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Town Hall
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Livermore, Cal. January 2 1906
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.
Present Trustees Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Ryan
Absent Trustee Beck, Murphy
President Knox presiding
The minutes of the last regular and subsequent
meetings were read and approved as read
The regular monthly reports of Clerk, Marshal
and Treasurer were read and ordered filed
An application for a saloon license was received
from Silver Florio and L Guanzerole, to do
Application business on the Northeast corner of First and
for Saloon L streets - The petition was signed by free holders
license of E Pronzini, C Raboli, Chas Farrario, C H Acker
Florio and and Henry Schulz.
Guanzeroli On motion of Trustee Mathiesen(sic), Seconded by
granted Trustee Ryan the Clerk was instructed to issue
the necessary license
A petition was received from the Western
Petition of Pacific Railway Co asking for a franchise
Western Pac granting them permission to construct and maintain
Railway for a railway through upon and accross the streets
Francise of Livermore_ The petition reads as follows;
To the Honorable, the Board of Trustees of the
Town of Livermore, State of California:-
The petition and application of the Western Pacific
Railway Company, a corporation, to your Honorable
body respectfully shows:
That your petitioner and applicant is a railroad
corporation organized and existing under and by virtue
of the laws of the Sate of California, and is authorized
to acquire the rights, privileges, permissions, rights of
way and franchises herein petitioned and applied
for, and to construct, lay down, maintain and
operate by a steam or other lawful motive power,
a single or double track railroad of standard
guage along, upon and across the streets, avenues, alleys,
lanes, places and courts in said Town of Livermore as
hereinafter named and designated, and upon, along and
across the property, places and route in said Town of
Livermore hereinafter described and as shown upon the
map attached hereto and made a part here of.
That your petitioner is organized for and is authorized
to build a transcontinental railroad from or at a point
on or near the Bay of San Francisco in the State of
California, in a general easterly and northeasterly
direction to a point in or near the City of Salt Lake, in
the state of Utah and your petitioner desires to enter the
said Town of Livermore with said line of railroad and
to pass with the same in and through said Town of
Livermore along the route hereinafter described
Wherefore your said petitioner here by petitions
and applies to your Honorable Body for the right, privilege,
permission, right of way and franchise, for the term of
forty-nine years, for itself, its successors and assigns,
to construct, lay down, maintain, and operate by steam
or other lawful motive power, a single or double track
railroad of standard guage, along, upon and across
the streets, avenues, alleys, lanes, places and courts,
property, lands and places and route in said Town of
Livermore as the same will be intersected by such
railroad laid along a route the center line of which
is described as follows, to wit:
Beginning at a point on the Western boundary line on
limits of the Town of Livermore 35 feet Southerly from the
intersection of said line with the southerly line of Front or
First Street, and running thence Westerly on a curve to
the right with a radius of 2865 feet a distance of 509.5
feet to the end there of in Front Street; thence on a
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tangent to the aforesaid curve and bearing South 77
and 7' West along and across Front Street and across
Junction Avenue, and across H Street at or near its
intersection with Oak Street, a distance of 1712.3 feet
to a point in Oak Street between H and I Streets.
the intersection of said center line with the Westerly
line of Junction Avenue being 87.9 feet Northerly along
said Easterly line of Function Avenue from its intersection
with the Northerly line of Front Street; thence on a curve
to the left with a radius of 5730 feet along and in
Oak Street a distance of 264.5 feet to its intersection
with the Easterly line of I street; thence continuing
along said curve and crossing I street and running
along and in Oak Street a distance of 235.5 feet
to the end of said curve in the center of Oak Street;
thence along the center line of Oak Street and bearing
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South 727' West and in and along said Oak Street
and crossing Livermore Avenue, K Street, L Street,
M Street, and N Street, a distance of 1791.3 feet
to an intersection with the Westerly line of N Street,
said point of intersection being distant 38.7 feet
southerly along the said Westerly line of N Street
from its intersection with the Southerly line of
Olivina Avenue; thence continuing on the same
course and along the center line of Oak Street if
produced, a distance of 3231.5 feet to its intersection
with the Westerly boundary line or limits of said
Town of Livermore. Said line of railroad being
substantially delineated and set forth on the accompanying
map, which in hereby referred to and made a part hereof
Together with the right, privilege, right of way, franchise
and permission to construct and maintain all the
switches, crossings, sidings, turn outs, slip switches, spur
tracks, yard tracks, depot tracks and terminal tracks,
and all the connections in conjunction therewith, and
such appendages adjunct thereto that the said Western
Pacific Railway Company, its successors and assigns,
may consider necessary of reasonable for the proper
operation of said line of railroad.
That said line of railroad as here in before described
has been located so as to be most compatible with the greatest
public good and the least private injury
That your petitioner and applicant has already begun the
construction of the above described portion of it through the Town
of Livermore as soon as permission so to do shall have been
granted by your Honorable Body
Your petitioner and applicant further prays that said
rights, privileges and franchises be granted to it upon the
condition that it and its successors and assigns shall
keep the streets in repair between the tracks and along and
within the distance of two feet upon each side a said tracks
occupied by the said Western Pacific Railway Company. That
your petitioner has acquired, or will acquire, all the necessary
property for its tracks and line of railroad for which
these rights, privileges and franchises are asked other
than where said tracks and line of railroad run upon
streets, avenues, alleys, lanes and public places and
courts in said Tow of Livermore.
Your petitioner and applicant submits here with
a draft of an ordinance granting to it the rights.
privileges and franchises for which application
here in is made
(signed) Western Pacific Railway Company
By Olney & Olney, its Attorneys
The petition was received and referred to the Committee
of the whole
The Ordinance Committee presented a draft of an
Ordinance granting the Western Pacific Railway
Company a franchise for right of way through the
Town of Livermore _ It was read for the information
of the Board and referred to Committee of the whole
On motion it was ordered and the Clerk instructed
to draw a warrant on the General Fund for the
sum of One thousand Dollars, in favor of the
Livermore Valley Bank as payment on the purchase
price of the new town hall
Bills as follows 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
$
123 J H Wilson Hauling 4.75
124 Geo Barnes Labor on culverts 30.00
125 D Lefranz " " 18.75
126 A L Henry Publishing 15.75
127 Thos Twohey Jr. Nightwatch Salary Dec 70.00
128 W H Wright Clerk Salary Dec 40.00
129 W A Mitchell, hauling, 4.25
130 C P Lefever labor on bridge 5.00
131 Thos Twohey Jr Cement work culverts 35.00
132 Carnegie Brick & Pottery Co Stone pipe 300.12
133 W S Anthony Rep Lantern .15
134 G L Turner Painting sign 3.00
135 T E Knox Postage Stamps 2.00
136 Jesse Bowles hauling 12.00
137 Liv Water & Power Co Water Dec 48.00
138 J Johnson Salary " 50.00
139 P Coghlan " " 35.00
140 Liv Water & Power Co Elec light " 102.75
141 L E Wright Leveling for culverts 10.00
142 J T Jacker Work on flag pole 1.35
143 Carroll &co Stove pipe 3.35
144 J F Bruns hauling 3.00
145 F Mally Prisoners meals 2.75
146 D A Smith Salary Supt sts Dec 10.00
4 6 4 4
806 97
806.97
147 D A Smith Salary Marshal Dec 45.00
148 " " " PM " 15.00
149 Liv Valley Bank Payment acct of purchase Town Hall 1000.00
1866.97
Library Fund
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150 J J Northmore Newspaper Sub 7.50
151 S J Harp Salary, Librarian, Dec 30.00
152 Liv Water & Power Co Library lights 2.00
153 M S Anthony Ash box 6.00
154 J H Wilson hauling .51
46.01
Bills ordered paid out of General Fund $1866.97
" " " " " Library " 46.01_
$
Total of all bills ordered paid 1912.98
Financial Statement
Balance in General Fund Jan 1st $ 3936.12
Bills ordered paid this date 1866.98_
$
Available balance in fund 2069.14
Balance in Library Fund Jan 1 $ 537.77
Bills ordered paid this date 46.01_
$
Available balance in fund 491.76
No other business being presented, On motion the board
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adjourned to meet January 8
Attest W H Wright
Clerk
Approved T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Town Hall
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Livermore, Cal. January 8 1906
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
pursuant to adjournment at the above written place
and date at 7.30 oclock P.M.
Present Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan
Absent None
President Knox presiding
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Attorney Olney and Mr MDonald, representing the
Western Pacific Railway Company were present and
the proposed franchise was discussed. A map showing
the Railroad grade on Oak street was shown and
several amendments agreed to to be incorporated in
the ordinance. No action was taken towards passing
the ordinance was taken and on motion the Board
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adjourned to January 24
Attest W H Wright
Clerk
Approved
T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Town Hall
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Livermore, Cal. Jany 24 1906
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
pursuant to adjournment at 7.30 oclock P.M.
Present Trustees Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Ryan
Absent Trustees Beck, Murphy.
President Knox in the Chair
Mr Israal Horton appeared before the Board protesting
against granting a franchise to the Western Pacific
Railway Company to run on the proposed line, stating
that it would destroy his property - His objections were
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answered by Engineer Williams and Mr MDonald for
the Company, they showing that the line as proposed
did less injury to private property and was the most feasable
route of any of the five, or six surveys made by them
Mr Jas W Clarke asked that the engineers submit
maps of the other surveys made for the consideration
of the trustees. Mr Williams stated that he would
have them for inspection at the next meeting
On motion the whole matter was laid over until
the next regular meeting
An application for a saloon license was received
from Hachman and Iverson, to do business in the Mint
Saloon on North side of First street between K and L
Streets _ The petition was signed by free holders J C Riemers,
E Pronzinzi, M J Ivans, D F Bernal, W E Henz and
Geo Beck __ It being shown to the satisfaction of the
Board that it was not a new saloon but merely a
change of ownership, the license was ordered issued
No other business appearing the Board adjourned
Attest W H Wright Clerk
Approved T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees
Town Hall
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Livermore Cal. Feby 5 1906
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.
Present Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan
Absent None
President Knox presiding
The minutes of the last regular and subsequent adjourned
meetings were read and approved
The regular monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal and
Treasurer were read and ordered filed.
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Ordinance N _ Being an ordinance granting a franchise
to the Western Pacific Railway Company, was introduced by
Trustee Ryan of the Ordinance Committee It was read and
WPR on motion the last proviso was amended so as to read
franchise as follows, "Provided also that culverts of cement,
ironstone or other material satisfactory to the Board of
Trustees shall be placed under said tracks on the
gutter line of all streets crossed by said tracks- The
ordinance as amended was passed to a second reading
Bills as follows were read, examined and approved
by the finance committee, allowed by the board and
warrants on the treasury ordered drawn for the several
amounts
General Fund
154 1/2 Wm Seeband Watching after fire $ 4.06
155 E Maguire Washing hose 1.00
156 D A Smith Salary Supt of Sts Jany 10.00
over 15.00
157 D A Smith salary Pound Master Jany 15.00
158 " " Marshal " 45.00
159 P Coghlan " Watchman " 70.00
160 J H Dutcher Blacksmithing 13.75
161 Alliance Assurance Co Insurance New Town Hall 45.20
162 W H Wright Salary, Clerk, Jany 40.00
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163 MKown & Mess Supplies 2.70
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164 D MDonald Grading streets 118.00
165 Carroll & Strang Lavatory &c 29.80
166 J Johnson Salary Jany 50.00
167 A L Henry Publishing & books 22.50
168 N D Dutcher Sundries 17.40
169 T E Knox Postage stamps 2.00
170 Liv Water & Power Co Water Jany 48.00
171 " " Elec Lights " 102.75
60.85
Library Fund
172 Liv Water & Power Co Library lights Jan 2.00
173 S J Harp Salary librarian Jan 30.00
174 " Periodical Subscriptions 17.25
175 Beck Drug Co Newspaper " 9.80
176 N D Dutcher Supplies 1.80
60.85
Bills ordered paid out of general fund $637.10
" " " " " library " 60.83_
Total of all bills ordered paid 697.95
Financial Statement
$
Balance in General Fund Feb 1 2739.30
Bills ordered paid this date 637.10_
$
Available bal in fund 2102.20
$
Balance in Library Fund Feby 1 556.24
Bills ordered paid this date 60.85_
$
Available bal in fund 495.39
The Board of Health sent in a Communication in regard
to a nuisance maintained on the premises of the Livermore
Hotel, It was read and referred to Committee of the whole.
Bids for the old Town Hall property were open, It was
found that there was only one bid received, being from
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the Dania Society, The sum bid being 805.00 _ On motion
the bid and subject matter was laid over for consideration.
The Livermore Water and Power Co presented their annual
Statement of names, residences and amount paid for water by
each individual water-rate payer, revenue derived form
all sources, and an itemized account of expenditures for
supplying water during the year 1905. It was referred
to the Ordinance Committee
A communication was received from Jos Fletcher
offering to remove the old town hall building to the site of
the present library building on First street, and to fix up the
same for the sum of $444.75 and the old library building
The matter was laid over for consideration.
On motion the Board adjourned to meet on Monday
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Feby 12
Attest W H Wright
Clerk
Approved
T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Adjourned Meeting
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February 12 1906
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
puruant to adjourment at the above date, at 7.30 oclock PM
Present Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan
Absent None
President Knox presiding
The president stated that the first business in order was
the second reading of the Ordinance granting the Western
Pacific Railway Company a franchise
The Clerk then read the Ordinance as follows:
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Ordinance N 37.
Of the Town of Livermore
Granting to the Western Pacific Railway Company a franchise
to construct, Maintain and Operate a Railroad through
the Town of Livermore and across certain streets therein
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The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore State
of California, do ordain as follows:
Section 1.
The right, privilege, right of way and franchise is hereby
granted unto the Western Pacific Railway Company, a
railroad corporation organized and existing under and by
vertue of the laws of the State of California, and to its successors
in interest and assigne, insofar as it lies within the power of
the Town of Livermore to grant the same, to use, for the
term of forty-nine years from the date of the passage of tghi8s
Ordinance, the streets, avenues, alleys, lanes, places and
courts, and lands, places and route, and portions there of,
in the Town of Livermore, State of California, here in after named
and described: and to that end the said Western Pacific Railway
Company, its successors in interest and assigns, onsofar as it lies
within the power of the Town of Livermore to grant the same
is here by granted the right, privelege, permission, right of way
and franchise to construct, lay sown, maintain and operate
by steam or other lawful motive power, a singler or double
track railroad as here in after set forth of standard guage,
together with the right, privelege, permission, right of way and
franchise to lay down, construct, operate and maintain all the
switches, crossings, sidings, turn outs, step switchers spur
tracks, yard tracks, depot and terminal tracks, and
all the connections in conjunction there with, and such
appendages and adjuncts thereto as said Western Pacific
Railway Company, its successors and assigns, may consider
necessary for the convenient use of the dame along, across and
upon the streets, avenues, alleys, lanes, places, courts,
property, lands, places and route in the Town of Livermore,
except as here in after provided in this Ordinance, as the
will be intersected, occupied or encroached upon by a
railroad constructed along a route in said Town of Livermore,
the center line of which is particularly described as follows;
Beginning at a point on the Eastern boundary line or
limits of the Town of Livermore 175 feet southerly there on from
the intersection of said line with the Southerly line of First
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Street, and running thence South 83 52' West, and crossing
First Street, a distance of 1152.1 feet ; thence on a curve to
the left, with a radius of 2865 feet, and tangent to said
last described line, a distance of 588.3 feet, crossing
Junction Avenue, the point of intersection of said center line
with the Easterly line of Junction Avenue being at a point
175 feet Northerly along said line of Junction Avenue from its
intersection with the Northerly line of First Street ; thence on
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a tangent to the aforesaid curve and bearing South 72 and
7' West to the Easterly end of Oak Street, and thence along
the center line of Oak street a distance of 2746.3 feet to the
Westerly line of N Street at a pointy 38.7 feet Southerly
there on from the intersection of said line of N Street with the
Southerly line of Olivina Avenue ; said center line from
the end of said curve to the Westerly line of N Street
crossing the following streets, to wit: H Street ; I Street, Livermore
Avenue, K Street, L Street, M Street, and N Street ; thence
from said point on the on the Westerly line of N Street continuing
on the same course and along the center line of Oak Street if produced,
a distance of 3231.7 feet to the Westerly boundary line or limits
of the Town of Livermore.
Section II.
Wherever the railroad track of tracks of the said Western
Pacific Railway Company, or its successors in interest or assigns, hereby
authorized to be constructed, are laid upon any public streets, highway or place,
said track or tracks shall be laid and maintained
flush with the present established grade of said street, highway
or place, and the said Western Pacific Railway Company, its
successors in interest or assigns, shall be required to pave and
keep in repair said street, highway of place between the tracks
and along and within the distance of two feet upon each side
of the track occupied by the said Company, in the same
manner in which the balance of the street, highway or place
at the point so occupied by said tracks is paved and kept in repair
Whereoer main line double tracks are laid along any public
street, highway or place under the permission granted by this
Ordinance, the same shall be laid no farther apart than fifteen
feet between the center lines of said tracks, Said Western Pacific
Railway Company shall also maintain an efficient alarm
bell, or other efficient means of protection, at the crossings
of Livermore Avenue and First Street by said track or tracks
and at the crossings of other streets, when deemed necessary
by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore.
Provided, However, that no tracks save main line tracks
shall be constructed or maintained on or across First Street
and that no street shall be utilized for railroad yard purposes,
that is for purpose of switching, handling and storing cars for
purposes other that those of loading of unloading the same, or
receiving or discharging passengers, and in this behalf no
yard track as so defined shall be maintained along the
course of any street lengthwise, but all yard tracks in any
street shall be for the purpose of reaching railroad yards on
private or railroad property from such street.
Provided, Also, that culverts of cement, ironstone or other
material satisfactory to the Board of Trustees shall be place
under said tracks on the gutter line of all streets crossed
by said tracks
Section III
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from
and after its passage
On motion of Trustee Murphy, Seconded by Trustee
Mathiesen(sic) the Ordinance granting franchise was adopted
and passed by the following vote
Ayes Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan,
Noes None
Absent None
The Ordinance Numbered 37 was then signed by
the President and attested by the Clerk
The matter of sale of the old town hall and site came
up for consideration, On discussing the condition of title
is was suggested that the old records be looked into to see
how the matter stands and as to the towns right to
dispose of the same, It was so ordered and all proceedings
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were postponed to Feby 14
The propposition of Joseph Fletcher to remove the old
town hall building to the present library site was considered
and on motion it was rejected
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On motion the Board adjourned to Feby 14
Attest W H Wright
Town Clerk
Approved
T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Town Hall
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Livermore, Cal. February 14 1906
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 P.M.
Pre3sent Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan
Absent None _ President Knox presiding.
The matter of taking action on the bid of the Dania
Society for the old town hall and site was taken up.
After some discussion and it being stated that the town
had a right to dispose of the property, the following Resolution
was offered and read
Resolution
Whereas the bids for the old town hall and site were
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opened at the regular meeting held on February 5_
And it was found that there was only one bid, being that
of the Dania Society in the sum of $805.00
And Whereas it is the opinion of this Board that the
bid of the Dania Society should be accepted at the price
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offered, namely 805.00
Now Therefore be it Resolved that the bid of the said
Dania Society be accepted and that a good and sufficient
deed be prepared and the President of this Board.
sign the same, Attested by the Clerk in favor of said
Dania Society, as the as the act of the Corporation of the
Town of Livermore through its Board of Trustees.
Possession to be given in 90 days.
On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee
Mathiesen(sic) the Resolution was adopted and passed
by the following vote_ Ayes Trustees Beck, Knox,
Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan __ Noes None, Absent None
The President was requested to get plans and specifications
drawn up for new fire house, and also for removal of
improvements reserved from sale on old town hall site.
On motion Board adjourned
Attest W H Wright
Clerk
Approved
T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Town Hall
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Livermore Cal March 5 1906
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.
Present Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan.
Absent, None
President Knox presiding
The minutes of the last regular and subsequent adjourned
meeting were read and approved
Bills as follows were read, examined and approved by the
finance committee, allowed by the board and ordered paid
Bills General Fund
$
177 Horton & Kennedy Lumber & Cement 66.65
178 G I Turner Painting sign 2.00
179 J Johnson Salary Feby 50.00
180 P Coghlan " " 37.50
181 Thos Twohey Jr Labor 7.75
182 J K Warner Salary Health Officer June 1/04 to June 1/05 50.00
183 E Conrad Killing dogs Feby 13.00
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184 Liv Com Co Supplies 7.75
185 W H Wright, Clerk, Salary, Feb 40.00
186 Hans Mathiesen(sic) Blacksmithing 5.30
187 Anspacher Bros Lumber & Supplies 29.10
188 Geo Beck & Co Supplies 4.95
189 Liv Fire Dept Salaries Dec 1/05 to Feb 28/06 150.00
190 Adolf Johnson, Salary, Night watch, Feb 32.50
496.50
496.50
191 J R Wright Type writing Ordinances 2.00
192 J T Jacker Repairs &c 1.15
193 D A Smith Salary, Marshal Feb 45.00
194 " " Salary P. M. " 15.00
195 " " " Supt of Sts " 10.00
196 Liv W & P Co Elec Light " 102.75
197 " " Water " 48.00
720.40
Library Fund
198 Liv W & P Co Library lights " 2.00
199 S J Harp Salary Librarian " 30.00
200 E Fuchs Periodical subscriptions 8.20
Bills ordered paid out of General Fund $720.40
" " " " " Library " 40.20_
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Total of all bills ordered paid 760.60
Financial Statement
Balance in Gen Fund Mch 1st $ 2250.38
Bills ordered paid this date 720.40_
Available balanced in fund $ 1529.98
Balance in Library Fund Mch 1st $ 509.11
Bills ordered paid this date 40.20_
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468.91
The Board of Health sent in a resolution requesting
the trustees to purchase an orderless excavator and
also to procure ground for dumping garbage and refuse
The matter was laid over for future consideration
T B Nunez asked permission to transfer a one half
interest in his Saloon to Thomas Homen to do business
under his present license _ On motion he was granted
the necessary permission.
Several applications were received for the position of
Night Watchman made vacant by the death of P Coghlan
they were laid over for action to be taken by the Board
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after the Municipal Election of April 9
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Ordinance N - was introduced, being "An Ordinance
providing for a General Municipal Election in the Town of Livermore
appointing a Board of Election fixing their compensation and
Establishing an Election Precinct and Polling Place",
The Ordinance was read for the first time and laid over
the regular five days before passage
T B Jackson appeared before the Board and requested
permission to erect a shed on the read end of the property
of Fiorio and Guanzirole near corner of First and L
streets _ The necessary permission was granted.
Town Marshal Smith was instructed to notify JC
Reimer to clean the gutter in front of his stable premises
on First street, the stagnant water there creating a
nuisance
On motion Board adjourned to Saturday the
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10 instant.
Attest W H Wright. Clerk
Approved T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Town Hall
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Livermore, Cal. March 10 1906
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
pursuant to adjournment at 7.30 oclock P.M.
Present Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan.
Absent None
President Knox in the chair
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Ordinance N Entitled "An Ordinance providing for
a General Municipal Election in the Town of Livermore,
Appointing a Board of Election fixing their compensation,
And Establishing an Election Precinct and Polling Place" was
read the second time.
On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Beck
the ordince was adopted and passed by the following vote.
Ayes Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan.
Noes None _ Absent None.
The Ordince was signed by the President and Clerk,
Numbered 38 and ordered published _ And the President
instructed to issue the usual Election proclamation.
The Committee of the whole presented plans and specifications
drawn up by A J Palmer, Architect, for an Addition to
the Town Hall to be used as a Fire house - The Board
adopted the plans as presented and the Clerk was instructed
to advertise for bids to erect the same _ Said bids top
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be received and opened March 22 at 8 oclock PM
No other business appearing On motion the Board
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adjourned to meet on March 22
Attest W H Wright, Clerk
Approved T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Town Hall
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Livermore, Cal. March 22 1906
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met pursuant
to adjournment, at the above written place and date
at 7.30 oclock P.M.
Present Trustees Beck, Knox, Murphy, Ryan.
Absent Trustee Mathiesen(sic).
President Knox presiding
The President stated that this was the meeting for the
purpose of opening bids received for erection of the addition
to the Town Hall.
The Clerk informed the Board that only one bid had been
received. On opening the bid it was found to be from
Thos Twohey Jr, in which he offered to erect the said
addition and furnish all material therefor, according
to the plans and Specifications adopted by this Board for
the sum of $947.00
On motion the bid of Thos Twohey Jr was accepted
and the contract awarded to him for the sum named
The Clerk was instructed to prepare a Contract and
Bond for the work to be performed and authorized
the president to sign the contract in the name of the
Town of Livermore
The Bond was fixed in the sun of $250.00
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
Town Hall
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Livermore, Cal. March 22 1906
Adjourned 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
Present Trustees Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan.
Absent Trustee Beck
President Knox presiding
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
$
201 J Johnsen Salary March 50.00
202 Lassen Bros Coal 1.80
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203 P MVicar Crowbars 7.50
204 A Johnson Salary, Night Watch, Mch 70.00
205 D A Smith " Marshal " 45.00
206 " " Pound Master " 15.00
207 " " Supt Streets " 10.00
208 Town Clerk Ballot paper &exp 5.00
209 W H Wright Salary, Clerk, " 40.00
210 Jas W Clarke Notaries fee " 1.00
211 T E Knox Postage stamps 6.72
212 Liv Water & Power Co, Water, Mch 48.00
213 " " Electric lights 102.75
402.77
Library Fund
402.77
214 Liv Water & Power Co Library lights Mch 2.00
215 S J Harp Salary, librarian " 30.00
216 Lassen Bros Coal, library 15.00
47.00
Bills ordered paid out of general fund $402.77
" " " " " Library " 47.00_
$
Total of all bills ordered paid 449.77
Financial Statement
$
Balance in general Fund April 1st 2143.98
Bills ordered paid this date 402.77_
$
Available balance in fund 1741.21
$
Balance of Library Fund Apl 1st 478.91
Bills ordered paid this date 47.00_
$
Available balance in fund 431.91
The Western Pacific Railway Company sent an acceptance
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of Ordinance N 37, granting franchise to construct
maintain and operate a Railroad through the Town
of Livermore_ It was ordered filed.
An application for a Saloon license was received from
Thomas Homem, to conduct business on Southeast corner of
Livermore Avenue and Chestnut street - It appearng that the
license was intended as a transfer of business and not a
new saloon the petition was granted and license ordered
issued.
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Ordinance N , was introduced, Entitled an Ordinance
establishing water rates and fixing the compensation for water
furnished for family uses, for private purposes, for municipal
uses and all public purposes for the year commencing July
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1st 1906 and ending June 30 1907. The Ordinance was
read for the first time.
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Ordinance N Entitled an Ordinance fixing the compensations
and official bonds of the Town officers was introduced and
read for the first time
On motion the President was instructed to make the necessary
arrangements for the removal of the large fire bell to the
new Town Hall
On Motion the Board adjourned to meet on Saturday
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April 7
Attest W H Wright
Clerk
Approved T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Town Hall
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Livermore Cal April 7 1906
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met pursuant
to adjournment at the above written place and date at
8 oclock P. M.
Present Trustees Beck, Knox, Ryan
Absent Trustees Mathiesen(sic), Murphy
President Knox presiding
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Official Bond Ordinance N - entitled an Ordinance fixing the
Ordinance compensation and official bonds of the Town Officers was
passed read the second time _ On motion of Trustee Beck, seconded
by Trustee Ryan the ordinance was adopted and passed
by the following vote _ Ayes Trustees Beck, Knox, Ryan.
Noes None, Absent Trustees Mathiesen(sic), Murphy.
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Ordinance N - entitled an Ordinance establishing
Water Ordinance Water rates and fixing the compensation for water furnished
passed for family uses, for private purposes, for municipal uses
and all public purposes for the year commencing July 1st 1906
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and ending June 30 1907, was read the second time
on motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Beck the ordinance
was adopted and passed by the following vote
Ayes Trustees Beck, Knox, Ryan
Noes None
Absent Trustees Mathiesen(sic), Murphy
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
Town Hall
Livermore Cal
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Called Meeting April 16 1906
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
at the above written place and date at 8 oclock PM
Present Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan
Absent None
President Knox presiding
President Knox stated that this was the regularly appointed
time for canvassing the returns of the Municipal Election
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held in the Town of Livermore on April 9 1906 _ There
being no objection the Clerk was instructed to break the seals
and read the returns received by him from the Board
of Election
The returns read as follows
Total number of votes cast 49
For Trustee, full term, Chas E Beck received 46 votes
" " " " T. E. Knox " 45 "
" " " " D. J. Murphy " 44 "
" Town Clerk " 2 years W H Wright " 44 "
" Treasurer " " W H Wright " 44 "
" Marshal " " D A Smith " 44 "
There were 3 blank ballots cast
The president then declared as follows: That, Chas E Beck
T E Knox and D J Murphy having received a majority
of all the votes cast were duly elected Trustees for the
full term of 4 years _ That W H Wright having received
a majority of all the votes cast was duly elected Clerk
for the term of 2 years: That W H Taylor having received
a majority of all the votes cast was duly elected Treasurer
for the term of 2 years: That D A Smith having received
a majority of all the votes cast was duly elected
Marshal for the term of 2 years
The Clerk then administered the Oath of Office to the newly
elected trustees and the President administered the
Oath of Office to W H Wright the newly elected Clerk
On motion, Trustee Knox was reelected President of
the Board for the ensuing term
Trustee Knox made a few appropriate remarks thanking
the Board for the honor conferred upon him
On motion Adolf Johnson was appointed regular Night
Watchman.
On motion D A Smith was appointed Pound Master.
The appointive officers to serve during the Pleasure of the Board
The Town officers were notified to file their bonds on or
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before Wednesday the 18 inst.
No other business appearing the Board regularly
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adjourned to meet April 18
Attest W H Wright
Clerk
Approved TE Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Town Hall
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April 18 1906
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
pursuant to adjournment at 8 oclock PM
All members present.
The Board approved the bonds of the Town officers
as follows
Bond of W H Wright as Clerk and ex officio Assessor in the
sum of $3000.00 with Chas S. Victor, F L Sangmaster
and J F Meyers as sureties
Bond of W H Taylor as Treasurer, principal and C H Wente
and Jos Fletcher as sureties in the sum of $ 4000.00
Bond of D A Smith as Marshal and ex officio Tax Collector
as principal, and J K Warner, D F Bernal, John Sweeny
and J C Reimers as sureties, in the sum of $4000.00
On motion the Board Adjourned
Attest W H Wright
Clerk
Approved
TE Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Town Hall
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Livermore May 7 1906
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.
Present Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan
Absent None
President Knox presiding
The minutes of the last regular and succeeding meetings
were read and approved
Regular monthly reports of Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer
were read and ordered filed
Claims against the Town as follows 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
$
217 J Johnson Salary April 50.00
218 E Donahue Blacksmithing 11.75
219 D A Smith Salary, Marshal, April 45.00
220 " " " Pound Master " 15.00
221 " " " Supt of Streets " 10.00
222 M S Anthony Repairs 1.00
223 " " Childrens closet 44.86
224 Board of Election Pay of election officers 32.00
225 Liv Relief Committee Donation to S. F. Sufferers 250.00
226 P C Quinn Recorders fees April 12.00
227 A L Henry Publishing & Printing 27.00
228 Election supplies 64.25
" " " "
562.86
562.86
229 Carroll & Strang Pipe &c Town Hall 7.00
230 W H Wright Salary, Clerk, April 40.00
231 Thos Twohey Jr 1 st installment, Contract for fire house 400.00
232 A Johnson Salary, Night Watchman, April 70.00
233 Liv Valley Bank, Premium on insurance policy 10.60
234 Liv Water & Power Co Elec Lights April 102.75
235 " " " Water " 48.00
1241.21
Library Fund
236 Liv Water & Power Co Library lights April 2.00
237 E Fuchs Periodical subscriptions 3.03
238 S H Harp salary, Librarian, April 30.00
239 A L Henry Printing 2.50
240 Beck Drug Co Newspaper subscriptions 5.60
43.13
Total of all bills allowed out of General Fund $ 1241.21
" " " " " " " Library " 43.13
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Total of all bills allowed $ 1284.34
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The bill of Thos Twohey Jr for 400.00, the 2 installment on contract
for fire house was laid over and referred to the Ordinance and
Building Committee
President Knox appointed the following committees for the
ensuing term
Finance Trustees Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan,
committees
Street " Murphy, Ryan, Beck
Appointed
Ordinance & Building " Ryan, Beck, Mathiesen(sic)
Fire and Water " Beck, Mathiesen(sic), Ryan
License and Police " Murphy, Mathiesen(sic), Ryan
An application for Saloon License was received from
John De Luca and J Gardella, to do business in the Germania
Application for
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Hotel on First street between MLeod and Maple. The names of
Saloon License
Joean Mendol, E Day, Frank Fennon, John Bernal, M Granna, Geo
by DeLuca etal
Beck, W E Henz and Chas S Victor were signed to the petition- The
application was referred to the License and Police Commitee
The following Resolution was offered and read
Resolution
Resolved that the sum of $250.00 is hereby appropriated out
of the General Fund for the relief of the sufferers by Earthquake
and fire in San Francisco
On motion of Trustee Beck, seconded by Trustee Mathiesen(sic)
the resolution was adopted and passed by unanimous vote
and the Clerk instructed to draw a warrant for the amount
payable to the Livermore Releif Committee
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On motion the Board adjourned to May 9
Attest W H Wright
Town Clerk
Approved
T.E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Town Hall
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Livermore Cal May 9 1906
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met pursuant
to adjournment at 8 oclock P. M.
Roll Call
Present Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan
Absent None
President Knox presiding
Chairman Murphy of the License and Police Committee reported
that serious objection had been made to the Committee about
granting the petition of De Luca and Gardella for Saloon
License and asked for further time to investigate the matter _ On
motion the Committee were granted further time
Trustee Ryan for the Ordinance and Building Committee informed
the Board that the new fire house had been inspected and they
found that the work was completed, with the exception of the doors,
and had been done in a satisfactory manner, they therefore
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recommended payment to contractor Twohey of the 2
installment on the contract, namely $400.00- On motion
it was ordered paid
Bills
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Thos Twohey Jr 2 installment on contract $400.00
The Building Committee was instructed to have the gutter in
front of the Firehouse properly covered and also have the
sidewalk extended, they were also instructed to have the Town
Jail moved to site of new Town hall
Financial Statement
Balance in General Fund May 1st $ 2498.21
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Bills ordered paid May 7 & 9 1641.21_
Available balance in Gen Fund $ 857.00
Balance in Library Fund May 1 st $441.91
Bills ordered paid to date 43.13_
$ 398.78
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On motion the Board adjourned to May 14
Attest W H Wright
Clerk
Approved
T.E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Town Hall
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Livermore, Cal. May 14 1906
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met in
adjourned session at the above written place and date
at 8 oclock P M
Present Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan
Absent None
President Knox in the chair
The License and Police Committee reporting against
granting a Saloon License to DeLuca and Gardella, on
motion their petition was refused by unanimous vote
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
Town Hall
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Livermore, Cal. June 4 1906
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
Present Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan
Absent None
President Knox in the chair
The minutes of the last regular and subsequent meetings
were read and approved
The regular monthly reports of Clerk, Marshal and
Treasurer were read and ordered filed
G A Frost G A Frost appeared before the board asking for a free
applies for license to peddle _ The request was referred to the License
free license Committee.
Bill as follows 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.
Bills General Fund
242 Liv Fire Department Salaries Mar 1 to May 31 $150.00
243 A Johnson, Salary, Nightwatchman, May 70.00
244 J Johnson " " 50.00
245 Bank of Livermore, Assne Chas Reynolds, labor, watchman, 8.00
246 Carl Beu Washing hose 1.00
247 P C Quinn Recorders fees, May. 6.00
248 W H Wright, Salary, Clerk, May, & freight 42.65
249 Ed Maguire, Washing hose .50
250 E Donahue Repairing seats 9.00
337.15
337.15
251 D A Smith Salary Marshal May 45.00
252 " " " Pound Master " 15.00
253 " " " Supt of Streets " 10.00
254 Liv Water & Power Co, Elec lights " 102.75
255 " " " Water " 48.00
557.90
Library Fund
256 Liv Water & Power Co library lights " 2.00
257 S J Harp Salary, Librarian " 30.00
258 J J Northmore, Newspaper subscriptions 9.00
$
Total of bills ordered paid out of General Fund 557.90
" " " " " " Library Fund ___ 41.00_
Total of all bills ordered paid $ 598.90
Financial Statement
Balance in General Fund June 1st $2142.00
Bills allowed this date 557.90_
$
Available balance in fund 1584.10
Balance in Library Fund June 1st $408.78
Bills allowed this date 41.00_
Available balance in fund $ 367.78
The following bills were laid over for further investigation
Thos Twohey Jr $ 41.50, Geo Kruger $ 17.00, Mitchell & Wilson $27.25
Frank Teeter $5.00, J F Bruns $7.25, and Thos Twohey $127.00
The matter of moving the Hose House on Lizzie Street to a new
location was referred to the Fire and Water Committee with
power to act.
The Clerk was instructed to have the insurance on old town
hall cancelled and rebated
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
Town Hall
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Livermore, Cal. July 2 1906
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.
Present Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan
Absent None
President Knox presiding
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
Bills as follows were read examined and approved
by the finance committee, allowed by the board and
the Clerk instructed to draw warrants for the several
amounts
General Fund
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1 H G MGill salary, Health officer for year ending June 15 50.00
2 D A Smith " Supt of Streets, June 10.00
3 " " " Marshal " 45.00
4 " " " Pound Master " 15.00
5 J T Jacker Keys &c 1.65
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6 W Seeband Labor 2.00
7 P C Quinn Recorders fees June 24.00
8 C H Acker Extra Watchman 4.00
9 J Johnson Salary, Gen Utility man, June 50.00
10 L J Van Horn, Moving fire bell 15.00
11 Mitchell & Wilson Drayage " 2.25
12 W H Wright Salary, Clerk June 40.00
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13 W Burke Extra Watchman 4.00
262.90
262.90
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14 DMDonald Moving hose cart house 17.50
252 C W Bradshaw Moving fire bell 30.37
253 P H Murray Salary Chief Engineer, July 1/05 to July 1/06 50.00
254 Teeter & Seeband Labor 2.50
255 Western Fuel Co Culvert pipe 9.00
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W Seeband Labor 2.50
H Williams, Moving fire bell 29.75
256
A Johnson, Salary, Watchman 70.00
257
Hans Matthiesen, Blacksmithing 2.45
258
A J Palmer, Drawing plans & specifications 15.00
Carroll & Strang, Plumbing 11.85
Anspacher Bros Lumber 22.50
Carroll & Strang, Lock 1.00
Thos Twohey Moving Jail 41.50
Frank Teeter Labor 5.00
Thos Twohey Jr Final payment on Contract for fire house 127.50
J F Bruns Drayage 7.25
Mitchell & Wilson Drayage 27.25
Geo Kruger Labor 17.00
Liv W & P Co Water, June 48.00
" " Elec Lights " 102.75
903.07
Library Fund
Liv W & P Co Library lights June 2.00
S J Harp Salary, Librarian, June 30.00
" " Janitoring library 4.00
36.00
$
Total of bills ordered paid from General Fund 903.07
" " " " " " Library " ___ 36.00_
Total of all bills ordered paid $ 939.07
Financial Statement
Balance in General Fund July 1st $1739.17
Bills allowed this date 903.07_
$
Available balance in fund 836.10
Balance in Library Fund July 1st $381.71
Bills allowed this date 36.00_
Available balance in fund $ 344.71
A communication was received from J E Thorn and others
protesting against the use of the streets of the town by traction
engines unless the owners of such engines keep the streets
traveled by them in thorough repair and free from dust_
The Clerk was instructed to notify the manager of the
Traction Company to appear before the board to discuss
ways and means to abate the nuisance complained of
The Board of Health sent in a communication requesting
that steps be taken to have cement gutters laid on First
street below L street, Also that an Oderless Excavator be
purchased; A dumping ground for refuse procured and also
a place fitted up for an emergency hospital for use
in surgical cases.
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Health Officer MGill appeared before the board and
urged that steps be taken toward making the desired
improvements, he also advised the board to procure a
disinfecting apparatus and the necessary disinfectants,
The matter was referred to a committee of the whole.
On motion the fire and water committee was
instructed to see that the fire engine and apparatus
is kept in perfect order
On motion the Board adjourned to call of the
President
Attest W H Wright
Town Clerk
Approved T.E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Town Hall
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Livermore, Cal. July 12 1906
Called Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
pursuant to a call by the President, at the above written
place and date at 8 oclock P.M.
Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan.
Absent None
President Knox presiding
The President stated that the meeting had been called
for the purpose of devising ways and means for protecting
the street traveled by the traction engines
After some discussion by the board and citizens present.
and Mr Lassen Manager of the Traction Co. Mr Larsen
promised to sprinkle 8 blocks of streets traveled by the
engines and the board agreed to let him have the use
of the sprinkling wagon
No other business appearing , on motion the board adjourned
Attest W H Wright
Town Clerk
Approved
T.E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Town Hall
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Livermore, Cal. August 6 1906
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 PM
Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan.
Absent None
President Knox presiding
The minutes of the last regular and succeeding
meeting were read and approved as read
The regular monthly reports of the 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
Bills General Fund
$
38 Jos Wilkinson Cleaning Engine 3.50
39 A Johnson Salary, Watchman July 70.00
40 W H Wright " Clerk " 40.00
41 J Johnson " Gen Utility man " 50.00
42 D A Smith " Marshal " 45.00
43 " " " Pound Master " 15.00
44 " " " Supt of Streets " 10.00
45 Collier Bros Blacksmithing 3.75
46 P C Quinn Recorders fees " 18.00
47 C P Lefever Extra Watchman 2.00
48 W H Wright Expense of Assessment Roll 25.00
49 Liv Water & Power Co Water July 48.00
50 " " " " Lights " 102.75
433.00
433.00
Library Fund
51 Liv Water & Power Co Library lights July 2.00
52 S J Harp Salary, Librarian, July 30.00
Total of bills ordered paid out of Gen Fund $433.00
" " " " " " " Library " 32.00
Total of all bills ordered paid $ 465.00
Financial Statement
Balance in General Fund Aug 1st $980.10
Bills allowed this date 433.00_
Available bal in Gen Fund $ 547.10_
$
Balance in Library Fund Aug, 1st 354.71
Bills allowed this date 32.00_
Available bal in Library Fund $322.71
Peter J Murray having received the endorsement of
the Livermore Fire Department, was on motion
duly appointed Chief Engineer for the ensuing year
On motion the Clerk was instructed to purchase
a disinfecting apparatus and the necessary dis-
infectants as recommended by the Board of Health
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W Hachman asked permission of the Board to
sell his one half interest in the Mint Saloon to William
Mohr and that the license be changed to Iverson and
Mohr
A petition was received from Peter Eriksen for Saloon
License to do business on South side of 1st street between
Lizzie and J streets
Both applications were referred to the License Committee
No other business appearing , on motion the board adjourned
Attest W H Wright
Town Clerk
Approved
T.E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Town Hall
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Livermore, Cal. August 13 1906
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met
in adjourned session at 8 o clock P. M.
Present, Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Ryan
Absent, Murphy.
President Knox, presiding
The License committee reported favorably on the
petition of Peter Eriksen for Saloon License and
on motion it was ordered issued.
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The application of W Hachman that the license
of Iverson and Hachman be changed to Iverson
and Mohr was reported from the Committee
unfavorably and on motion the petion was denied
On motion the board adjourned
Attest W H Wright
Clerk
Approved
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
T.E. Knox (signed)
Town Hall
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Livermore, Cal. September 4 1906
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.
Present, Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan.
Absent None
President Knox, presiding
The minutes of the last regular and succeeding meeting
were read and approved as read.
The regular monthly reports of Clerk, Marshal and
Treasurer were read and ordered filed
Claims against the town as follows were read,
examined and approved by the finance committee
allowed by the board and the Clerk instructed to draw
warrants of the treasury for the several amounts
Bills Claims
General Fund
53 J Bowles Fixing culverts & hauling $ 15.00
54 Adolf Johnsen, Salary, Night watchman, Aug 70.00
55 J Johnsen Salary, Gen Utility man " 50.00
56 P C Quinn Recorders fees " 12.00
57 A L Henry Publishing 4.75
58 Hans Matthiesen Blacksmithing 4.10
59 D A Smith Salary, Marshal Aug 45.00
60 " " " Pound Master " 15.00
61 " " " Supt of Streets " 10.00
62 W H Wright " Clerk " 40.00
63 Liv Water & Power Co, Elec lights " 102.75
64 " " " " Water " 48.00
416.60
Library Fund
65 Liv Water & Power Co Library lights Aug 2.00
66 S J Harp salary Librarian, " 30.00
Bills ordered paid out of the Gen Fund $416.60
" " " " " Library " 32.00_
Total of all bills ordered paid $ 448.60
Financial Statement
Bal in Treasury, Gen Fund, Sept 1 $1679.10
Claims allowed this date 416.60_
$
Available balance in Gen Fund 1262.50
Bal in Library Fund Sept 1 $332.71
Claims allowed this date 32.00_
$ 300.71
The Clerk informed the Board that the Dania Society
had paid into the Treasury the sum of $805.00, being
the purchase price of the old town hall and site and that
a deed signed by the President and Clerk had been
given them for the same
The Marshal was instructed to notify all persons who have
placed rubbish in the street opposite their property to remove
the same immediately, and if it was not done to commence
curl action against them.
The Committee of the whole was instructed to investigate
the matter of establishing side walks on College Ave
and to prepare on ordinance to that effect: Also to
look into the matter as to the advisability of having
more street lights in the Southern part of town
A communication was received from the Livermore
Relief Fund Committee, requesting the Board of
Trustees of Livermore, to take charge of the fund
subject to the following resolution passed by unanimous vote
of the committee
Liv Releif Resolution
Committee Whereas, There are now very few demands upon this
asks to have committee and the funds it hold in charge, and it is the
the Board desire of a majority of it s members to be releived of further
take charge responsibility of a safe and permanent body can be found
of the fund to administer the trust, be it
Resolved, That the Board of Town Trustees be and it is
hereby requested to assume the responsibility of carrying
out the wishes of the original contributors of the
Releif Fund, and be it further
Resolved, that if the said Board accepts the trust
that it be asked to carry the Releif Fund separately on
its books; that claims be made against it in the
regular manner prescribed by the Board for claims
against it other funds, and that warrants drawn upon
it appear under a separate heading in its official report
of expenditures so that contributors to the original fund
may know what disposition is being made of all moneys
turned over to the Board by the Relief Committee
The above resolution was introduced and passed by
unanimous vote at a regular meeting of the Livermore
Releif Committee, held August 25, 1906, at which a
majority of the members were present and voted
(signed) d J Murphy, Chairman
Attested by A L Henry, Secretary.
On motion the following resolution was adopted
and passed by the Board
Resolution
Whereas this Board has been petitioned by the Livermore
Relief Committee to take charge of the residue of its fund and
to distribute the same in accordance with the wishes of its
original contributors, Now therefore be it
Resolved that the trust be accepted subject to the
following conditions ___ That the fund be made a
general releif fund, from which disbursements may be made
by the Board for the releif of cases which it may deem worthy
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That at least 100 of the fund be devoted to the equipment
of an emergency hospital in the Town Hall.
That no definite action be taken until the next
regular meeting to permit protests to be mad by any
of the contributors to the fund provided they may object
to the conditions under which this trust will be
undertaken
On motion the Board adjourned to Tuesday
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the 11 inst
Attest W H Wright
Clerk
Approved D. J. Murphy (signed)
Chairman Pro Tem
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Town Hall
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Livermore, Cal. September 11 1906
Adjourned Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met at
the above written place and date at 8 oclock P.M.
pursuant to adjounment
Present Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan
Absent None
President Knox presiding
The President made report from Committee of the whole
that said committee recommend the placing of five
lights on outside streets __ On motion the Street Committee
was instructed and empowered to have the said lights
put up.
The Committee of the whole also reported that in the
matter of establishing sidewalks on College Avenue they
considered that the property owners on that Avenue must
first take the initiative by petition representing at least
three fifths of the frontage asking for the proposed improvement.
On motion the board adjourned
Attest W H Wright
Town Clerk
Approved D J Murphy (signed)
Chairman Pro Tem
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Town Hall
Livermore, Cal. Oct 1st 1906
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.
Present Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan
Absent Knox
On motion Trustee Murphy was elected temporary
chairman
The minutes of the proceedings of the last regular and
subsequent meeting were read and approved.
The regular monthly reports of Clerk, Marshal and
Treasurer were read and ordered filed.
Claims against the town as follows 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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N67 L J Van Horn Carpets of Town Hall &c 39.19
68 D A Smith, Salary, Marshal, Sept 45.00
69 " " " Pound Master " 15.00
70 " " " Supt of Sts " 10.00
71 Adolf Johnsen " Night Watchman " 70.00
72 Wesley Budworth, Labor 1.50
73 A L Henry License books 10.00
74 P C Quinn Recorders fees, Sept 24.00
75 W H Wright, Salary, Clerk. " 40.00
76 Jacob Johnson, Gen Utility man " 50.00
77 Liv W & P Co, Elec lights 102.75
407.44
407.44
78 Liv Water & Power Co, Water Sept 48.00
Library Fund
79 Liv Water & Power Co, Library lights Sept 2.00
80 S J Harp Salary, Librarian " 30.00
Claims ordered paid out of General fund $455.44
" " " " " Library " 32.00_
Total of all claims ordered paid $ 487.44
Financial Statement
Balance in General Fund Oct 1 $1377.50
Claims allowed this date 455.44_
Available balance in Gen fund $ 922.06
Balance in Library Fund Oct 1 $ 310.71
Claims allowed this date 32.00_
Available balance in Library fund $ 278.71
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A communication was received from James MGlinchy
requesting that and ordinance be passed prohibiting the playing
ball on the public streets __ The matter was referred to
the Ordinance Committee
The Fire and Water Committee were instructed to have
a rack constructed for the purpose of drying the fire hose
A resolution was offered and read as follows
Resolved that the Municipal tax levy in the Town of Livermore
for the year 1906-7 be and the same is hereby fixed as
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follows, General Fund 0.65 and the Library Fund 0.10
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total tax levy 0.75 on each 100 of valuation
On motion of Trustee Mathiesen(sic), seconded by Trustee Ryan
the resolution was adopted and passed by the following vote
Ayes Trustees Beck, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan
Noes None
Absent Trustee Knox
No other business appearing 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
Town Hall
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Livermore, Cal. November 5 1906
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
Present Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan
Absent None
President Knox presiding
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and
approved.
The regular monthly reports of Clerk, Marshal & 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
$
81 J W Twohey labor 16.87
82 N J Fletcher Flash light for watchman 2.50
83 W H Wright Salary, Clerk, Oct 40.00
84 D A Smith " Marshal " 45.00
85 " " " P. M. " 15.00
86 " " " Supt Sts " 10.00
87 P C Quinn Recorders fees " 18.00
88 Emil Schultz Extra Night watch 2.00
89 G W Crane Rep Lock .50
90 L E Wright Leveling for culverts 5.00
91 Alliance Assurance Co Ins on Hose Cart House 5.40
92 J Johnson Salary Oct 50.00
93 A Johnson " " 70.00
94 Liv W & P Co Water " 48.00
328.27
328.27
95 Liv W & P Co Elec lights Oct 106.50
96 J T Jacker Rep Hydrant 1.50
97 W H Wright, Clerk, Disinfecting apparatus 38.40
98 A L Henry Printing 15.00
99 J Bowles Drying hose &c 8.00
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100 D MDonald hauling 20.00
101 J W Clarke Notaries fees 1.00
518.67
Library Fund
102 Liv W & P Co library lights Oct 2.00
103 Not issued, void
104 S J Harp Periodicals 8.25
105 " " Salary Oct 35.00
106 " " " Sept 5.00
107 A L Long Printing 3.00
108 Bank of Liv Assne N D Crackbon Periodicals 6.80
60.05
$
Claims ordered paid out of General Fund 518.67
" " " " Library " 60.05_
$
Total of all calims ordered paid 578.72
Balance in General Fund Nov 1st $1080.10
Claims allowed this date 518.67_
$
Available balance in fund 561.43
$
Balance in Library Fund Nov 1st 286.71
Claims allowed this date 60.05_
Available balance in fund $ 226.66
A number of residents of the Northern Addition and Highland
Avenue sent in petition for more street lights in those
districts _ The matter was referred to Committee of the whole
H M Wards petition for lights on N street took the same course
The Providence Washington Insurance Co sent in
statement that the sum of $15. was the appraised value
of the loss by fire in the Library building
The Chairman of the Fire and Water Committee reported
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that a rack for drying hose can be furnished for 30.00
the matter was referred to that committee with power to act
The matter of the offer of the Livermore Relief Committee
to turn over the funds in their hand amounting to $952.50
to the Town of Livermore was considered and on motion
the offer was accepted subject to the conditions stated
in the resolution of this board passed at the meeting
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held Sept 11 1906 _ The said fund to be carried on the
books as a special fund and disbursed under the restrictions
of said resolution
The Clerk was instructed to have the 1st National Bank Liv Valley Bank
present their claim for balance of the principal and
interest accrued on purchase price of New Town Hall
The Ordinance Committee offered the following ordinance
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Ordinance N- entitled. "An ordinance to amend
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section one of ordinance N 22 of the ordinances of the
Town of Livermore, relating to the use of bicycles and
velocipeds within the corporate limits of the Town
of Livermore and repeating section two of said Ordinance
It was read for the first time and passed to second reading
On motion the Board adjourned
Attest F. Mathiesen(sic)
Town Clerk pro tem
Approved
T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore
Town Hall
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Livermore, Cal. December 3 1906
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met at
the above written place and date at 7.30 oclock P M
Present Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy, Ryan
Absent None
President Knox presiding
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
Bills as follows 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
$
109 J F Bruns Hauling 30.00
110 " " " .75
111 Jacob Johnson Salary Nov 50.00
112 Geo Sangmaster shingling library 9.00
113 H C Madsen Gravel 2.90
114 Mitchell & Wilson Hauling 1.25
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115 Liv Com Co Supplies 53.25
116 J T Jacker Keys 1.25
117 A Johnson Salary, Nightwatchman, Nov. 70.00
118 Chas Ginger Repairing bridge 29.00
119 W H Wright Salary, Clerk, Nov 40.00
120 Emel Schultz Extra Watchman 2.00
121 J H Wilson Hauling 36.10
122 Mrs J Mohr Rent of harnesses 4.50
330.00
$
123 Livermore Valley Bank, Bal on principal purchase of Town Hall 575.00
124 Horton & Kennedy Lumber 101.87
125 D A Smith Deputy Badge 2.50
126 " Salary P. M. Nov 15.00
127 " " Supt of Sts " 10.00
128 " " Marshal " 45.00
129 John Hachman Labor 16.25
130 P C Quinn Recorders fees " 12.00
131 Liv W & P Co Elec Lights " 109.00
132 " " Water " 48.00
1264.62
Library Fund
133 J J Northmore Sub to papers 9.00
134 Liv W & P Co Library lights " &c 3.25
135 S J Harp Salary Nov, Librarian 35.00
47.25
1 D A Smith for Mrs Murphy 4.00
2 Victor & Harris " " shoes 1.25
5.25
$
Bills ordered paid out of General Fund 1264.62
" " " " " Library " 47.25
" " " " " Relief " 5.25_
Total of all bills ordered paid $ 1317.12
Financial Statement
Balance in General Fund Dec 1st $ 2164.90
Claims Allowed this date 1264.62_
$
Available balance in fund 900.28
Balance in Library Fund Dec 1st $362.26
Claims allowed this date 60.05_
$
Available balance in fund 302.21
$
Relief Fund Dec 1st 952.50
Claims allowed this date 5.25__
$
Balance in fund 947.25
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On motion the bill of Dr H G MGill was rejected as the board
considered that it was not within their power to expend the
special Relief fund for relief extended before the Releif
committee had turned its fund over to the town.
An application for a Saloon license was received form
M Rose to do business in the Capitol Saloon on south side
of 1st street between K and L streets, It was accompanied
by a request from J. Escobar to be allowed to sell his business
to the applicant - On motion the application of M Rose
was rejected and the request of J. Escobar was refused
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Ordinance N 41 entitled an ordinance to amend
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Section One of Ordinance N 22 of the Ordinances of the
Town of Livermore relating to the use of bicycles and
velocipedes within the corporate limits of the Town of '
Livermore, and repealing Section 2 of said Ordinance,
was read the second time __ On motion of Trustee
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Mathiesen(sic), Seconded by Trustee Murphy Ordinance N
41 was adopted and passed by the following vote
Ayes Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy
Noes None
On motion the salary of J Johnson was fixed at $60.00
per month commencing Dec 1st 1906
On motion the Board adjourned
Attest W H Wright
Town Clerk
Approved
T. E. Knox (signed)
President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore