to be held therein on the second
Monday of April in even numbered years, Therefore
be it resolved, in accordance with the law in said
cases made and provided, that the Board of Trustees
of the Town of Livermore issue an election proclamation
calling for the general municipal election to be held
in the Town of Livermore on the second Monday in
April 1902 and that the election proclamation be in
the following form, to wit;
Election Proclamation
A general municipal election is called and a
proclamation issued by the Board of Trustees of the Town
of Livermore, Alameda County, State of California,
for a municipal election to e held in the Town of Livermore
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Alameda County, California on Monday the 14 day
of April 1902 for the purpose of filling the following
offices in the Town of Livermore, to wit:
1. Three members of the Board of Trustees for said Town
2. A Clerk for said Town.
3. A Treasurer for said Town
4. A Marshal for said Town
the Clerk, Treasurer and Marshal shall hold office
for the period of two years from and after the Monday
next succeeding the day of such election and until
their successors are elected and qualified
The members of the Board of Trustees shall hold
office for the period of Four years from and after the
Monday next succeeding the day of such election
and until their successors are elected and qualified
Said general municipal election shall be held
in accordance with the general election laws of the
State of California so fart as the same may be applicable
The polls at such election shall be opened at 6 o'clock
on the morning of the day of such election and shall be
Ordinance
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Election
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Livermore Cal March 5 1902
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met pursuant to adjournment at 2 oclock P M
Roll Call
Present Trustees Knox, Meyers, Murphy, Victor
Absent Trustee, Kennedy
President Murphy in the chair
On motion the matter of grading First Street
form the East corporation line to property owned by
Ordinance Twisselman, was referred to the Street Committee with
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N 48. power to act.
Election The matter of extra work on Battlement of Town
Hall, was referred to Trustee Meyers with power to
have the work done
Trustee Victor brought up the matter of purchasing
a Street sprinkler. It was referred to the street
Committee to report cost of sprinkler, Water, and labor
for working the same.
On motion the Board adjourned to Wednesday
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the 12 instant
Attest W H Wright
Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President pro tem of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal March 12 1902
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met pursuant to adjournment at 7.30 P M
Roll Call
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Murphy, Victor
Absent Trustee, Meyers
The Chairman of the Street Committee asked for and
was granted further time to report on matter of
cost of Street sprinkler and expense of running some
On motion it was ordered that Lizzie Street be graveled
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from 2 street to East Avenue and the Street Committee
were empowered to have the work done at an expense
not to exceed 50 cents per square cubic yard of gravel hauled
The Town Attorney was empowered to have witnesses
subpoenaed and their expenses paid in the case of Simons
vs Town Marshal Smith
The following resolution relative to the approaching
session of the Grand Lodge of Dania was read and
adopted by unanimous vote:
Whereas, The Grand Lodge of the Dania Society
of the State of California is to hold its annual session
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in the Town of Livermore beginning on the 8 day
of April 1902 _ and
Whereas, The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
desire to express their pleasure at the preference shown
our town by its selection by the Dania Society for its
place of meeting. Now therefore be it
Resolved, That we the Board of Trustees of the
Town of Livermore, knowing the good that the order
has accomplished in this community and believing
in the beneficence of the institution, will accord the
Dania Society of California, a hearty welcome to
our town and beautiful valley, and as officers and
citizens will do all in our power to make their visit
memorable and pleasurable to themselves and their
friends and also ask the citizens generally to show their
appreciation of the honor and receive them in a manner
befitting the distinguished occasion. Be it further
Resolved, That this this resolution be spread on
the minutes of the Board and a copy sent to the
Grand Lodge aforesaid
No further business appearing the Board
adjourned
Attest W H Wright
Clerk
Approved J F Meyers (signed)
President pro tem of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore, Cal. April 7 1902
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
in regular session at 8 oclock PM
Roll Call
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers, Victor
Absent Trustee Murphy
On motion Trustee Meyers was appointed temporary
Chairman.
The Monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal, Treasurer
and Health Officer were read and ordered filed
The Ordinance Committee reported an ordinance
fixing water rates, It was read and passed to a second
reading
In the matter of the protest of D H Vagts et als, the
Ordinance Committee asked for and was granted further
time.
The Chairman of the Street Committee reported that
Lizzie street, First Street, L street and Railroad Avenue
had been graded and graveled and put in first class
order.
The Town Attorney reported that the Mandamus Suit
against Marshal Smith was in a fair way to be decided
in our favor and that the Appeal of Simons from the
judgement in the Recorders Court had been dismissed
by the Judge in the Superior Court.
On motion the contract work done in repairing and
painting the Town Hall and Jail, by A F Meyers, was
accepted and the bill ordered paid.
In response to a call from the Board, six firms exhibited
samples and prices of fire hose _ On motion the several
samples were submitted to a Committee of the whole to
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report on the 11 inst
The following bills were read, examined by the
Finance Committee, allowed by the Board and ordered
paid
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#153 J H Taylor Recorders fees March 18.00
154 Thos Scott Atty Salary Mch & other legal sevices 94.35
155 Dan Moy Hauling gravel 27.00
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156 W Budworth Labor 3.00
157 M S Anthony Terra cotta pipe 1.95
158 Warren Clark Labor 8.00
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159 W Seeband " 8.00
160 P Coghlan Salary Mch 60.00
161 H B Williams Labor 18.00
162 H C Madsen Hauling gravel 19.00
163 Jas Callaghan Labor 6.00
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164 MKown & Mess Stationary 7.00
165 Geo Jenkins Labor 8.00
166 W H Wright Clerks salary Mch & sundries 44.10
167 Jno P Connolly Labor 18.50
168 Geo Beck & Co Supplies 8.80
169 Jesse Bowles Hauling gravel 31.50
170 Simon Foscalina " " 16.00
172 A F Meyers, Contact & extra work on Town Hall & c 205.00
173 H R Crane Repairing handcuffs 1.50
174 D A Smith Marshals Salary, Mch, & sundries 79.50
175 H P Hansen Hauling gravel 27.75
176 Geo Barnes " " 25.00
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177 D MDonald Grading streets 215.00
178 Liv Water & Power Co Street Lights Mch 101.50
179 Liv Water & Power Co Water Mch 52.50
180 Mrs S J Harp Librarian Salary Mch 25.00
181 Larson Bras Coal for Library 7.15
182 Liv Water & Power Co Lights for Library Mch 2.00
183 Geo Barnes Hauling for Library .50
184 L Madden Janitor Library Mch 1.50 .
$ 1169.60
Allowed out of general fund $ 1133.45
" " " Library " 36.15
Cash bal on hand at date of Cash report General Fund $ 4047.61
" " " " " " " " " Library fund 435.79
After deducting bills allowed at this date the cash in the
Treasury is as follows: General fund $2914.16 Library
fund $ 399.64
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Ordinance N 49 fixing the compensation and amount of bonds
of the officers of the Town, was read and passed by unanimous
vote
A Committee of the whole including the Health Officer was appointed
to visit the Wagoner Winery in regard to the protest made to
members of the board about the bad oder arising therefrom.
considered as detrimental to public health
An invitation to the Board was received from the Dania
Society to attend a reception at the Farmers Union Theater
On motion the Board adjourned Friday the
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11 inst
Attest W H Wright, Clerk
Approved
President pro tem of the Board of Trustees
T E Knox (signed)
Pres. pro tem
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Livermore Cal April 11 1902
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
pursuant to adjournment at 8 o clock P M
Roll Call
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers
Absent Trustees Murphy, Victor
On motion Trustee Meyers was elected temporary Chairman
The Committee of the whole reported that they were no9t
yet prepared to select the particular brand of Fire hose
required by the
Town. On motion the matter was deferred
to the next meeting
Wagoner On motion the Health Officer was instructed to notify
instructed to H B Wagoner, in writing. to abate the nuisance attending
abate nuisance the waste products of his winery, giving him to understand
that legal proceeding would be commenced against him
if the matter was not attended to
Trustee Meyers was instructed to investigate the cost
of lighting the Military parade ground
On motion the Board adjourned to Wednesday the
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16 inst.
Attest W H Wright, Clerk
Approved
President pro tem of the Board of Trustees
T E Knox (signed)
Pres. pro tem
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Livermore Cal April 16 1902
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
pursuant to adjournment at 8 o clock P. M.
Roll Call
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers, Victor
Absent Trustees Murphy
On motion Trustee Meyers was elected temporary Chairman
The Chairman stated that the question of purchasing fire
hose was the object of the meeting, after some discussion
Purchase of it was moved and seconded that this Board purchase
300 ft of hose 300 feet of Paragon Jacket Hose at 90 cents per foot,
@ 90 cts coupled, from the Goodyear Rubber Co
The motion was carried by unanimous vote
The Clerk was instructed to notify the company aforesaid
of the action of the Board
The ordinance Committee was instructed to draft an
ordinance regulating the riding of bicycles on the
streets of the town
On motion the Board adjourned
Attest W H Wright, Clerk
Approved
President Protem of the Board of Trustees
T E Knox (signed)
Pres. pro tem
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Livermore Cal April 21 1902
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met at 8 o clock P. M.
Roll Call
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers, Victor
Absent Trustees Murphy
On motion Trustee Meyers was elected temporary Chairman
The Chairman stated that this was the appointed time to
canvas the returns of the Municipal election held on
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Election April 14
Returns The Clerk produced the tally sheets, and the Board
proceeded with the canvassing of the returns resulting as
follows
Total number of votes cast 353
For Trustee Max Berlin received 268 votes
For Trustee D G Murphy received 278 votes
For Trustee T E Knox received 282 votes
For Clerk M G Callaghan received 153 votes
For Clerk W H Wright received 187 votes
For Marshal Jacob Johnson received 70 votes
For Marshal D A Smith received 270 votes
For Treasurer W H Taylor received 261 votes
The Chairman announced that Max Berlin, T E Knox
and D J Murphy having received the highest number
of votes were elected Trustees for the term provided
by law.
That W H Wright having received the highest number
of votes was elected Clerk for the term provided by law.
That D A Smith having received the highest number of
votes was elected Marshal for the term provided by law.
That W H Taylor having received the highest number
of votes was elected Treasurer for the term provided
by law
The only new Trustees present - Max Berlin and
T E Knox - were then sworn in and took the oath of office
and took their seats as members of the Board, Trustee
Victor retiring
A vote of thanks was extended to C S Victor the
retiring member of the Board for his efficient and
faithful services during the period that he had filled
the office of Trustee
W H Wright was sworn in as Clerk, D A Smith was
sworn in as Marshal and W H Taylor was sworn in
as Treasurer with instructions to file their bonds as
required by law
A J Murphy On motion and a vote being taken Trustee D J Murphy
elected Chairman was elected President of the Boars for the ensuing
term.
P Coghlan was reappointed Night Watchman, and
Edward M Stewart was appointed Town Steward at
a Salary of $ 15 per month
On motion the Board adjourned to Thursday
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the 24 inst
Attest W H Wright, Clerk
Approved
President Protem of the Board of Trustees
T E Knox (signed)
Pres. pro tem
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Livermore Cal April 24 1902
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met pursuant to adjournment at 8 oclock P M
Roll Call
Present Trustees Murphy, Kennedy, Knox, Berlin
Absent Trustee Meyers
President Murphy in the chair
The bonds as fixed by the Board, of the Town Officers
were presented as follows:
Bond of W H Wright Clerk and ex officio Assessor in the
sum of $3000. Sureties C S Victor, Rube Hunter and H P Winegar
Bond of D A Smith, Marshal and ex officio Tax Collector in the sum
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of $4000- J O MKown, E Pronzini, John Sweeny, and J
Fletcher as sureties.
Bond of W H Taylor, Treasurer in sum of $4000 with E Pronzini, R Hunter
W G Beck and F A Schrader as sureties
The several bonds were approved by the Board
and ordered filed
No further business appearing the Board adjourned
Attest W H Wright, Clerk
Approved
President Protem of the Board of Trustees
T E Knox (signed)
Pres. pro tem
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Livermore Cal May 5 1902
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore, met
in regular session at 8 oclock P. M.
Present Trustees Berlin, Kennedy, Knox,
Absent Trustee Meyers, Murphy
The minutes of the last regular and succeeding
meetings were read and approved
The monthly reports of Clerk, Marshal, Treasurer and
Health Officer were read and ordered filed
President Murphy by communication appointed
the following standing Committees
Committees Finance, G E Kennedy, T E Knox, J F Meyers
appointed Street, T E Knox , Max Berlin, G E Kennedy
Ordinance, Max Berlin, J F Meyers, T E Knox
Fire & Water, J F Meyers , Max Berlin, G E Kennedy
The following bills were read examined and passed
by the finance committee, allowed by the Board and
ordered paid
Bills GENERAL FUND (stamp)
185. Liv Water & Power Co, Water for April $ 54.50
186. Liv Water & Power Co, Street Lights April 101.50
187. A L Henry Publishing & printing 61.25
188 Election Board services Apl 14 32.00
189 H P Hansen Hauling on streets 14.00
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190 MKown & Mess Election supplies 13.00
191 Bank of Livermore Assignee of J W Merchant Hauling 22.00
192 E B Stewart Salary, April 4.50
193 D A Smith Salary April 72.00
194 J H Taylor Recorders fee April 15.00
195 Anspacher Bros Sundries 9.50
196 W H Wright Salary April & sundries 39.85
197 J J Silver Hauling on streets 9.25
198 Goodyear Rubber Co 300 ft Hose 270.00
199 Thos Twohey Street work 2.50
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200 MCormick Bros Coal 1.10
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201 MKown & Mess Assignees E Stewart Street-work 2.00
202 E Day Assignee B A Wallman " 2.00
203 P Coghlan Salary April 60.00
204 Geo Barnes Hauling on streets 21.25
205 W E Still Printing blanks 11.50
206 Thos Scott Salary April 20.00
LIBRARY FUND (stamp)
207 A L Henry Publishing 2.00
208 S J Harp Salary April 25.00
209 Liv Water & Power Co Library lights April 2.00
210 Geo Beck & Co Material 2.35
211 J Horton Lumber 23.07
212 L Madden Salary Library Janitor, Apl 7.00
Allowed out of General Fund $ 838.70
" " " Library " 61.42
Treasurers percentage to date allowed out of general fund 141.33
Total bal in Treasury after deducting all claims $ 2994.95
General Fund $ Library Fund $
A communication from the Hermann Sons was read
inviting the Board of Trustees and Town officers to a reception
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on Sunday evening May 11. The thanks of the Board
were tendered for the invitation.
The Water ordinance was laid over to an adjourned
meeting.
The Ordinance Committee introduced an ordinance
regulating the riding of bicycles on the streets of the
town, It was read and passed to second reading.
The matter of reinsuring the Town Hall and Jail
was referred to the Finance Committee with power to act.
The term of office of Thomas Scott as Town Attorney
having expired it was ordered that the office be declared
vacant and discontinued for the present.
On Motion J H Taylor was reappointed to the office
of Recorder and the Clerk instructed to make out his
appointment.
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On motion the Board adjourned to May 7
Attest W H Wright
Clerk
Approved
T E Knox (signed)
President Protem of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal May 7 1902
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
pursuant to adjournment at 8 oclock P. M.
Present Trustees Berlin, Kennedy, Knox
Absent Trustees Meyers, Murphy.
On motion Trustee Knox was elected temporary President
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Water Ordinance N 50 entitled " An ordinance establishing
Ordinance Water rates and fixing the compensation for water furnished
passed for family uses, for private purposes, for Municipal
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N 50 uses and for all public purposes for the year commencing
July 1 1902 and ending June 1. 1903. read for the first
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time on April 7, was again read, adopted section
by section and then passed as a whole by the following
vote, Ayes Trustees Berlin, Kennedy, Knox, Noes None
On motion the Board adjourned
Attest W H Wright
Clerk
Approved
T E Knox (signed)
President Protem of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal May 28 1902
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
pursuant to adjournment at 8 oclock P. M.
Present Trustees Berlin, Kennedy, Knox
Absent Trustees Meyers, Murphy.
On motion Trustee Knox was elected temporary
President
The President pro tem stated that the meeting had
been called for the purpose of taking action in the
matter of the Mandamus suit brought by S J Simons
against the Marshal to compel him to issue a license
On motion it was ordered that Attorney Thos Scott
be engaged to defend the suit and the Clerk was
instructed to make the necessary arrangement with
the Attorney
No further business appearing the Board adjourned
Attest W H Wright
Clerk
Approved
T E Knox (signed)
President Protem of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal June 2 1902
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met in regular session at 8 oclock P. M.
Present Trustees Berlin, Kennedy, Knox
Absent Trustees Meyers, Murphy.
On motion Trustee Knox was elected temporary President
The minutes of the preceding regular and succeeding
adjourned and called meetings were read and approved
as read.
The regular monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal and
Treasurer were read and ordered filed.
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On motion License N 767, issued to Mrs Bardillini
for $2., was rebated, she having gone out of business
The Marshal reported that D Lefranz had refused to
pay his license _ On motion the Marshal was instructed
to commence procedings through the Court to compel payment
and the Clerk was instructed to employ an Attorney if
necessary, to prosecute the case
By communication President Murphy appointed
A L Henry to be Library Trustee, vici himself, term
expired, and on motion the appointment was confirmed
by the Board.
The following bills were read, examined and approved
by the finance committee, allowed by the board and
ordered paid. General Fund
213 R S Chapman Fire hydrant $9.85
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214 P H MVicar Salary, Chief Engineer 1901-1902 50.00
215 H Seeband Extra Police May 9 2.00
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216 N D Dutcher Sundries 4.80 Allowed for 3.65
217 F Mally Meals for prisoners 6.00
218 W H Wright Salary May &c 42.00
219 P Coghlan " " 60.00
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220 D MDonald Rolling & watering streets 14.50
221 R Hunter Postage Stamps 7.00
222 Jas Callaghan Work on Streets 2.00
223 J H Taylor Recorders fees, May 18.00
224 H B Williams Work on Streets 4.00
225 Liv W & P Co Street lights, May 101.75
226 Liv W & P Co Water, May 54.50
227 D F Bernal Sprinkling streets May 30.00
228 Bailey & Bardillini Ins prem on Hall & Jail to May 8/05 35.00
229 D A Smith Salary, May 65.00
230 E Stewart " " steward 15.00
Library Fund
231 Liv W & P Co Lights for Library, May 2.00
232 S. J Harp Salary, Librarian, May 25.00
Total out of General Fund $ 520.25
" " " Library " 27.00
Bal in Gen Fund $2880.82
" " Library " 343.88
Total Cash bal $3222.70
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W Plath applied for a liquor license for the
premises N E cor 1 st and L street, formely occupied
by W Lund. It had the regular list of signatures and
was in proper form _ And on motion the license was
granted.
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Ordinance N 51, entitled an ordinance
regulating the use of bicycles and velocepedes within
the corporate limits of the Town of Livermore and repealing
the provisions of any ordinance in conflict there with
was read for the last time and on motion it was
adopted by unanimous vote
The Marshal was granted leave of absense from the
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the 21 st to 30 of June
On motion the Board adjourned
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Attest W H Wright
Clerk
Approved
T E Knox (signed)
President Protem of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal July 7 1902
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met in regular session at the above written place
and time at 8 oclock P M
Roll Call
Present Trustees Berlin, Kennedy, Knox
Absent Trustees Meyers, Murphy
On motion Trustee Knox was elected temporary
Chairman
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read
and approved as read
Monthly reports of Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer
were read and ordered filed
The following bills were read, examined and
approved by the finance Committee, allowed by the
board and ordered paid
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N 233. Liv Water & Power Co for June lights Gen fund $ 101.50
234 D F Bernal Spkg Streets, June " 30.00
235 D A Smith Salary June " 65.00
236 P Coghlan " " " 60.00
237 Liv Fire Dept " Jan 31 to May 31 " 150.00
238 J H Taylor Recorders fees June " 12.00
239 W Budworth Work on streets " 4.00
240 J Bowles Hauling " " " 9.00
241 E Stewart Salary June " 15.00
242 W H Wright Salary June " 40.00
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243 MKown & Mess Sundries " 4.35
244 A L Henry Publishing & Printing " 18.50
245 Liv Water & Power Co Water June " 57.00
246 Bank of Livermore Library fund 1.64
247 W Budworth Work for Library " 3.00
248 S J Harp Salary Librarian June " 25.00
249 Anspacher Bros Sundries for Library 13.95
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250 MKown & Mess Sub to papers, Library fund 16.90
251 Liv Water & Power Co Lights for Library " 2.00
Total bills ordered paid out of Gen Fund $ 566.35
" " " " " " " " 62.49
Total of all bills
Bal on hand in Treasury at date of last report, Gen Fund $ 2880.82
Bills ordered paid 566.35
Bal on hand in Treasury at date of last report Library Fund $ 341.88
Bills ordered paid 62.49
Amount in Treasury after deducting bills ordered paid, General Fund
$ 2316.47 Library Fund $ 279.39
Application for Liquor Licenses were received from
J N Abbott located at the Cafe Royal Saloon and
Geo Ipswitch at the Washington Hotel and on motion
the licenses were granted
The Clerk was instructed to notify the Fire Company
to reccommend a person for appointment as Chief Engineer
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for the ensuing year , Chief MVicars term having expired
The Marshal was ordered to Notify Mrs E Thomas
to remove the trees growing in the sidewalk in front of
her property on Livermore Ave as they were an obstruction
to travel _ and also notify the owner of what is known as
the Rudel store on the same street to lower the side walk
to grade height.
The Marshal was also instructed to Notify Mrs D
Laumeister to trim the hedge in front of her property
on L street now overgrowing the sidewalk
A Committee of the whole was appointed to look
into the matter of oiling certain streets, with power
to order the work done if considered advisable
No other business appearing, On motion the
Board adjourned
Attest W H Wright Clerk
Approved
T E Knox (signed)
President pro tem of the Board of Town Trustees
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Livermore Cal August 4 1902
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
in regular session at the above written place and date
at 8 oclock P M
Roll Call
Present Trustees Berlin, Knox, Kennedy, Meyers
Absent Trustee Murphy
On motion Trustee Knox was elected temporary {resident
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and
approved as read.
The regular monthly reports of Clerk, Marshal Treasurer
and Health Officer were read and ordered filed
The following bills were read, examined and approved
by the finance committee, allowed by the board and
ordered paid
Bills General Fund
1 D F Bernal street sprinkling, July $ 30.00
2 E Stewart Stewards salary " 15.00
3 Water & Power Co Lights " 101.50
4 P Coghlan Night watch Salary " 60.00
5 J K Warner Health Officers salary June 1/01 to June 1/02 50.00
6 Water & Power Co Water July 57.00
7 D A Smith Marshal salary " 65.00
8 I Horton Cement & Lumber 6.54
9 J H Taylor Recorders fees " 12.00
10 W Budworth Work on streets 3.50
11 H B Williams " " " 5.00
12 Decamp & Mosher Oiling Lizzie st 100.00
13 W H Wright Clerks Salary July 40.00
Library Fund
14 S J Harp Janitors sal May 1 to July 31 4.50
15 S J Harp Librarians Salary July 25.00
16 Beck Drug Co Subscriptions to papers 3.00
17 Water & Power Co Lights for Library July 2.00
Paid out of General Fund $ 545.54
" " " Library " 34.50
Bal in Treasury after payment of claims $ 2140.93 Gen fund
" " " " " " " 254.89 Library "
On the recommendation of the members of the Fire
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Department, the Board appointed P H MVicar to be
Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, to succeed himself
for the ensuing year
Trustee Knox, Chairman of the Committee of the whole
reported that the Committee had ordered the oiling of Lizzie
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street, from 2 to 7 streets, at an expense of $1 per
bbl of oil laid on. and that the work had been done
in a satisfactory manner
The Marshal reported that he had notified Mrs E
Thomas and the owner of the Rudel store about their
sidewalks and that they had agreed to comply with the
order of the Board
On motion it was ordered that the Fire and Water
Committee have a new entrance constructed to the stairs
leading to the Boardroom and close the present entrance
that goes through the fire apparatus department.
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Ordinance N entitled " An Ordinance to establish
a Board of Health for the Town of Livermore, " was
read and passed to print
On motion a committee of the whole was appointed
to consider the advisability of oiling certain streets with
power to have the work done if considered necessary
and also to take action in the matter of watering the
streets and procuring a sprinkling cart for the season.
The Marshal was instructed to notify all property
owner to trim up the trees along the sidewalks in front
of their property, in accordance with the regulations
fixed by ordinance and in case of refusal or
non compliance to have the same done at the owners
expense
On motion the Board adjourned
Attest: W H Wright, Clerk
Approved T E Knox (signed)
President pro tem of the Board of Town Trustees.
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Livermore Cal Sept 2 1902
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met in regular session at the above place and
date at 8 oclock P M
Roll Call
Present Trustees Berlin, Kennedy, Knox, Meyers
Absent Trustee Murphy
Trustee Knox was elected temporary President
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read
and approved as read
The regular monthly reports of Clerk, Marshal,
Treasurer and Health Officer were read and ordered
filed.
The Board refused to grant a license to the proprietors
of O F Cappers Merry go round for the reason than there
was an infectious disease in town and that it was not
considered advisable to grant a license for a business
in which crowds of children were gathered together as
it might spread the infection, but that if later the
Health Officer reported an abatement of the disease,
it might be issued by the Marshal
The following bills were read, examined and
approved by the finance committee, allowed by
the Board and ordered paid
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18 Liv Fire Dept Salaries, quarter ending Aug 31 $ 150.00
19 D F Bernal streets spkg, Aug 16.00
20 Carl Beu Painting , por Town Hall 3.00
21 Thos Scott Legal services 25.00
22 D A Smith Salary Marshal, Aug, 65.00
23 P Coghlan " Watchman " 60.00
24 W Budworth Work on Town Hall 9.75
25 Geo Barnes Hauling 20.75
26 John Merchant Watchman quarantine 26.00
27 J F Summers " " 18.00
28 R Christensen " " 2.00
. 395.50
395.50
29 Thos Magure Watchman, quarantine 2.00
30 San Cobb " " 2.00
31 F W Scott " " 2.00
32 J H Taylor Recorders fees Aug 12.00
33 H B Williams Work on the streets 6.50
34 E Stewart Salary, Steward, Aug 15.00
35 Anspacher Bros Lumber oil &c 10.20
36 Warren Clark work on streets 3.00
37 Geo Beck & Co Supplies 14.55
38 W H Wright Salary, Clerk, Aug 40.00
39 Liv Water & Power Co Lights Aug 101.50
40 " " " Water " 57.00
661.25
Library Fund
41 Liv Water & Power Co Lights Library Aug 2.00
42 S J Harp Salary, Librarian, Aug 25.00
27.00
Total amount of bills allowed, General Fund $661.25 - Library
Fund $ 27.00
The bills of DeCamp and Mosher for oiling streets were
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Ord N 52
laid over for consideration
Board of Health
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Ordinance N 52, entitled an Ordinance to establish a
Board of Health for the Town of Livermore, was read and
adopted by the following vote _ Ayes, Berlin, Kennedy, Knox
Meyers, Noes None, Absent Murphy
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On motion the Board adjourned to Monday to Sept 8
Attest: W H Wright, Clerk
Approved D. J. Murphy (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of Town of Livermore
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Livermore Cal Sept 8 1902
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met pursuant
to adjournment at 8 oclock P M
Roll Call
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers.
Absent Trustees Murphy, Berlin
Trustee Meyers in the Chair
The following bills were read, examined and approved
by the finance committee, allowed by the board and
ordered paid
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43 De Camp & Mosher oiling Liv Ave $ 118.12
44 " " oiling 1st street 445.62
45 " " Oiling L " 275.62
46 " " " " " 196.87
47 " " " Lizzie " 78.75
Total $ 1114.98
Bal in Treasury after paying bills for the month
General Fund $ 931.70
Library " 237.89
A petition was received and read, from the Saloon Keepers
of Livermore, 13 in number, asking the Board to repeal
Section 7 of Ordinance 17, relating to slot machines
On motion the petition was laid over for future
consideration
On motion of Trustee Knox, seconded by Trustee Kennedy
the Tax levy for the Town of Livermore, for the currant
year was fixed as follows
General Fund 65 cents on the $100 of valuation
Library Fund 10 cents on the $100 of valuation
Total 75 cents. The motion was adopted by unanimous
vote
The Cheif Engineer informed the Board that the suction
hose on the fire engine had burst at the practice meeting
of the Fire Department held during the evening
The Cheif was instructed to write to the firm from whom
the hose was purchased and ask them to replace it
On motion the Board 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 October 6 1902
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
in regular session at the above place and date at 7
oclock P. M.
Roll Call
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers, Murphy
Absent Trustee Berlin
President Murphy in the Chair
The Minutees of the last regular and adjourned
meetings were read and approved as read
The regular monthly reports of Clerk, Marshal and
Treasurer were read and ordered filed
Bills as follows were read, examined and approved
by the finance Committee, Allowed by the Board and
ordered paid
Gen Fund # 48 W B Warner Guard at quarantine $ 4.00
49 J Horton Lumber &c 25.20
50 Ed Stewart Salary Sept Steward 15.00
51 D A Smith " " Marshal 65.00
52 Thos Twohey work on streets 4.00
53 J. H. Taylor Recorders fees Sept 21.00
54 P Coghlan Salary Night watch Sept 60.00
55 W E Still Printing books for Town 9.50
56 Geo Beck & Co Sup to quarantined persons 3.85
57 J J Silver Hauling on Streets 5.50
58 H P Hansen " " " 7.50
59 W H Wright Salary, Clerk, Sept & exp 42.50
60 Liv Water & P Co Lights Sept 101.50
61 Liv Water & P Co Water Sept 57.00
Library Fund 62 Liv Water & Power Co Lights, Library, Sept 2.00
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63 G W MKenzie Sub to paper " " 1.50
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64 MKown & Mess " " " " " 8.00
Library Fund 65 S J Harp Salary Librarian Sept 25.00 .
Total bills allowed
A bill of A L Henry for $25. was laid over for
investigation
An application for saloon license was received
from Alex Macchia, he having purchased the business
of Frank Traversa, On motion it was ordered that he
be granted a license
A petition was received from W P Thorn and 94 other
qualified voters of the Town, requesting the Board to call
an election for the purpose of cutting off and excluding
form the corporate limits of the town, certain territory
therein described_ It was referred to a committee of
the whole
No other business appearing, On motion the board
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adjourned to Wednesday the 8 inst
Attest: W H Wright Clerk
Approved
D. J. Murphy (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal Oct 8 1902
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
pursuant to adjournment at 7 oclock P. M.
Roll Call
Present Trustees Berlin, Kennedy, Knox, Murphy
Absent Trustee Meyers
President Murphy in the Chair
The bill of A L Henry for Advertising and blanks for
the sum of $25. having been approved by the finance
committee was allowed by the board and ordered paid
Bal in Treasury after payment of bills for month
General Fund $ 958.65
Library " 238.89
No other business appearing the board adjourned
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to Tuesday the 14 inst
D. J. Murphy (signed)
Attest: W H Wright
Clerk
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The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
pursuant to adjournment at 7 oclock P. M.
Roll Call
Present Trustees Berlin, Kennedy, Knox, Meyers.
Absent Trustee Murphy
On motion Trustee Knox was elected temporary
President
On Motion the matter of the petition to change the
boundary limits of the Town was laid over
No further business appearing the Board 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 Nov 3 1902
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met in regular session at 7 oclock P. M.
Roll Call
Present Trustees Berlin, Kennedy, Meyers, Murphy
Absent Trustees Knox.
President Murphy in the chair
The minutes of the last regular and succeeding adjourned
meeting were read and approved as read.
Monthly Reports of Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer
were read and ordered filed.
The following bills were read, examined and approved
by the finance committee, allowed by the board and
ordered paid
# 67 J J Silver Hauling $5.50
68 E Stewart Salary Oct. Town Steward 15.00
69 P Coghlan " " Night Watch 60.00
70 W Budworth Labor 13.00
71 Carl Beu Lights in Town Hall Windows 1.50
72. Thos Twohey Jr Labor 12.50
73 J H Taylor Recorders fees Oct 12.00
74 D A Smith Salary, Oct, Marshal 65.00
75 A L Henry Printing 10.50
76 W H Wright Salary &c, Oct Clerk 42.50
77 Liv Water & Power Co Electrical Lights, Oct. 101.50
78 " " " " Water " 57.00 .
General Fund 396.00
79 Liv Water & Power Co Light in Library Oct 2.00
80 S J Harp Salary, Oct. Librarian &c 29.50 .
Library Fund 31.50
Total of bills all owed $ 427.50
Bal in Treasury after payment of currant bills
General Fund $ 981.63
Library " 230.66___
$
Total all funds 1212.29
No other business appearing the Board adjourned to
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Nov 6
Attest: W H Wright
Clerk
Approved
D. J. Murphy (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of Town of Livermore
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Livermore Cal Nov 6 1902
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met pursuant to adjournment at 7 oclock P M
Present Trustees Berlin, Knox, Meyers
Absent Trustees Kennedy, Murphy
Trustee Meyers in the Chair
Some discussion was had over the plans for a news
bridge over the Arroyo Mocho, No conclusion was
arrived at and the matter was laid over until
all members of the Board could be present
Adjourned.
Attest: W H Wright
Clerk
Approved D. J. Murphy (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal December 1st 1902
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met in
regular session at 7 oclock PM
Present Trustees Berlin, Kennedy, Knox, Meyers, Murphy
Absent None
President Murphy in the chair
The minutes of the last regular and adjourned meeting were read and
approved
The monthly reports of Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer
were read and ordered filed
A communication from the Municipal League was read
Municipal requesting this board to be as fully represented as possible, at
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League the convention of the League commencing Dec 10
On motion it ordered that the board as a whole, including
the Clerk, attend the convention.
Plans adopted On motion the plans and specifications for a bridge
for new bridge across the Arroyo Mocho at Palmer Crossing, as made by
A J Palmer, was addopted, and the Clerk was instructed
to advertise for bids as prescribed by law; Bids to be opened
Dec 22 1902 and to be accompanied by a certified check
for at least 10% of the amount of each bid; The Board
reserving the right to reject any and all bids
Dog tax The Marshal was instructed to get new dog tags
for the year 1903 and immediately proceed to inforce
the stray dog law and collect the dog tax
The following bills were read, examined and approved
by the finance committee, allowed by the Board and
the Clerk instructed to draw warrants on the Treasury
for the several amounts
#General Fund
Bills 81 J Bennett Labor $ 2.00
82 P Coghlan, Nightwatch, Salary Nov 60.00
83 Liv Fire Dept Salaries quarter ending Dec 1. 150.00
84 W Budworth Labor 2.00
85 J H Taylor, Recorders fees Nov 12.00
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86 MKown & Mess Sundries 7.20
87 E Stewart Town Steward, Salary, Nov 15.00
88 J Horton Lumber & Cement 32.46
89 Thos Twohey Labor 4.50
90 W J Wright, Clerk, Salary Nov 40.00
91 League of Cal Municipalities, dues 20.00
92 J J Silver Hauling 3.50
93 F Mally Meals to prisoners 8.25
94 D A Smith Marshal Salary &c, Nov 67.00
95 Liv Water & Power Co, Water, Nov 57.00
96 Liv Water & Power Co. Light, Nov 101.50
$
Total out of General Fund 582.41
Library Fund
97 Liv Water & Power Co Light Library 2.00
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98 J O MKown Ins premium on Library 43.50
99 S J Harp Librarian, Salary Nov 25.00
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1 00 G W MKenzie Sub to papers 1.30 .
Total out of Library Fund $ 71.80
Bal in Treasury Dec 1st, Gen Fund $2350.29
Deduct bills allowed 582.41 .
Bal in Gen Fund $1767.88
Bal in Treasury Dec 1 Library Fund $402.61
Bills allowed 71.80 .
$ 330.81
A Resolution was introduced and passed, directing
all corporations or persons supplying water to the
Town of Livermore or the inhabitants there of, to furnish
a detailed statement showing the name of each water
rate payer, the amounts paid during the year and such
other information as is required by law. And the Clerk
was ordered to furnish a copy of the resolution to each
Water Company.
On motion the Board then adjourned to
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the 22 of December
Attest: W H Wright , Clerk
Approved T. E. Knox protem (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
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Livermore, Cal. Dec 22" 1902
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met pursuant to adjournment at 7 oclock P. M.
Roll Call
Present Trustees Berlin, Kennedy, Knox, Murphy.
Absent Trustee Meyers
The Clerk stated that three sealed proposals for
the erection of the proposed bridge had been received, he
was ordered to open them and it was found that the bids
were as follows
Cotton Bros & Co $ 1154.00
A J Palmer 684.00
C W Bradshaw 615.00
On motion it was ordered that the bids be taken
under consideration, and the Board adjourn to Wednesday
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the 24 inst at 2 oclock P. M.
Adjourned
Attest: W H Wright
Clerk
Approved T. E. Knox pro tem (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
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Livermore, Cal. Dec 24 1902
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met pursuant
to adjournment at 2 oclock P M
Roll Call
Present Trustees Berlin, Kennedy, Knox, Murphy, Meyers
Absent None
The President stated that the bids for the new bridge
would now be considered
On motion of Trustee Knox, Seconded by Trustee Kennedy
it was ordered that the contract for building the new bridge by
Contract for awarded to C W Bradshaw, his being the lowest bid, for
bridge awarded the sum of $ 615.00. The motion was carried by unanimous vote
to C W Bradshaw On motion the President and Clerk were instructed to sign
the contract on behalf of the Board
The bond of C W Bradshaw presented his bond in the sum of $400-
with H Gardemeyer and F A Schrader as sureties. and
on motion the bond was approved and accepted.
The Clerk was ordered to have a copy of the plans and
specifications made for use of the Contractor.
On motion the Board adjourned
Attest: W H Wright
Clerk
Approved
T. E. Knox pro tem (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
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