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Town Hall
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Livermore, Cal. January 5 1903
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met in
regular session at the above written place and date at
7 oclock P. M.
At roll call there were present
Trustees Berlin, Kennedy, Knox, Meyers
Absent
Trustee Murphy
On motion Trustee Knox was elected temporary President
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The minutes of the meeting on Dec 1st and 22 were
read and approved
The 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_ _ General Fund. _
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Double N# 100 Expenses of Delegates to Municipal League 60.00
101 P Coghlan Salary, Night watch, Dec 60.00
102 E Stewart " Steward " 15.00
103 E F Aylward rep Fire Engine 1.00
Bills 104 Thos Twohey Work on streets 1.00
105 A L Henry Printing & advertising 29.25
106 W E Still Printing town billheads 7.00
107 W H Wright Salary &c, Clerk, Dec 43.50
108 E R Jackson Badge for Pound Master 1.75
109 D A Smith Salary, Marshal, Dec 65.00
110 C Beu Work on Engine 2.25
111 J H Taylor Recorders fees Dec 15.00
112 A J Palmer, drawing plans & specifications for bridge 14.00
113 Geo Beck & Co Sundries 14.00
328.75
328.75
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114 Liv Water & Power Co Electric Light, Dec 101.50
115 " " " " Water " 57.00
Library fund
116 Liv Water & Power Co Library lights Dec 2.00
117 Anspacher Bros Library books 94.50
118 S J Harp Salary, Librarian, Dec 25.00
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119 G W MKenzie , Sub to papers 3.90
120 Larsen Bros Coal for library 5.75
Total of bills allowed $ 618.40
General fund $487.25
Library fund 131.15
Balance in Treasury Jany 1st 1903 $5554.40
Bills allowed 618.40
Amount in Treasury after deducting bills allowed
General Fund $ 4302.25
Library Fund 633.75
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Bills of H P Hansen $ 19 and Anspacher Bros $4 were
laid over for investigation
On motion it was ordered that A J Palmer be employed
to inspect the work on the new bridge during construction, to be
paid for the actual time while so engaged
The Clerk was instructed to notify all corporations having
telegraph, telephone and electric light poles on the streets of
the town, to pain the same if not painted at the present time
On motion the Boar adjourned
Attest: W H Wright Clerk
Approved
T. E. Knox pro tem (signed)
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
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Town Hall
Livermore Cal January 21 st 1903
Called Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
pursuant to a call of the President at 2 oclock P M
Present Trustees Knox, Berlin, Murphy
Absent Trustees Kennedy and Meyers
The President stated that the meeting had been called
for the purpose of accepting the new bridge, the contractor
having notified the Board through him of its completion.
The Committee of the whole reported that they, with
the expert A J Palmer, had examined the work and
found it done in accordance with the plans and specification
and recommended it s acceptance by the Board
On motion of Trustee Knox, seconded by Trustee Berlin
it was ordered that the work be accepted and the bridge
received by the Board.
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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Town Hall
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Livermore Cal February 2 1903
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met in regular session at the above written place
and date at 7 oclock P. M.
Present Trustees Berlin, Knox, Meyers.
Absent Trustees Kennedy, Murphy
On motion Trustee Knox was elected temporary
President and presided.
The minutes of the last regular and called
meetings were read and approved as read
Reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer
were read and ordered filed
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Licenses of John C Simons N 712 for $ 10_, J H Brunning
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License N 106 for $ 3_, and JH Brunning N 227 for $3_ were
rebated rebated. the Board being informed by the Marshal that
the above mentioned persons had not done business
during the time the licenses were issued for.
The following bills were read, examined and
approved by the finance committee, allowed by the
board and ordered paid
General Fund
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Bills N 121 F Mally, meals for prisoners $ 6.75
122 Anspacher Bros Sundries 4.25
123 W Armstrong labor on approach to bridge 53.00
124 J H Taylor Recorders fees January 9.00
125 W H Wright Salary, Clerk, Jany &c 40.25
126 P Coghlan " Watchman " 60.00
127 H P Hansen Street cleaning 1.50
128 Geo Beck & co Supplies 12.10
129 D A Smith Salary, Marshal, Jany &c 65.50
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130 D MDonald Work on approach to bridge 69.00
131 E Conrad Impounding and Killing dogs 38.00
. 359.35
359.35
132. E P Jackson Lanterns 2.50
133. Crane Bros Dog Tags 5.00
134. H P Hansen Hauling on Streets 19.50
135. E Stewart Salary, Steward, Jany 15.00
136. J J Silver Hauling on streets 4.00
137. Thos Twohey labor on streets 12.00
138. A J Palmer Superintending work on bridge 12.25
139. C W Bradshaw 1st payment on bridge contract 400.00
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140. C W Bradshaw 2 and final " " " " 215.00
141. Liv W & P Co Electric lights Jany 101.50
142. " " " " Water " 57.00
Library Fund
1203.10
143 Liv W & P Co Lights for library Jany 3.00
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144. C A MClain Sundries 1.65
145 S J Harp, Salry, librarian Jany &c 29.50
84.15
Total of bills allowed 1237.25
General fund $ 1203.10 Library Fund $34.15
Bal in Gen fund Feby 1 $4764.97
Bills allowed for Jany 1203.10 .
On hand in Treasury $ 3561.87
Bal in Library fundFeby 1 $ 644.78
Bills allowed for Jany 34.15 .
On hand in Library fund $ 610.63
The Board waived the usual 35 days time in making
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the 2 and final payment on contract for bridge
and a warrant was ordered drawn as above shown for
the amount, $215-
A report was received from E Conrad Deputy Pound
Master showing the number of animals impounded by
him, fees received and number of dogs Killed, It
was ordered filed
A sworn statement was received from the Livermore
Water & Power Co, showing receipts, expenditures and
cost of construction of the plant used by the Company
as required by law, after reading it was referred to
the Fire and Water Committee
No other business appearing the Board adjourned
Attest: W H Wright
Clerk
Approved T. E. Knox (signed)
pro tem
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Town Hall
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Livermore Cal March 2 1903
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
in regular session at the above written place and date
at 7 oclock P. M.
Roll Call
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers.
Absent Trustees Berlin, Murphy
On motion Trustee Knox was elected temporary
President
The minutes of the last regular meeting were
read and approved as read
The Clerk, Marshal, and Deputy
Poundmaster presented their monthly reports
which were read and ordered filed
The Chairman of the Fire and Water committee
reported that the Committee had examined the
Statement of the Livermore Water & Power Co
and recommended that the ordinance committee
be instructed to prepare and present an ordinance
fixing the water rates at about the present schedule
It was so ordered
The following bills were read, examined and
approved by the finance committee, allowed by the
board and ordered paid
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146 Liv Fire Dept Salaries quarter ending Mch 1 $150.00
147 E Conrad Killing dogs 19.00
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148 MKown & Mess Sundries 2.00
149 Geo Beck & Co Supplies 9.05
150 D A Smith Salary Feby &c 67.50
151 Geo Barnes Hauling streets 9.50
152 J J Silver " " 4.50
261.55
261.55
153 J H Taylor Recorders fees Feby 9.00
154 E Stewart Salary Feby 15.00
155 W H Wright " " Town Clerk 40.00
156 P Coghlan " " Watchman 60.00
157 Liv Water & P Co Water " 57.00
158 " " " Electric Light Feby 101.75
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159 MKown & Mess Sub to papers Library Fund 13.60
160 S J Harp Salary Librarian Feby " 25.00
161 N D Dutcher Sundries " 19.40
162 Liv W & P Co Light for Library Feby " 2.00
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Total bills allowed 604.30
Out of General fund $ 544.30 Library fund $60.00
Bal on hand in general fund Mch 1 $ 4501.50
Bills allowed 544.30 .
Bal in Gen fund after payment of bills $ 3957.20
Bal on hand in Library fund Mch 1 $ 620.63
Bills allowed 60.00 .
Bal in Library fund after payment of bills $ 560.63
Total Cash bal on hand on Treasury $ 4517.83
Simon Foscalina appeared before the Board and
stated that at the request of a number of taxpayers he
would ask that a street light be placed on N street
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either at the corner of 3 of 4 streets, - The matter was
referred to the fire and Water committee with power to
act.
The chairman stated that he had been requested by
W Wilmot to ask the board to fix a license on all
fish peddlers doing business in the town - The request
was referred to the ordinance committee
On motion the Clerk was instructed to prepare
a "Resolution of Intention" in the matter of constructing
a cement sidewalk and gutter on the South side
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of First street between MLeod and Maple streets
to be presented at the next meeting
On motion the Board adjourned
Attest: W H Wright Clerk
Approved D. J. Murphy (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal April 6 1903
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
in regular session at the above written place and date
at 7.30 P. M.
Roll Call
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers, Murphy
Absent Trustees Berlin
The minutes of the last regular meeting were
read and approved as read
The regular monthly reports of the 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
163 E Stewart, Salary, Town Steward, Mch $ 15.00
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164 A H MDonald Labor on streets 1.00
165 Carl Beu Repairing fire hose 2.00
166 P Coghlan Salary, Watchman, Mch, 60.00
167 H P Hansen Hauling on streets 9.00
168 M S Anthony Repairing Lanterns 1.25
169 J H Taylor Recorders fees Mch 9.00
170 A V Bradshaw Tpi writhing ordinances &c 1.00
171 D A Smith salary &c Marshal, Mch 69.00
172 W Budworth Work on streets 2.00
173 W H Wright salary, Clerk. Mch 40.00
174 Liv Warehouse Co Baling rope 2.25
175 Liv Water & Power Co Water, Mch 57.00
176 Liv Water & Power Co Electric Light " 101.75
371.25
371.25
out of the General Fund and
177 Liv Water & bPower Co Lights in Library 2.00
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178 C A MClain Brooms for Library 1.65
179 Anspacher Bros Books " 97.55
180 S J Harp Librarian Salary Mch 25.00
181 H H Northmore sub to Newspapers 3.90 .
Total bills allowed $501.35
General Fund $371.25
Library " 130.10 501.35
Bal ion Treasury last repo0rt, Gen Fund, $3613.57
Bills allowed 371.25
Bal in fund after payment of bills $3232.32
Bal in Library Fund last report $570.63
Bills allowed 130.10 .
Bal in fund after payment of bills $ 440.53
The fire and water committee were granted further
time to report on advisability of placing street lights
on N street
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Ordinance N_ fixing water rates for the year
Water rate commencing July 1st 1903 was presented by the
Ordinance ordinance committee. It was read and passed to
print. The Clerk was instructed to notify the Water
Company to appear at the next regular meeting
when the ordinance would come up for final
passage
An application in regular form was received from
License to Max Max Berlin asking for a Liquor License for the
Berlin granted Farmers Exchange Hotel. It was granted by
unamous vote
License to A An application for a Liquor License was received
VonThun from A von Thun doing business in the Red Light
granted Saloon. On motion the license was granted
An application for a Liquor License was received
from W A Thomas for a new saloon in the Gardemeyer
W A Thomas building on Livermore Avenue. On a motion being
refused a taken it was refused by the following vote
Liquor license Ayes Trustee Murphy
Noes Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers
Petition to A petition was received from H Gardemeyer and nine
grade Liv. other property owners asking the board to grade Livermore
Ave Avenue from Railroad Avenue to Junction Avenue
It was referred to the street committee
The following resolution of Intention was presented
and read.
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Resolution of Intention N 1.
Resolved. That it is the intention of the Board of Trustees
of the Town of Livermore, to order the following street
Resolution work done in the Town of Livermore, to wit:
of intention That cement curbing and artificial stone sidewalk
to order be laid on the South Easterly side of First street from
Cement curb the Easterly line of the land of J S Dungan to the
and sidewalk Westerly line of Maple street, being the sidewalk
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laid down on the northerly side of Block N 3. of the MLeod Tract
on 1st street Said order will be made at the experation of 10 days
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bet MLeod after notice of this resolution.
and Maple The Clerk of the Town is hereby directed to post a
copy of this resolution in three public places in the
Town of Livermore and publish it in the Livermore
Herald the official papaper of the said Town.
On motion the resolution was passed by the
following vote
Ayes Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers, Murphy
Noes None
An application for the position of Town Steward
was received from Wm Budworth. The petition was
placed on file
Flood Water A number of citizens appeared before the board asking
that the board take some action towards the protection
of the town against water during flood time and
that the board of supervisors be requested to meet the
Trustees on the near future to consult as to the best method
to be adopted in regard to the matter
On motion the Clerk was instructed to request the
Board of Supervisors to meet the Trustees and citizens
at the Earliest possible moment
On motion the Board adjourned to meet on Monday
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the 13 instant
Attest: W H Wright Clerk
Approved D. J. Murphy (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees
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Town Hall
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Livermore Cal April 13 1903
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
at the above place and date pursuant to adjournment.
at 7.30 P.M.
Present Trustees Kennedy, Meyers, Murphy
Absent Trustees Berlin, Knox.
President Murphy in the Chair
The following resolution was presented and read.
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Resolution Ordering Street Work N 1.
Resolved, That the following street work be and is
hereby ordered done, in the Town of Livermore, to wit:
That Cement Curbing and artificial stone sidewalk
be laid on the South Easterly side of First street from
the Easterly line of the land of H S Dungan to the Westerly
line of Maple street, being the sidewalk on the northerly
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side of Block N 3. of the MLeod Tract, the said
side walk to be 14 feet in width.
That the owners and occupants of lands and lots
fronting on said side of First street as aforesaid, may
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make the said improvements on or before the 27
day of April 1903, provided in default of the said
owners or occupants of the lots aforesaid, or any of
them, to begin work on said improvements on or
before said date, then the Town Clerk shall forthwith
post a notice in three public places in the Town of
Livermore for at least five days and cause the
same to be published in the Livermore Herald, the
official paper of said town: Said notices shall
describe the improvements to be made and the time
in which sealed proposals will be received by said
Clerk for the making of the said improvements.
On motion the resolution was adopted by
the following vote
Ayes Trustees Kennedy, Meyers, Murphy
Noes None
Absent Trustees Knox, Berlin
On motion the Board adjourned
Attest: W H Wright Clerk
Approved D. J. Murphy (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal May 4 1903
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met in regular session at the above written place
and date at 7.30 P M
Roll Call
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers, Murphy
Absent Trustee Berlin
President Murphy in the Chair
The Minutes of the last regular and adjourned meetings
were read and approved
The regular monthly reports of Clerk, Marshal
and Treasurer were read and ordered filed
President Murphy At this stage of the proceedings President Murphy vacated
resign president the chair and presented his resignation as president
of the board of the Board of Trustees and on motion the resignation
was accepted.
Trustee Knox The Board then proceded to Elect a now president, ON
Elected president motion of Trustee Meyers, seconded by Trustee Kennedy
Trustee T E Knox was unanimously Elected president
of the Board
The new president Trustee Knox in a few well chosen
remarks thanked the board for the honor conferred upon
him and was inducted into his position
Mr John Sweeny presented a petition requesting the
board to grant him permission to erect a frame building
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on the Southwest corner of First and MLeod Streets
On motion the permission was granted
The following bills were read, examined and
approved by the finance committee, allowed by the
board and warrants ordered drawn on the Treasury
for the several amounts
General Fund
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182 Geo Beck & Co Supplies 9.10
183 J J Silver Hauling 7.00
184 H P Hansen " 2.00
185 F Mally Meals for prisoners 2.25
186 P Coghlan Salary April 60.00
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187 D MDonald Work on Streets 79.00
188 E Connrad Killing dogs 9.00
189 Lassen Bros Coal &c 1.95
190 J H Taylor Recorders fees April 9.00
191 E Henriksen Rep Town Jail 6.00
192 W Budworth Labor 5.00
193 E B Stewart Salary, April, Town Steward 15.00
194 A L Henry Printing & publishing 14.12
195 W H Wright Salary, Clerk, April 40.00
196 D A Smith " Marshal " 65.00
197 Liv W & P Co Water April 57.00
198 " " " Electric Light April 101.75
Library Fund
199 Liv W & P Co Lights in library April 2.00
200 S J Harp Librarian, Salary &c April 29.50
Total amount allowed out of general Fund $ 483.17
" " " " " library " 31.50 .
Total out of All funds $ 514.67
Bal in General Fund May 1 $3664.32
Bills allowed 483.17 .
Bal in Treasury Gen Fund $3181.15
Bal in Library fund May 1 $ 450.53
Bills allowed " " 31.50 .
Bal in Library fund $ 419.03
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Water rates Ordinance N 53 fixing rates to be charged for
ordinance Water for the year commencing July 1 1903 was
passed read for the second time and came up for final passage
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On Motion Ordinance N 53 was adopted and passed
by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers, Murphy
Noes None
Absent Trustee Berlin
Complaint having been made of noxious water
being run in the gutters on First street the Board of
Health was instructed to have the practice abated
On motion the Clerk was instructed to communicate
with the Livermore Water and Power Co in regard to
the reduction of the rates changed for street lights
On motion the Board adjourned
Attest: W H Wright Clerk
Approved
T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
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Livermore Cal June 1 1903
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
in regular session at the above written place and date
at 8 o clock P.M. T
Roll Call
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Murphy
Absent Trustees Berlin, Meyers
President Knox in the chair
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved
The regular 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
GENERAL FUND (stamp)
201 W E Still Assessment blanks $ 15.00
202 Geo Barnes Hauling 11.25
203 J Bowles Team on sprinkler 26.00
204 W H Wright Salary & stamps 48.00
205 E Conrad Killing dogs 8.00
206 Thos Maguire Labor 26.00
207 J H Taylor Recorders fees 12.00
208 Jas Trumbley Labor 7.00
209 P Coghlan Salary 60.00
210 Liv Fire Dept Salaries, Quarter ending May 31 150.00
211 A L Henry Assessment Roll 22.50
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212 P H MVicar Salary Year ending June 1 50.00
213 D F Bernal use of Sprinkler 12.00
214 D A Smith Salary &c 67.00
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215 A J MDonald Labor 2.50
216 J J Silver Hauling 3.50
217 W A Thomas Quarantine guard 3.00
523.75
523.75
218 J K Warner Salary to June 1 $ 54.00
219 Ed Stewart Salary May 15.00
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220 D MDonald Oiling Streets 185.00
221 Liv Water & Power Co Electric Light May 101.75
222 " " " " Water " 65.80
LIBRARY FUND (stamp)
223 Liv Water & Power Co Lights for Library 2.00
224 S J Harp Salary Librarian May 25.00
225 W E Still Printing for Library 1.50
226 Lassen Bros Coal of Library 5.60
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Bal in Treasury June 1 Gen Fund 3567.15
" " " " Library " 429.03
Bal in Gen fund after payment of June bills $ 2621.85
" " Library " " " " " " 394.93
The annual report of the Chief Engineer was read and
ordered filed
The Fire Department through its clerk having unanimously
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recommeded the appointment of P H MVicar as Chief
Engineer the board on motion reappointed him to fill
the office for the ensuing year
Max Berlin A communication was received form Trustee
resigns Max Berlin tendering his resignation from the
board. On motion the resignation was accepted
The culvert on North side of First street accross L street
was reported out of repair, The Marshal was instructed
to attend to the matter
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On motion the Board adjourned to June 5
Attest: W H Wright Clerk
Approved
President of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal June 5 1903
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
pursuant to adjournment at 8 oclock P.M.
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers, Murphy
Absent None
President Knox in the Chair
The President stated that the first business in order
would be the appointment of a Trustee to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Trustee Berlin, After
some discussing the matter was laid over to an
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adjourned meeting to be held on Friday the 12 inst
On motion it was ordered that First street and
Lizzie street and L street be oiled immediately, 1 st street from
Corporation line on the East to the Corporation line on the
West, full width between crossing of railroad and M
street and 24 feet wide for the balanced of the way,
Lizzie street from the corporation line on the East to the
Rail road crossing, 24 feet wide,. L street from the
Corporation line on the South to the railroad crossing
24 feet wide
J D Lowry Agent for the Municipal Journal & Eng'r
appeared before the bard asking for a subscription from
the Town and City officials, The matter was taken
under consideration
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On motion the Board adjourned to the 12 inst
Attest: W H Wright Clerk
Approved
T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal June 12 1903
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
pursuant to adjournment at 8 oclock P.M.
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers, Murphy
Absent None
President Knox in the Chair
On motion the board proceeded to ballot for a
Trustee to fill the vacancy. Several ballots were taken
resulting in no choice. when it was agreed to lay
the matter over to the next meeting
Trustee Murphy was instructed to communicate with
the Liv Water &Power Co regarding a reduction
in the price of Electric street Lights
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On motion the Board adjourned to June 19
Attest: W H Wright Clerk
Approved
T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal June 19 1903
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met pursuant to adjournment at 8 oclock P.M.
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Meyers, Murphy
Absent None
President Knox presiding
A petition was received from John W Robertson and 95
other citizens of the Town, requesting the appointment
of Mr F Mathiesen(sic) to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Max Berlin a member of the
Board of Trustees
F Mathiesen(sic) On motion a ballot was taken and F Mathiesen(sic)
apprd Trustee was unanimously elected Trustee to fill the unexpired
term of Max Berlin resigned
Trustee Murphy stated that the Livermore Water &
Power Co were willing to give the Town 13 extra
street lights for the same3 total cost as now paid,
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making the cost per light $1 per month, a reduction
of 25 cents per light from present schedule
The matter was taken under advisement
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On motion the Board adjourned to June 26
Attest: W H Wright Clerk
Approved
T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal June 26 1903
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
in adjourned session at 8 oclock P.M.
Present Trustees Knox, Meyers, Murphy
Absent Trustee Kennedy
President Knox in the Chair
F Mathiesen(sic) Mr F Mathiesen(sic) the newly appointed Trustee being
installed as present was introduced by President Knox and after
Trustee being duly sworn in to office by the Clerk, took his
seat as member of the Board
The Board of Health presented draft of an ordinance
relating to the regulation of Cesspools and Privy vaults
in the town limits, It was referred to the Ordinance
Committee
An invitation was received by the Board to attend
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the 4 of July Celebration in Oakland, The Clerk was
instructed to answer the communication with thanks
W A Thomas W A Thomas presented an application for a Saloon
Saloon license License for the building known as the Cafe Royal on
First street, he having purchased the business of J N Abbott
On motion the license was granted
On motion the Board Adjourned
Attest: W H Wright Clerk
Approved
T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal July 6 1903
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met at the above written place and date at 8 oclock PM
Roll Call
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Meyers, Murphy
Absent None
President Knox in the Chair
The minutes of the last regular and adjourned meetings
were read and approved
The regular 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
warrants ordered drawn on the Treasury for the several amounts
General Fund
227 E Conrad Killing dogs June $ 8.00
228 D A Smith Salary June &c 73.50
229 J Bowles Mules & Labor 50.00
230 D F Bernal rent of Spkg wagon June 6.00
231 F Mally Meals for prisoners 8.25
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232 D MDonald Oiling streets 669.38
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233 D MDonald Labor 13.50
234 H P Hansen Hauling 29.50
235 J J Silver " 3.25
236 A V Bradshaw Type writing 1.00
237 J H Taylor Recorders fees June 18.00
238 E Stewart Salary June, Town Steward 15.00
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239 A J MLeod Rubber washers 2.00
240 Geo Barnes Hauling 8.00
241 Jas Trombley Labor 51.00
956.38
956.38
242 P Coghlan Salary June 60.00
243 Thos Maguire Labor 40.00
244 W H Wright Salary June &c 43.75
245 Liv W & P Co Water June 57.00
246 Liv W & P Co Electric Lights June 101.75
1258.88
Library Fund
Liv W & P Co Library Lights 2.00
247
248 S J Harp Salary Librarian June 25.00
27.00
Total amount of bills allowed $ 1285.88
General fund $1258.88
Library fund 27.00
Bal in Treasury July 1 General Fund $2923.85
Bills allowed for June 1258.88
Cash balance on hand $1664.97
Bal in Treasury July 1 Library fund $404.93
Bills allowed for June 27.00
Cash balance on hand $ 377.93
On motion it was ordered that the Chief Engineer be
authorized to employ watchmen after a fire in case
they are needed
Health ordinance
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Ordinance N ... Entitled an " Ordinance regulating
cesspools and privy vaults within the Town of Livermore
was read for the first time and ordered printed
The Chief Engineer suggested that the Board provide
a suitable place and house near the center of the town
for one of the hose carts _ After some discussion the
Matter was referred to the Fire and Eater Committee to
investigate and report at next meeting
The proposal of the Livermore Water and Power
Co to give 13 more street lights for the same total cost
instead of a reduction per light as present, was laid
over for further consideration
It was ordered that "J" and "K" streets be oiled between
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2 and 1st streets.
On motion the Board adjourned
Attest: W H Wright
Clerk
Approved
T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal August 3 1903
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.
At roll call there were
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy
Absent Trustee Meyers
President Knox in the chair
The minutes of the last regular meeting
were read and approved
The regular monthly reports of Clerk, Marshal
and Treasurer were read and ordered filed
The following fills were read, examined
and approve by the finance committee, Allowed
by the board and ordered paid
General Fund
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N 1 Traveling Expenses of G A R Committee $ 9.00
2 Donation to Reception of G. A. R. Alameda Co 50.00
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3 MKown & Mess Sundries 3.10
4 P Coghlan Salary July 60.00
5 J H Taylor Recorders fees July 3.00
6 Decamp & Mosher Oiling Streets 212.50
7 D A Smith Salary, Marshal, July 65.00
8 A Worth Labor 2.00
9 E Stewart Salary, Steward, July 15.00
10 J Bowles Labor 26.00
11 Thos Maguire " 4.00
12 W H Wright Salary, Clerk, July 40.00
13 Ed Conrad Killing dogs July 7.00
14 W Budworth Labor 5.00
501.60
501.60
$
15 Liv Water & Power Co, Water, July, 46.00
16 " " " Electric Light " 101.75
649.35
Library fund
17 Liv Water & Power Co Library lights July 2.00
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18 W Sargent Painting 18.00
19 S J Harp Salary &c July 29.50
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20 MKown & Mess Papers &c 6.05
21 J J Northmore Sub to papers 4.10
59.65
$
Total of bills allowed 709.00
General fund $ 649.35
Library fund 59.65
Bal in Gen fund July 31 $ 2065.97
July bills allowed 649.35 .
Bal in fund Aug 31 $ 1416.62
Bal in Library fund July 31 $387.93
July bills allowed 59.65 .
Bal in fund Aug 31 $ 328.38
Dr Savage, Chairman of a committee appointed by
the president of the board to meet representitives of
Oakland, Haywards, San Leandro and other parts
of the county. reported that the county as a whole
had agreed to extend to the Grand Army of the
Republic as invitation to visit such places in the
county as were possible during their meeting
on the Coast and that it would only be fitting
for our town to donate a sum of money to assist
in giving them a proper reception
On motion it was ordered that the sum of
Fifty Dollars be appropriated out of the Treasury
for the purpose of defraying the expenses at the
reception of the Grand Army in Alameda County
In the matter of providing a place for a hose
cart near the center of town, the committee asked
for and was granted further time
On motion the Board accepted the proposition
of the Livermore Water and Power Co to furnish
the town with 13 extra incandescent lights for the
same total price as mow paid being $100 per month
in lieu of the reduction of the price now in force
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Ordinance Ordinance N 54. Entitled on ordinance to regulate
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N 54 or maintaining Cesspools and Privy vaults in the
Cesspools Town of Livermore was read and on motion
& Vaults of Trustee Murphy, Seconded by Trustee Mathiesen(sic)
passed was adopted by unanimous vote
On motion the Clerk was instructed to advertise
for bids for public printing, said bids to be opened
at the next regular meeting
Complaint having been made to the board
about stacking hay and straw within the town
limits, the Ordinance Committee were instructed
to look into the matter and if necessary present
on ordinance providing for it discontinuance
Ordinance No ... Entitled an Ordinance
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amending Sec 3 part 2 of Ordinance N 17 relating
to age of minors visiting saloons was read for
the first time and ordered printed
On motion the Board adjourned
Attest: W H Wright
Clerk
Approved T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal September 8 1903
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met in regular session at the above written place and
date at 7.30 oclock P M
At roll call there were present Trustees
Kennedy, Knox and Murphy, Absent Trustees
Mathiesen(sic) and Meyers
President Knox in the chair
The minutes of the last regular meeting were
read and approved as read
The regular monthly reports of Clerk, Marshal
and Treasurer were read and ordered filed
The Clerk reported that two bids had been received
for the Town Printing, On being opened it was found
that W E Stills bid was at the rate of 90 Cents per square
of 9 lines, non pariel type, for first insertion and 45 cents
per square for each subsequent insertion.
A L Henrys bid was 75 Cents per square for first
insertion and 50 Cents for each subsequent insertion.
On motion the mater was taken under advisement
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
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22 Liv Fire Dept Salaries quarter Ending Aug 31 150.00
23 Geo Barnes , Hauling 17.25
24 E Conrad Killing dogs August 7.00
25 J Bowles Hauling 21.00
26 D A Smith Salary, Marshal. August 65.00
27 E B Stewart " Steward " 15.00
28 M Gallagher Labor 10.50
29 J H Taylor Recorders fees August 3.00
288.25
288.75
30 H P Hansen Hauling 24.00
31 A L Henry Publishing 12.50
32 P Coghlan Salary, Watchman, August 60.00
33 W Budworth Labor 5.00
34 J J Silver Hauling 6.00
35 W H Wright Salary, Clerk, August 40.00
36 Liv Water & Power Co Electric Light, August, 101.75
37 " " " " Water " 46.00
484.00
Library Fund
Liv Water & Power Co Library Lights August 2.00
38
S J Harp Salary, Librarian, August 25.00
39
27.00
Total of Bills allowed $611.00
Bal in General Fund last report $1925.17
Bills allowed " " Aug 484.00 .
$
Bal in Treasury " " 1441.17
Bal in Library Fund Aug 1 $ 361.13
Bills allowed " " " 27.00 .
Bal in Library Fund $ 334.13
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Ordinance N 55 entitled an Ordinance amending
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Section 3, part 2 of Ordinance N 17 relating to the
age of minors visiting saloons, was read for the
second time, and on motion of Trustee Murphy
seconded by Trustee Kennedy, the ordinance was adopted
and passed by the following vote
Ayes Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Murphy
Noes None
Absent Trustees Mathiesen(sic) and Meyers
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License N 445. Jas Drennau for $ 2. was rebated
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On motion the Board adjourned to Sept 14
Attest: W H Wright Clerk
Approved T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
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Livermore Cal Sept 14 1903
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
in adjourned session at the above written place and
date at 7.30 PM
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy
Absent Trustee Meyers
President Knox in the Chair
The matter of bids for the Town Publishing was taken
up, and on motion of Trustee Murphy seconded by
Trustee Kennedy the contract was awarded to A L
Henry at the rate of 75 cents per square of 9 non-pariel
lines for first insertion and 50 Cents per square for
Each subsequent insertion, in the Livermore Herald, his
being the lowest bid
The matter of new house and place for one of the
Hose Carts was taken up _ The Committee having
the business in charge asked for and was grated
further time.
No other business appearing the Board adjourned
Attest: W H Wright
Clerk
Approved T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
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Livermore Cal October 5 1903
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met in regular session at the above written place and
date at 7.30 PM
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy
Absent Trustee Meyers
President Knox in the Chair
The minutes of the last regular and adjourned meetings
were read and approved
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. General Fund
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N 40 E Conrad Killing of dogs 3.00
41 P Coghlan Salary Sept 60.00
42 E Stewart " " 15.75
43 Anspacher Bros Supplies 9.35
44 Geo Beck & Co " 15.25
45 D A Smith Salary Sept 65.00
46 Jas Trombly Labor 17.00
47 J H Taylor Recorders fees Sept 6.00
48 W H Wright Salary, Clerk, Sept 40.00
49 J J Silver Hauling 3.50
50 Thos Twohey Labor 35.00
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51 P H MVicar Rep Hydrant 3.50
52 Liv W & P Co Water Sept 46.00
53 " " " Electric Lights Sept 101.75
Library Fund
54 Liv W & P Co Library Lights Sept 2.00
55 S J Harp Salary Librarian, Sept 30.00
56 J J Northmore Sub to papers 4.50
57 Anspacher Bros Purchase of books 250.00
Bills allowed out of General Fund $ 421.10
" " " " Library " 286.50 .
Total bills allowed $ 707.60
Bal in General Fund last report $ 1674.97
Bills allowed 421.10 .
$
Bal in Gen Fund after paymt of bills 1253.87
Bal in Library Fund last report $ 347.33
Bills allowed 286.50 .
Bal in Library Fund after paymt of bills $ 60.83
Valuation of The Clerk informed the Board that the assessment of
Town $627.750,15 the Town of Livermore made by him as Assessor
amounted to the sum of $627.750,15
On motion of Trustee Kennedy, seconded by Trustee
Tax rate Murphy the tax rate was fixed as follows:
fixed, 65 cents General Fund 65 Cents on each $100 of valuation
Gen Fund, 10 cts Library Fund 10 Cents on each $100 of valuation
Library fund The motion was carried by unanimous vote
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Ordinance N entitled An Ordinance Establishing
Fire Limits and determining how buildings and side
walks should be constructed, was read and passed
to print
The Chief Engineer was instructed to furnish data
as to the necesity of several new fire hydrants and
the proper location of same, to report at the next
regular meeting
On motion the Board adjourned to Monday
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Oct 12
Attest: W H Wright Clerk
Approved
T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
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Livermore Cal Oct 12 1903
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
pursuant to adjournment at 7.30 P. M.
At Roll Call there were present Trustees Kennedy
Knox and Mathiesen(sic). Absent Trustees Meyers and Murphy
Without transacting any business the Board
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adjourned to Oct 20
Attest: W H Wright Clerk
Approved
T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal Oct 20 1903
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 , Mathiesen(sic), Murphy.
Absent Trustee Meyers
President Knox presiding
A communication from A B Stevens was read, in
which was granted permission to the Town to Erect
a building to house a hose Cart, on any vacant space
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in Block N 1, free of any charge for rental
On motion the clerk was instructed to write Mr
Steven accepting his Kind offer and thanking him
for the same.
To further business appearing , on motion the
board adjourned
Attest: W H Wright, Clerk
Approved
T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees
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Livermore Cal November 2 1903
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met in
regular session at the above written place and date
at 7.30 P. M.
Roll Call
Present Trustees Kennedy Knox , Mathiesen(sic).
Absent Trustees Meyers, Murphy
President Knox in the chair
The minutes of the last regular and succeeding adjourned
meetings were read and approved.
The regular 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. General Fund
# 58. Geo Jenkins Labor $ 2.00
59. Geo Barnes Hauling 15.75
60. Thos Twohey Labor 4.00
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61. MKown & Mess Supplies 2.15
62. J H Taylor Recorders fees Oct 15.00
63. A L Henry Printing 24.50
64. P Coghlan Salary Night watch Oct. 60.00
65. D A Smith " &c Marshal " 67.00
66. E B Stewart " Steward " 15.00
67. E Conrad Killing dogs " 6.00
68. H P Hansen Hauling 11.00
69. W H Wright Salary, Clerk, " 40.00
70. Chas Raboli Interpreters fee 3.00
71. DeCamp & Mosher Oiling streets 176.25
72 Liv Water & Power Co Water Oct 46.00
73 " " " " Electric Lights " 101.50
Library Fund
$
74 Liv Water & Power Co Library Lights 2.00
75. S J Harp Salary &c Librarian Oct 31.50
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76 MKown & Mess Library supplies 2.85
77. F Campion Sub to Colliers Weekly 6.80
43.15
$
Total of bills allowed out of General Fund 588.65
" " " " " " Library " 43.15
Bal in Gen Fund last report $ 1586.67
Bills allowed 588.65 .
$
Leaving bal in Gen Fund 998.02
$
Bal in Library Fund last report 74.18
Bills allowed 43.15 .
Bal in Library Fund $ 31.03
Henry Schulz and Wm Deickhoff made application
in due form for a Liquor License, to do business
in the Farmers Hotel Exchange on L street near
the R R depot
Schlutz & On motion the application was granted and
Deickhoff the Clerk instructed to issue the license
granted An application for a liquor license was received
Saloon license from D Lefranz to do business in the Dungan
D Lefranz building on South side of First street between
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refused a Liquor MLeod and Maple streets.
license The application was refused by unanimous
vote.
The Chief Engineer was granted further time
to make report on extra fire hydrants
The Street Committee was instructed to have
the gutters of all streets carrying flood water
cleaned out and the streets graded where
required to prevent over flow
On motion the Clerk was instructed to employ
A J Palmers to prepare plans and specifications
for a hose cart house
On motion the Board adjourned to Nov
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Attest: W H Wright, Clerk
Approved T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
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Livermore Cal November 17 1903
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met pursuant to adjournment at 2 P.M.
At roll call there were
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy
Absent Trustee Meyers.
President Knox in the Chair
The Clerk presented plans and specifications
for a new hose Cart house, prepared by A J
Palmer.
After due deliberation the plans were adopted
and the Fire and Water Committee instructed
to Employ A J Palmer to build the house by the
days work and Empowered him to procure the
necessary Material for the same, A bell was
declared necessary and the Committee instructed
to purchase one
No further business appearing the Board
adjourned.
Attest W H Wright , Clerk
Approved T E Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
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Livermore Cal December 7 1903
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met in regular session at the above written place
and date at 7.30 P.M.
Roll Call
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy
Absent Trustee Meyers.
President Knox in the Chair
The Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved
as read.
The regular 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
General Fund
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78 E Conrad Killing dogs $ 5.00
79 J J Silver Hauling 4.00
80 E B Stewart Salary, Town Steward, Nov 16.50
81 Cal League of Municipalities 1903 20.00
82 D A Smith Salary, Marshal. Nov 65.00
83. W H Wright " Clerk " 40.00
84. H P Hansen Hauling 7.50
85. J H Taylor Recorders fees " 21.00
86. T E Knox Postage stamps 4.00
87. F Mally Meals for prisoners 8.75
88. P Coghlan Salary, Night Watch Nov 60.00
89. Sam Wilkenson Labor 9.00
90. Geo.Barnes Hauling 9.25
91 Jas Trembly Labor 12.50
92 A J Palmer Carpenter work 49.00
93 Liv W & P Co Electric Lights Nov 101.50
94 " " " " Water 46.00
479.00
479.00
Library Fund
95 Liv W & P Co Library Lights Nov 2.00
96 A F Meyers Carpenter work, Library 17.50
97. S J Harp Salary, Librarian, Nov 30.00
98. I Horton Lumber 35.00
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99 J O MKown Insurance on Library to Nov 1/06 43.75
100 Geo Barnes Hauling for Library .75
Total of bills allowed $608.48
129.48
Bal in Gen Fund last report $ 2654.26
Bills allowed at this date 479.00 .
Available cash bal in Gen Fund $2175.26
Bal in Library Fund last report $216.60
Bills allowed at this date 129.48 .
Available cash bal in Library Fund $ 87.12
On motion the Town Clerk was appointed delegate
to the Convention of the Cal League of Municipalities
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meeting at Stockton on Dec 9 - 10 - 11 . also
such members of the Board who could attend
were requested to do so.
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Ord N 56 Ordinance N 56. entitled an ordinance
establishing fire limits and determining how
buildings and side walks should be constructed,
was read for the second time and on motion
the ordinance was adopted by the following vote.
Ayes Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy
Noes None
President Knox announced the appointment
Librabray of F M Mathiesen(sic) and A Loewenthal as Library
Trustees Trustees for the full term and James W
Appointed Clark as Library Trustee to fill the unexpired
tem of Library Trustee G W Langan, resigned
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An application for rebate of License N
152 granted to Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
was made. On motion the rebate was refused
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Ordinance N _ _ _ Entitled an ordinance
Liquor License for the regulation of the sale of Wines and liquors at
retail and the issuing of licenses therefor and the
Collection thereof, in the Town of Livermore, was read
and passed to print.
No further business appearing the board adjourned
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to Dec 14
Attest: W H Wright
Clerk
Approved T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
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Livermore Cal Dec 14 1903
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
met at the above written place and date at 7.30
PM. At roll call there were
Present Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy
Absent Trustee Meyers
President Knox in the chair
The first business in order was the reading of
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Ordinance Ordinance N 57 entitled and ordinance for the
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N 57 Adopted regulation of the sale of wines and liquors at retail
Saloon and the issuing of licenses there for and the collection
there of, introduced and read at the last meeting
On motion of Trustee Mathiesen(sic), seconded by
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Trustee Murphy Ordinance N 57 was adopted
by the following vote.
Ayes Trustees Kennedy, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy
Noes None
Absent Trustee Meyers
On motion the Clerk was instructed to confer
with Attorney James W Clark as to the probable
cost of his services to codify and reconstruct the
Town ordinances in conformity with the laws
governing cities of the sixth class
On Motion the board adjourned
Attest: W H Wright
Clerk
Approved T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
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