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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1912 COUNCIL MINUTES Town Hall, January 2, 1912 Regular Meeting The Board of Town Trustees met in regular monthly session on the above date with all the members present as follows: Trustees Lassen, Mathiesen(sic), O'Donnell, Ryan and Schrader President x Mathiesen(sic) occupied the chair. The minutes of the last regular and subsequent adjourned meeting were read and approved. The regular monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer were read, compared and ordered placed on file The semi-annual report of the x Health Officer was read and ordered placed on file. The Finance Committee ex- amined and approved the following claims which were duly allowed on motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Schrader: General Fund. 123 7.00 F & M National Bank assignee Dennis J. O'Neill work on streets x 124 " P. Seeband " " " 8.00 125 " F. Seeband, services as Night Watchman 20.00 126 " J. F. Bruns, hauling gravel 22.50 127 " P. M. Harvey, working on streets 3.00 128 F. & M. National Bank, balance on furniture and electric fixtures for Library 700.00 129 J. C. Scott, rebate of taxes 5.50 766.- 766.00 130 Laughlin Rodgers, driving sprinkler 6.00 131 P. M. O'Donnell, watering palms in Library Park 10.00 132 Lassen Bros. fuel 4.00 133 Livermore Fire Department, salaries 150.00 134 P. M. O'Donnell, work on streets 10.50 135 Jacob Johnson, salary as Gen. Utility Man 60.00 136 Sanderson & Dutcher, shoeing team 3.50 137 Adolph Johnson, salary as Night Watchman 70.00 138 Elmer G. Still, publishing 5.15 139 G. H. Hermann, sewer cleaning outfit 100.00 140 L. E. Wright, electrical supplies 5.50 141 Livermore W. &. P. Co., electric lights 154.00 142 " " " " water 68.00 143 Bernhardt & Collewich, blacksmithing 1.00 144 H. T. Holly, rebate of taxes 2.20 145 A. L. Henry, salary as Clerk 60.00 146 C. P. Lefever, salary, etc. for December 102.25 147 Livermore Water & Power Co. material used in water service in Library Park 4.77 148 Geo Beck & Sons, supplies 7.95 149 Laughlin Rodgers, services as Nightwatchman for Dec 68.00 150 Elmer G. Still, publishing 3.15 151 T. E. Knox, P. M. stamps 1.00 152 Hans Matthiesen, blacksmithing 3.15 153 C. L. Farley, cleaning hose 2.00 154 California Transfer Co. hauling gravel 9.00 1677.12 Bond Interest and Redemption Fund - 1908 155 W. H. Taylor, Town Treasurer, interest on 22 sewer bonds from July 1, to Dec 31, 1911 495.00 Bond Interest and Redemption Fund - 1910 156 W. H. Taylor, Town Treasurer, redeeming one Park bond and interest on 19 bonds from July 1, to Dec. 31, 1911 731.50 The claim of S. Foscalina was laid over for correction. Allowed out of General Fund 1677.12 " " " Bond Int. and Red. Fund - 1908 495.00 " " " " " " " " - 1910 737.50_ $ Total of all claims allowed 2909.62 Applications for renewal of liquor licenses were received as follows: J. I. Azevedo - To do business on the corner of Livermore Avenue and Chestnut streets; recommended by Freeholders B. Harron, C Geo W. Beck, J. O. MKown, Chas. S. Victor, Chas. E. Beck and L. Schenone. Feorio & Guanziroli - To do business at the corner of First and L streets; recommended by Freeholders P. B. Anspacher, H. W. Hupers, G. E. Allen, H. W. Lassen, W. Schaefer and E. Pronzini The License Committee reported favorably upon both applications which were granted on motion of Trustee O'Donnell, seconded by Trustee Lassen, by unanimous vote. Trustee Ryan offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: Resolved, That the office of Street Superintendent be restored land $ that the salary of 25 a month be paid to the Marshal. Seconded by Trustee O'Donnell and adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Trustees Lassen, Mathiesen(sic), O'Don- nell, Ryan and Schrader, noes - none; absent - none. Geo Beck asked permission to withdraw a petition in the hands of the Clerk asking for the restoration of the office of Street Superintendent for the reason that the Board had already acted on the matter. Trustee Ryan offered the fol- lowing resolution and moved its adoption: Resolved, That the Clerk of the Town of Livermore is hereby instructed to advertise for two weeks in a news- paper of general circulation in the Town of Livermore, Alameda County, Cali- fornia, for bids for the town advertising required by law to be printed and published in a newspaper printed in said town x All bids shall be in accordance with the following specifications, terms and conditions: The price per square, con- sisting of nine lines of nonpareil type, for the first insertion and the price for each subsequent insertion. The contract for said printing shall continue for one year from the date of letting the contract. Said bids shall be delivered in a sealed envelope to the Clerk of the Town of Livermore, in person, marked "Bids for Town Advertising" and must be delivered to said Clerk before the hour of 7:30 p.m. on Monday evening, Febru- ary 5, 1912. Said bids shall be opened by the Board of Trustees of said Town of Liver- more in open session and shall be examined and publicly declared. Said Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The person receiving the award of the contract for the advertising herein shall within three days thereafter enter into a written contract with said Town for said advertising for a period of one year, and shall furnish to the said Town a good and sufficent(sic) $ bond in the sum of 200, with two sureties who shall be acceptable to the Board, for the faithful performance of said contract. After said bond shall have been approved by the Board it shall be filed with the Clerk of the Town The work performed under the contract shall be paid for monthly in the way provided by law. Dated Livermore, Cal., January 2, 1912 The motion to adopt the above resolution was seconded by Trustee Lassen and adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Lassen, Mathiesen(sic), O'Donnell, Ryan and Schrader; noes, none; absent, none. Trustee Lassen, chairman of the Finance Committee, offered the fol- lowing resolution: Resolved, That the sum of $1.72 be it it is hereby transferred from the General Fund to the Park Improvement Fund to balance the account on the Treasurer's books. Seconded by Trustee Schrader and adopted by the following vote; Ayes, Trustees Lassen, Mathiesen(sic), O'Donnell, Ryan and Schrader; noes, none; ab- sent, none x Trustee Ryan, chairman of the Street Committee, reported that the Committee had received three bids for removing the wreckage of the town bridge over the Arroyo Mocho and reducing the grade of the approaches and that the bid of Hudson & Lornauno $ for 225 being the lowest the contract was awarded to that firm. Trustee O'Donnell explained his bill for watering palms in the Library Park and announced his intention $ to donate the amount, 10, to the Women's Improvement Club. The Board then adjourned A. L. Henry Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall February 5, 1912 Regular Meeting The Board of Town Trustees met in regular monthly session on the above date with all the members present as follows: Trustees Lassen, Mathiesen(sic), O'Donnell, Ryan and Schrader. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 2d were read and approved. The regular monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer were read, compared and ordered placed on file. The Finance Committee audited the following Claims which were duly allowed on motion of Trustee O'Donnell, seconded by Trustee Schrader: General Fund C 157 MKown & Mess, supplies 3.40 158 S. Foscalina, hauling gravel 17.00 159 The Livermore Herald, printing 5.00 160 Adolph Johnson, salary as Nightwatchman 70.00 161 Chas. Ginger, gravel, etc. 9.60 162 L. E. Wright, electrical supplies 1.70 163 " " " , " " 2.60 164 " " " , " " .30 165 Livermore Hardware Co., plumbing 1.00 166 Laughlin Rodgers, salary as Nightwatchman 70.00 167 F & M. National Bank, ass. Larnauno & Hud- son, receiving wreck of town bridge and grading down approaches 225.00 405.60 168 F & M. National Bank, assignee Jas.T ronub- 425.60 ley, work on streets 12.00 169 F & M. National Bank, assignee John Marsh, work on streets 1.00 170 J. Gardella, hauling gravel 24.00 171 A. L. Henry, salary as Town Clerk, etc. 60.25 172 Johnson & Emminger, comforters for town jail 5.00 173 Mrs. M. L. Silva, rent of barn to Feb 19,1912 15.00 174 Jacob Johnson, salary as Gen. Utility Man 60.00 175 Allen Hardware Co., supplies 7.15 176 Elmer G. Still, publishing 2.60 177 J. F. Bruns, hauling 7.50 178 California Transfer Co., hauling 21.50 179 F. Mally, meals for prisoners 4.40 180 Liv. W & P Co., electric lights 155.00 181 " " " " " , water 68.00 182 C. P. Lefever, salary as Marshal 75.00 183 " " " " " Supt of Streets 25.00 Total amount allowed out of General Fund $949.00 A communication was received from C Dr. H. G. MGill, Health Officer, asking leave of absence for about twenty days beginning February 18th on account of a trip to the East, and stating that Dr. J. K. Warner would perform the duties of Health Officer during his absence The x leave of absence was granted on motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Lassen. A communication was received from L. M. Mac Donald, President of the Farmers & Merchants National Bank agreeing on behalf of his bank to pay interest on the daily balances of the Town Treasurer commencing with Febru- ary 1, 1912. On motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Lassen the offer was accepted by unanimous vote and the Clerk was instructed to notify the Treasurer accordingly. A communication was received from the State Railroad Commission through its attorney, Max Thelen trans- mitting copies of the Public Utilities Act and offering the services of the Commis- sion in all matters pertaining to public utilities Filed. x The bid of Elmer G. Still to do the publishing of municipal adver- tising for the ensuing year at the rate of .75 cents per square for the first insertion and 30 cents per square for each subsequent insertion, was on motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Lassen, accepted by unanimous vote The Clerk was x instructed to prepare the necessary contract x The report of the Building Com- mittee in charge of the erection and equipment of the Carnegie Library was referred to the Financial Committee with instructions to report upon same at the next regular meeting of the Board. The Board then adjourned A. L. Henry Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall February 19, 1912 Called Meeting The Board met on the above date at 8 oclock p.m., pursuant to call. The roll was called with the following result: Present, Trustees Lassen, Mathie- sen, O'Donnell and Ryan; absent, Trustee Schrader x President Mathiesen(sic) announced that the meeting had been called to consider the application of D. W. Craig for a liquor license. A request fro the sale of the bar business of the Hotel Washington to D. W. Craig was received from C. W. Goodwin, and on motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Lassen, the request was granted. The application of D. W. Craig for a liquor license to do business in the Hotel Washington was then read. The application was en- dorsed by Freeholders E. Pronzini, G. E. Allen, T. B. Anspacher, Geo Beck, Chas. S. Victor and J. C. Reimers The application was referred to the License Committee, which re- ported favorably On motion of Trustee x O'Donnell, seconded by Trustee Lassen, the license was granted by unanimous vote. The Board then adjourned A. L. Henry Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall March 4, 1912 Regular Meeting The Board of Town Trustees met in regular monthly session on the above date at 8 oclock p.m. with all the members present as follows: Trustees Lassen, Mathiesen(sic), O'Donnell, Ryan and Schrader President x Mathiesen(sic) occupied the chair. The minutes of the last regular and subsequent called meeting were read and approved. The monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal, Recorder and Treasurer were read, compared and ordered placed on file. The following claims were read, ex- amined by the Auditing Committee and on motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Schrader, were duly allowed: General Fund $ 184 D. J. Murphy, insurance on Town Hall 45.20 185 Laughlin Rodgers, salary as Nightwatchman 70.00 186 F & M. Nat. Bank, assignee E. B. Waller, labor 4.00 187 A. L. Henry, salary as Town Clerk 60.00 188 L. E. Wright, electrical supplies 2.30 189 Jacob Johnson, salary as Gen Utility Man 60.00 190 Adolph Johnson, salary as Nightwatchman 70.00 191 F & M. Nat Bank, ass. Sanderson & Dutcher, blacksmithing 7.75 192 F. E. Knox, P. M., postage stamps 3.00 193 Chas. Ginger, gravel, etc 3.20 194 Jos. Lawrence, Cleaning hose 2.00 333.45 333.45 196 Fashion Livery Stable, bus hire 1.50 197 Elmer G. Still, publishing 1.75 198 Sanderson & Dutcher, shoeing team 3.50 199 L. E. Wright, surveying, etc. 9.00 200 The Livermore Herald, printing 10.00 201 C. P. Lefever, salary as Marshal 75.00 202 " " " " " Supt of Streets 25.00 203 Livermore W & P Co., electrical conduits for Library Park, 129.21 204 Livermore W & P. Co., electric lights 155.00 205 " " " " " , water 68.00_ 811.91 Total claims allowed $ 811.91 A committee from the Woman's Improvement Club - Mrs. D. D. Emminger and Mrs. C. E. Beck - appeared before the Board asking that the pound ordi- nance be enforced in regard to the dogs and cows that are running at large The matter was referred to the x Committee of the Whole . The committee also asked per- mission to cut out two of the trees in the Library Park that shaded a strip of lawn and flower bed in such a way as to prevent the growth of the vegetation This matter x was also referred to the Committee of the Whole. An application for renewal of liquor license was received from F. Mally to do business on the south side of First street between J and K streets: recommended by Freeholders J. C. Reimers and C. S. Victor. The application was approved by the License Committee and on motion of Trustee O'Donnell, seconded by Trustee Lassen, the license was ordered issued. A communication was received from the First National Bank asking an equal division of the town funds available for deposit and agreeing to pay interest on the deposit at the rate of 2% per annum The matter was x referred to the Finance Committee. Chairman O'Donnell of the Ordi- nance Committee offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: Whereas, Section 852 of the General Laws relating to Municipal Corporations of the Sixth Class provides that a general municipal election be held on the second Monday in April of each even-numbered year be it Resolved, That the Clerk be and he is hereby directed to give public notice of such municipal election to take place on Monday, April 8, 1912, by three publications in the Livermore Echo the official paper of the Town of Livermore, one such publication to be made prior to the expiration of the time for the filing of nominations and two immediately prior to the date of said election, the officers to be elected at said election being: 1. Member of the Board of Trustees (full term) 2. Member of the Board of Trustees (full term) 3. Clerk 4. Treasurer Be it further Resolved, That for the purpose of con- ducting said election, the voting precincts in the Town of Livermore which existed for the holding of the last preceding Sate election are hereby consolidated so as to form and constitute on municipal election precinct in and for the Town of Liver- more within the corporate limits of said town and the same is hereby established as a municipal election precinct for the holding of such elec- tion, and that precinct so established herein shall be known as "Municipal Election Precinct No 1," and that the polling place for such election shall be at the Town Hall, situated on the C southeasterly corner of First and MLeod streets in said town Be it further x Resolved, That for the purpose of such election there is hereby appointed a Board of Election for said precinct consisting of the following electors $ who shall receive a per diem of 4: Two inspectors consisting of Wm Short and R. Hunter, two judges consisting of A. G. Beazell and John Barry and two Clerks consisting of F. M. Mally and Erwin Waggoner. The motion to adopt the foregoing resolution was seconded by Trustee Schrader and the roll was called with the following result: Ayes, Trustees Lassen, Mathiesen(sic), O'Donnell, Ryan and Schrader; noes, none; absent, none The report of the Committee in charge of the construction and equipment of the Carnegie Library was accepted and or- dered published Chairman Lassen of x the Finance Committee offered the following resolution and moved its adop- tion: Resolved, That the report of the Building Committee appointed by this Board to supervise the building and equipment of the Livermore Carnegie Library, having been examined, compared with the accompanying vouchers and found correct, be accepted; that the custody of the building be accepted by this Board on behalf of the Town of Livermore, and that the Committee by discharged with the thanks of the Board. Seconded by Trustee Ryan, and adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Lassen, Mathiesen(sic), O'Donnell, Ryan and Schrader; noes, none; absent, none. Ordinances No __, an Ordinance fixing the rate of compensation and official bonds of the town officers of the Town of Livermore, was read first time x The Board then adjourned one week A. L. Henry Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall March 11, 1912 Adjourned Meeting The Board of Town Trustees met in regular adjourned session on the above date at 8 o'clock p. m. with all the members present as fol- lows: Trustees Lassen, Mathiesen(sic), O'Donnell, Ryan and Schrader. President Mathiesen(sic) occupied the Chair. An application to erect a garage and shop on the north side of East First street, and within the fire limits, to be constructed of eight-inch fire-proof tiling and with corrugated iron roof, was received from Aylward & Phillips. The Building Committee declined to act in the matter as the application called for construction that was not in accordance with the fire-limits and building ordinance as it stands on the ordinance book After con- x siderable discussion of the matter the Clerk was instructed to send the application with specifications and a copy of the ordinance to Board of Fire Underwriters with a request for their opinion and recommendations. An application for renewal of liquor license was received from Thomas & Madsen to do business on the north side of First street be- tween K and L; recommended by Freeholders D. F. Badgley, B. Harron, D. A. smith, Geo W. Beck, J. C. Reimers, C and J. O. MKown. The application was approved by the License Committee and on motion of Trustee O'Donnell, seconded by Trustee Lassen, the license was ordered issued by unani- mous vote. The annual report of the Liver- more Water & Power Co. for the year 1911 was submitted as the basis on which the water rates for the ensuing fiscal year shall be fixed by ordinance. The report was referred to the Fire and Water Committee. The Committee of the Whole re- ported adversely on the application of the Woman's Improvement Club for permission to cut down two trees in the Library Park. The Clerk was instructed to insert a notice in the local papers asking ap- plicants for the position of Poundmaster to report to Trustee Schrader The Board adjourned one week A. L. Henry Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall March 18, 1912 Adjourned Meeting The Board of Town Trustees met pursuant to adjournment on the above date at 8 oclock p.m. with all the members present as follows: Trustees Lassen, Mathiesen(sic), O'Donnell, Ryan and Schrader President Mathiesen(sic) x presided. Applications fro renewal of liquor licenses were received as follows: Carlo Ferrario - To do Business on the southeast corner of Second and L streets; recommended by Freeholders Eric Hendrecksen B. x Harron, Jas. G. Kelly, J. H. Wilson and Laughlin Moy. John Sweeney - To do business on the south side of East First between C Lizzie and MLeod streets; recom- mended by Freeholders M. G. Callaghan, R. Hunter, H. P. Hansen, D. J. Murphy, Chas. E. Beck and Geo Beck. The License Committee reported favorably upon the applications and on motion of Trustee O'Donnell, seconded by Trustee Lassen, the licenses were ordered issued by unanimous vote. A petition was received from Henry Meyer and thirty-one other citizens residing or doing business in the Northern Addition calling attention to the vagrants who congregate on that section of the town begging and other- wise annoying the residents and urging the Board to take the necessary steps to rid the town of their presence. The matter was referred to the Police Committee and the Marshal with instructions to take immediate ac- tion in the premises. In the matter of the application made by Aylward & Phillips for a permit to erect a garage building of fire-proof blocks or tiles with a corrugated iron roof, it was decided to issue a special permit for the construction provided bulkheads of offsets 16 inches square of the same material are placed at inter- vals of fifteen feet The special permit x was granted on motion of Trustee Lassen, seconded by Trustee O'Donnell, by unani- mous vote x A permit was issued to E. W. D'Ornbrain for the erection of a frame bungalow. The Board then adjourned. A. L. Henry Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall April 1, 1912 Regular Meeting The Board of Town Trustees met in regular monthly session on the above date at 8 o'clock p.m. with all the members present as follows: Trustees Lassen, Mathiesen(sic), O'Donnell, Ryan and Schrader. The minutes of the last regular and subsequent adjourned meetings were read and approved. The monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal, Treasurer and Recorder were read, compared and placed on file. The following claims were examined by the Finance Committee and duly allowed on motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Schrader; General Fund $ 206 Elmer G. Still, publishing 12.15 207 Jacob Johnson, salary as Gen. Utility Man 60.00 208 A. L. Henry, cash advanced for ballot paper 2.65 209 G. S. Fitzgerald, Recorder fees 3.00 210 D. A. Smith, services as extra police 26.60 211 T. E. Knox, postage stamps 7.00 212 A. Carlisle & Co., copy election law .54 213 L. E. Wright, surveying 7.00 214 " " " , electrical supplies 1.20 215 " " " " " 1.30 216 Adolph Johnson, salary as Nightwatchman 70.00 217 Sanderson & Dutcher, shoeing team 3.50 218 A. L. Henry, salary as Clerk 60.00 254.94 154.94 219 Laughlin Rodgers, salary as Nightwatchman 70.00 220 Livermore Fire Department, salaries 150.00 221 C. P. Lefever, salary as Marshal, etc 76.00 222 " " " " " Supt of Streets 25.00 223 Livermore Water & Power Co., electric lights 154.00 224 " " " " , water 68.00 797.94 $ Total allowed out of General Fund 797.94 The Clerk was instructed to write the First National Bank stating in answer to its recent communication that the matter of deposit of municipal funds is in the hands of the Treasurer according to the statute, and the Board has no powers in the matter. Applications for renewal of liquor licenses were received as follows: Henry Schulz - To do business in the Farmers Exchange; recommended by Freeholders H. W. Hupers, W. H. Taylor, J. C. Reimers, Chas E. Beck and H. W. Lassen. Oswill Bros - To do business on south side of First street between K and L; recommended by Freeholders Chas. E. Livermore Hans R. Anderson, E. A. Moran, Geo Beck, J. C. Reimers and Chas S. Victor. John Twisselmann & Son - To do busi- ness on East First street, opposite Junction Avenue; recommended by Freeholders C Geo Beck, J. O. MKown, E. Pronzini, J. C. Reimers, Geo W. Beck. The License Committee reported favorably upon all the applications and on motion of Trustee O'Donnell, seconded by Trustee Schrader, the licenses were ordered issued. M. S. Worden appeared before the Board on behalf of the Fraternal Brother- hood and asked permission to stretch a banner across First street advertising their cake and bread baking contest The permission was granted. E. A. Conrad appeared before the Board and offered to act as Poundmaster for the ensuing twelve months, his compensation to the amount realized from the sale of license tags and the pound fees authorized by the pound ordinance, which he under- takes to enforce, with the understanding that he is to furnish the pound and a burial ground for dead ani- mals, the town to be relieved of all expense in the matter. On motion of Trustee Schrader, seconded by Trustee Lassen, the proposition was accepted on condition $ that a bond of 100 with two sureties be furnished indemnifying the town, and with the further condition that the Board shall have the power to terminate the contract if the Poundmaster does not conduct his office to the satisfaction of the Board. Ordinance No 71, an ordinance fixing the rate of compensation and of- ficial bonds of the town officers of the Town of Livermore, was given final reading and was adopted on the motion of Trustee O'Donnell, seconded by Trustee Lassen, by the following vote: Ayes - Trustees Lassen, Mathiesen(sic), O'Donnell, Ryan and Schrader; noes, none; absent, none. Dale Anderson was granted a permit for the construction of a frame dwelling on College Avenue. The Board then adjourned to April 15th. A. L. Henry Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall April 15, 1912 Adjourned Meeting Roll call - Present, Trustees Lassen, Mathiesen(sic), O'Donnell, Ryan and Schrader. This being the time set to canvass the returns of the municipal election, held on Monday, April 8, 1912, the President instructed the Clerk to open same and the Board proceeded to canvass the vote as required by law. Trustee Ryan then introduced the following resolution and moved its adop- tion: Livermore, Cal., April 15, 1912. Pursuant to an Act of the Legisla- ture entitled "an Act to provide for the organization, incorporation and govern- ment of Municipal incorporation, ap- proved March 13, 1883, and the proclamation of the Board of Trustees adopted on the 4th day of March, 1912, the Board of Trustees met on the above date to can- vass the returns of the municipal elec- tion held on Monday, the 8th day of April, 1912. In the matter of the notice given of the municipal election, the affidavit of Elmer G. Still, editor of the Livermore Echo, the official newspaper of the Town of Livermore, relative to the publishing of the election proclamation of the municipal election held on April 8, 1912, was read, and it appearing that due and proper notice had been given and that the returns of said election had been properly filed with the Clerk, the Board proceeded to open and canvass the said election returns, which were as' follows: For Trustees (full term)- F. Mathiesen(sic), 402 votes. J. D. Ryan, 386 votes. C Mrs. J. O. MKown, 1 vote Mrs. T. E. Knox, 1 vote For Clerk- Chester M. Beck, 129 votes Chas. M. Nissen, 76 votes. M. M. Sanderson, 154 votes Elmer G. Still, 99 votes. W. H. Bissell, 1 vote E. W. D'Ombrain, 1 vote For Treasurer- W. H. Taylor, 363 votes M. W. Mooney, 2 votes Total number of votes cast, 464. Wherefore, the Board finds, determines and declares that F. Mathiesen(sic) and J. D. Ryan are duly elected as members of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore for the full term of four years; that M. M. Sanderson is duly elected to the office of Town Clerk of said Town for the term of two years; and that W. H. Taylor is duly elected to the office of Town Treasurer of said Town for the term of two years. It is further ordered that the Clerk of this Board issue to each of the aforesaid elected persons a certificate of election as required by law. Seconded by Trustee Lassen adopted by the following vote; Ayes- Trustees Lassen, Mathiesen(sic), O'Donnell, Ryan and Schrader; noes, none; absent, none. M. M. Sanderson, Clerk-elected then presented himself and was sworn in by the retiring Clerk, A. L. Henry The new x Clerk then presented his bond which was duly approved on motion of Trustee Schrader, seconded by Trustee Lassen by unanimous vote. The report of E. M. Thompson, the accountant appointed to expert the books and accounts of the various town officers to the close of the ninth of March, 1912, was read and accepted by the Board. The Board then adjourned to met next Monday evening A. L. Henry Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall April 22 1912 Adjourned meeting called to order at 8 PM. by President Mathieson(sic). Trustee Roll call - Present. Trustees, O Donnell, Lassen, Mathieson(sic), Shrader(sic), Ryan. Trustee Lassen was asked to take the chair until the Trustees that were sworn in - On the newly elected trustees taking their seats, Trustee Mathieson(sic) was nominated by F. A. Shrader(sic), seconded by ODonnell, for office of Chairman- motion carried unanimously, The applications of C. Lefever for Marshal, A. Johnson for nightwatchman and Laughlin Rogers for nightwatchman were presented Moved by Trustee O'Donnell, seconded by Trustee Shrader(sic), that C. P. Lefever be appointed to the office of marshal, sewer inspector and superintendent of streets, Moved by Trustee Lassen, seconded by Trustee Shrader(sic) that the salary of marshal sewer inspector, and superintendent of streets shall be fixed at $00 25, twenty five dollars per month, motion carried. Moved by Trustee Shrader(sic), seconded by Trustee Lassen that A. Johnson be appointed to the office of nightwatchman at a fixed salary of Seventy dollars per month, motion carried. Moved by Trustee Shrader(sic), seconded by Trustee ODonnell that Laughlin Rogers be appointed to the office of night watchman at a fixed salary of seventy dollars' per month The liquor license application of Chas Priester to do business in the Valley Hotel was reported on favorably by the license committee and on motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Shrader(sic), the license was granted. The following bills were allowed and ordered paid. 226 Livermore Hardware Co. - Supplies 17.40 225 T. E. Knox Stamps 1.00 229 R. Hunter Election expenses 24.00 228 Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co Phone message 35 227 E. M. Thompson Experting books 25.00 The bill of Crane Bros was laid over until the next meeting. The Board then adjourned to the call of the chair M. M. Sanderson Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall, May 6th 1912 Regular meeting of the Board called to order at 8 oclock p.m. President of the Board Mathiesen(sic) in the chair - Roll call - Present Trustees, Mathiesen(sic), Shrader(sic), O'Donnell, Ryan and Lassen, Minutes of last meeting were approved as read. Monthly reports of Town Clerk, marshal, and Town Treasurer were read, compared, and ordered placed on file. The following bills were allowed and ordered paid - Geo White flushing sewers 12.50 Jacob Johnson Services, general utility man 60.00 L. E. Wright, Batteries 1.80 L. Rodgers Salary, nightwatchman 70.00 A. Johnson Do Do 70.00 C. P. Lefever Do supt streets 25.00 Do Burying dog 1.00 Do Fare, man to Hospital 1.00 Do Salary marshal 75.00 D. A. Smith Do sp. police 75.00 Mrs. Nan Silva Rent of barn to May 15 15.00 Livermore Herald Printing 36.50 A. L. Henry Salary Town Clerk 30.00 M. M Sanderson Do Do 20.00 C Dr. J. H. MMurray Doctoring Horse 3.50 C. L. Farley Cleaning fire engine 4.00 Crane Bros Rep. lock jail .50 E. G. Still Printing 6.90 Liv. Water & Power Co Water 68.00 Do Electricity 155.00 Do Do 1.00 Liv. Commercial Co Supplies 53.15 784.85 784.85 Sanderson and Dutcher shoeing team 3.50 G. S. Fitzgerald Recorder fees 6.00 Pac. Tel and Tel. Co phone message .25 M. N. Draghi Rent engine horse to May 1/12 9.00 J. C. Safford Supplies 4.50 808.10 The following liquor licenses were reported on favorably and on motion of Trustee O Donnell seconded by Trustee Shrader(sic) were ordered issued C Raboli Bros, Jos Damas, and MLeod & Sangmaster, On motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Shrader(sic), C. E. Conrad was appointed Poundmaster C. E. Conrad appeared before the Board and stated he had established a pound between Palm and College Ave and I and H St. on the property of Mrs Margaret Clark. Moved by Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee O Donnell, that bond of C. E. Conrad be accepted, motion carried Ordinance No 72 establishing water rates for the ensuing year was read for the first time. Meeting adjourned at 10 p.m. to meet Monday May 13th M. M. Sanderson Clerk Approved: J. D. Ryan (signed) President pro tem of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall, May 13th 1912 Adjourned meeting Meeting called to order 8 p.m. Pres. Mathiesen(sic) in the chair. Present Trustees, Mathiesen(sic) Lassen, Shrader(sic), O Donnell, Ryan. By a unanimous motion the Boy Scouts were given the privilege of meeting in the Town Hall on the first and fifteenth of each month. The following resolution was introduced by Trustee Ryan: Resolved - That the location of the Public Pound be changed from the corner of O. and Elm Street, to the property of Mrs Maggie Clark, between College Ave. and Palm Ave. and I and H Streets. Resolution was adopted by the following vote - Ayes. Trustees. Mathiesen(sic), Lassen, O Donnell, Shrader(sic), Ryan. C Chief Engineer MVicar was given full power to purchase lantern and fire ladders for the use of the Fire Department. Committees for the ensuing term were announced by Chairman Mathiesen(sic) as follows. Finance - Chairman. Tr. Lassen Shrader(sic) O Donnell Fire & Water Chairman Shrader(sic) Lassen Ryan License and Police, Chairman O Donnell Lassen Shrader(sic) Ordinance & Building Chairman Tr. O'Donnell Lassen Shrader(sic) Committees - Street and Sewer - Chairman Trustee Ryan O Donnell Shrader(sic) It was moved by Trustee Shrader(sic), seconded by Trustee Ryan, that the sum of forty dollars per month be granted to the Womens(sic) Improvement Club for Park expenses, same to commence from May 15th 1912 Water Ordinance No 72 was given final reading and adopted by the following vote - Ayes Trustees - Mathiesen(sic), Lasssen, Shrader(sic), O Donnell, Ryan. Noes - None. Absent None 30 Meeting adjourned at 9 P. M. Approved: J. D. Ryan (signed) President pro tem of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Livermore June 3rd 1912 The Board met in regular monthly session on the above date, the following members being present - Trustees, Ryan, Lassen, Shrader(sic), O'Donnell- Absent Chairman. Mathiesen(sic)- Trustee Ryan acted as Chairman Pro tem. The minutes of May 6th were approved as corrected_ The petition of the Womans(sic) Improvement Club for the appointment of the Park Gardener as a Deputy Marshal was referred to the Marshal. The petitions of several residents in the Northern Addition for a hydrant on the corner of Locust and O Sts and an electric light on the corner of Locust and N. St. was referred to the Fire and Water Committee and the Chief Engineer. By unanimous vote of the Board, P. H. C MVicar was re-appointed Chief Engineer of the Fire Department for the ensuing term. Moved by Trustee Shrader(sic), seconded by Trustee $00 Lassen that the bid of John Sany for 20 for the two town lots in the Northern Addition be rejected. A vote of thanks was received from the Womans(sic) $00 Improvement Club for the donation of 40 per month from the Board. # Ordinance 73 requiring the muzzling of dogs, was passed to print. The monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer were read, comp and, and ordered placed on file. The following claims were read, examined by the auditing committee and on motion of Trustees O'Donnell, seconded by Trustee Shrader(sic) were duly allowed. 254 L. E. Wright Electrical Supplies 1.70 255 C. L. Farley Cleaning hose 2.00 C 256 P. H. MVicar Salary Chief Engineer for year 50.00 257 Wom. Imp. Club " Gardener ½ month 20.00 258 E. G. Still Publishing 25.25 259 Sanderson & Dutcher Shoeing team etc 4.50 260 C. P. Lefever Salary Marshal 75.00 261 Do " Street Supt etc 25.00 262 J. Johnson " Genl. Utility man 60.00 263 D. A. Smith " Extra Police 20.00 264 Liv Hdw Co Supplies, Plumbing 2.00 265 A. J. Palmer 117 loads gravel 11.70 266 Allen Hdw Co Supplies 5.90 267 League of Cal. Mun. Dues 20.00 268 Livermore Herald Printing 8.25 269 Liv W & P. Co El. Lights 155.00 270 L. Rodgers Salary 70.00 271 A. Johnson Do 70.00 272 Liv. W & P. Co Water 68.00 273 M M Sanderson Salary 40.00_ Allowed out of Gen, Fund Total 735.30 45 The Board adjourned at 9 pm. Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore M M Sanderson Clerk Livermore July 1st 1912 The Board met in regular monthly session on the above date, the foll. at 8 P. M. the following members being present, Chairman Mathiesen(sic), Trustees Lassen, Shrader(sic), O'Donnell, Ryan. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as read. Monthly reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Marshal Recorder and Health Officer were read, comp and and ordered placed on file - The following bills were allowed and ordered paid Livermore Fire Department Salaries 150.00 M M Sanderson Salary Clerk 40.00 Laughlin Rodgers " Nightwatchman 70.00 Adolph Johnson " Do 70.00 Jacob Johnson " Gen. Utility man 60.00 C. P. Lefever " Sup Streets 25.00 C. P. Lefever " Marshal 75.00 C H. G. MGill " Health Officer (year) 50.00 W. H. Taylor " Treasurer " 100.00 W. H. Taylor " Int. Park Bonds 225.00 W. H. Taylor Redemption Sewer Bond 1000.00 W. H. Taylor Interest Do Do 495.00 G. S. Fitzgerald Recorders Fees 6.00 Woman Improvement Club Donation 40.00 Chas Ginger Dumping 44 loads rubbish 4.40 Sanderson & Dutcher Shoeing team 3.50 C. L. Farley Cleaning hose 1.00 Livermore Herald Printing 2.50 E. G. Still Publishing 11.25 D. J. Murphy Insurance 50.25 Allen Hardware Co Supplies 4.75 Livermore Warehouse Co Hay 11.50 Henry Twisselman Do 199.50 Amt forward 2694.65 2694.65 Amt forward 2694.65 Theo Gorner Co straps for fire engine .50 Am La-France Engine Co Lanterns 14.50 C MKown & Mess Supplies 3.00 Liv W & P. Co Water 68.00 Do Lights 155.00 L. E. Wright. El. Supplies 4.20 Total 2939.95 Paid from General Fund 1219.95 " " Bond Int. & Red. Fund 1908 1495.00 " " " " " 1910 225.00 Total 2939.95 50 Resolution transferring 78 from the General Fund to the Bond Int. and Redemption Fund was introduced by Trustee Ryan, Seconded by Trustee Lassen and adopted by the following vote_ Ayes_ Trustees Mathiesen(sic), Lassen, Shrader(sic), O'Donnell, Ryan. The Clerk was instructed to write the S. P. R. R. Co and the W. P. R. R. Co requesting them to install street lights at all crossings in the Town of Livermore Petition for a light to be placed at the corner of 4th & O Sts was referred to the Fire and Light Committee Application for a reward of Liquor License was received from N. Ratti to do business on the South Side of First St and from J. C. Duarte to do business corner of Livermore Ave and Oak sts each recomended(sic) by five freeholders. The License Committee reported favorably on each application and on motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Lassen the licenses were granted by unanimous vote Mr Heyer representing the Western Electric Co addressed the Board in regard to installing Fire Alarm System. Referred to the Fire & Water Committee 30 The Board adjourned at 10 pm. Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall July 8th 1912 30 Special meeting, called to order at 8 p.m. Roll call - Trustees, Mathieson(sic), Lassen, Shrader(sic), O Donnell, Ryan. Applications for the office of General Utility man were received from G. H. Smith and J. C. Grecken, A petition from the Womans(sic) Improvement Club and also a petition signed by numerous citizens recomending(sic) the re-apointment(sic) of Jacob Johnson as General Utility man was read and ordered filed. It was moved by Trustee Lassen, seconded by Trustee O'Donnell that G. H. Smith be appointed to the position of General Utility man Mr E W D'Ombrain and M. L. Silva addressed the Board on behalf of Mr Johnsons re-apointment(sic) Appointment of General Utility man was laid over until the next meeting- Moved by Trustee O Donnell, seconded by Trustee Ryan that Board adjourn - cont to first regular meeting in August Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore M. M Sanderson Clerk Town Hall Aug 5th 1912 The Board of Trustees met in regular monthly session on the above date, all the members being present as follows; Trustees Mathiesen(sic), Lassen, Shrader(sic), O Donnell, Ryan. Pres. Mathiesen(sic) in the chair. The minutes of the previous meetings were approved as read. The monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal Treasurer and Recorder were read, compared and ordered placed on file, The following claims were read, examined by the Auditing committee and ordered paid. from the General Fund; 1 T. E. Knox stamps 3.00 2 J Johnson Services General Utility man 3.50 3 G. H. Smith " " " " 62.50 4 Laughlin Rodgers Salary nightwatchman 70.00 5 M M Sanderson " Town Clerk 40.00 6 C. P. Lefever " Supt. Streets 25.00 7 C. P. Lefever " Marshal 75.00 8 Sanderson & Dutcher Shoeing team 3.50 9 A. Johnson Salary Nightwatchman 70.00 10 P. Seeband Repairing culvert 1.00 11 Horton & Kennedy Lumber for " 12.59 12 C. L. Farley Cleaning Fire Engine 4.00 13 Womans(sic) Improvement Club Monthly Donation 40.00 14 Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co Phone message .25 15 Moise Klinkner Co Repairing numbering machine 3.25 16 Bruns & Rasmussen Gravel for Culvert 10.40 17 Jean Valpuga Repairing Culvert 40.00 Forward 463.99 Amt forward 463.99 18 L. E. Wright Electric supplies .90 " Surveying 3.35 19 Liv. W. & P. Co Water 68.00 20 " " " Electricity 157.50 21 D. M. Teeter Gravel 10.40 22 H. Mattheison Blacksmithing 4.80 23 Liv. Com. Co Supplies 44.80 24 G. S. Fitzgerald Recorders Fees 3.00 25 E. G. Still Printing 2.75 26 Livermore Herald " 4.50 27 Geo White Work R. R. crossing 3.00 Total 766.99 Moved by Trustee Lassen, seconded by Trustee O'Donnell that the office of General Utility man be declared vacant. G. H. Smith was appointed for the office of General Utility man Moved by Trustee Lassen, seconded by Trustee Shrader(sic) that the salary of General Utility man $00 be 65 per month, motion carried and so ordered M. M. Sanderson tendered his resignation as Town Clerk to take effect Sept 1st. and on motion of Trustee Lassen, seconded by Trustee O Donnell the resignation of Mr Sanderson was accepted with regrets. D. A. Smith presented his application for the position of Town Clerk and there being no other application, it was moved by Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Shrader(sic) that D. A. Smith be appointed Town Clerk for the unexpired term- Motion carried unanimously The Clerk was instructed to place a notice in the official paper that the Board of Trustees would sit as a Board of Equalization on the evenings of the 14th 15th and 16th of August at 8 P. M. The Marshal was instructed to make collections for water for sprinkling, each Monday Morning. The Chief Engineer on the Fire Department was instructed to submit plans and specifications for a fire alarm system and the next regular meeting. The ladies of the Presbyterian Church were granted permission to close K st bet. 4th & 5th st on Auf 23rd and 24th The Clerk was instructed to publish with the Marshals report the balances on hand in each fund at the end of each month. The Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for sprinkling streets 8 hours at night with a man and team. The petition from the Womans(sic) Improvement Club in regard to sprinkling in the Park was referred to the Fire and Water Committee. The Bond of A. H. Taylor was read and duly accepted. 30 Board adjourned at 10 P. M. M. M Sanderson Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall Aug 14th 1912 Board of Equalization The Board of Trustees met according to law and pursuant to advertisement on the above date at 9 oclock P. M. Roll Call - Present Trustees, Mathiesen(sic), Lassen, Ryan Absent Trustees O Donnell, Schrader. No application for reductions or changes of assessment having been filed the Board adjourned to Thursday Evening M. M Sanderson Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall Aug 15th 1912 Board of Equalization The Board met according to law and pursuant to advertisement on the above date at 9 oclock P. M. Roll Call. Present Trustees Mathiesen(sic), Lassen Ryan. Absent Trustees O Donnell, Shrader(sic) Pet Application from the Masonic Hall Assn. $00 for a reduction of 500 on Real Estate and $00 2000 on improvement was laid over until Friday Aug 16th by mutual consent. O. O. Bigelan appeared before the Board $ and asked for a reduction of 200 on his assessment for 1911-12. Reduction granted Mrs O'on Reynolds was granted a reduction of $ 100 on Lots 1 and 2 Block 72 Southern Addition No further application for a reduction being received the Board adjourned at 9.25 P. M. M. M Sanderson Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall Aug 16th 1912 Board of Equalization The Board met according to law and pursuant to advertisement on the above date at 8 P. M. Present Trustees Mathiesen(sic), Lassen, Shrader(sic) O Donnell Absent Trustee Ryan. Trustee Ryan entered the Hall after roll being called M. E. Callaghan and N. D. Dutcher appeared before the Board representing the Livermore Realty Co protesting against their taxes being raised. Protest not allowed and agreed that taxes shall be raised to the $00 extent of 550. No appearance being made by the Masonic Hall Assn. their application was denied. Mrs J. Gardemeyer petitioned the Board for $00 a reduction of 200 on Improvement on her property on Livermore Ave. Reduction refused. E. F. Aylward appeared before the Board and asked for a reduction on Real Estate in Lot $ Reduction of 1000 on Real Estate was granted to Mr Aylward No further applicants appearing, the Board 25 adjourned at 9 M. M Sanderson Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall Aug 19th 1912 Adjourned meeting called to order at 8 P.M. President Mathiesen(sic) in the chair Roll Call - Present Trustees Mathiesen(sic), Lassen, O Donnell, Ryan Absent Trustee Shrader(sic), Bids were received as follows for night sprinkling $50 S Foscalina 74 per month 50 J. O. Goecken 3 " night 50 Bruns ? & Rasmussen 74 " month 00 R. Jensen 3 " night The bid of R. Jensen being the lowest bid was moved by Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Lassen that R. Jensen be awarded the contract for sprinkling the streets at night and the clerk was instructed to draw up a contract to be signed by R. Jensen. An application for a permit to erect a concrete Academy was received from Most Rev. F. W. Father Riordan. Permit granted. The Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for a Tire Alarm system The Clerk was instructed to advertise for sale one swim band of the San of Livermore The Clerk was instructed to advertise for the construction of an extension to the sewer on College Ave to Q street 15 Board adjourned at 10 P. M. to meet at the call of the chair M. M Sanderson Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) Chairman of the Board of Trustees Town Hall Sept 4th 1912 Regular Meeting The Board of Town Trustees met in regular monthly session on the above date at 8 oclock P. M.- with all the members present as follows; Trustees Lassen, O Donnell, Schrader, Ryan, Mathiesen(sic), President Mathiesen(sic) in the Chair- The minutes of the last regular and subsequent adjourned meetings were read and approved as were also the meetings of the Board of Equalization- ththth of Aug 14 15 and 16 1912- The Monthly reports of the Clerk Marshal, Treasurer and Recorder were read compared and ordered placed on file.- The following claims were approved by the finance committee and duly allowed on motion of Trustee Lassen, seconded by Trustee Ryan. - General Fund - $ M. M. Sanderson - Salary Town Clerk 40.00 D. A. Smith - Extra Police 39.70 Sanghlin Rogers - Nightwatchman, 70.00 A. Johnson " " , 70.00 C. P. Lefever - Salary Marshal 75.00 C. P. Lefever - " Supt of Streets 25.00 G. H. Smith " General Utility 65.00 Liv. Water and Power Co for Water -- Hydrants- 68.00 Liv. Water and Power Co- " Electric lights 158.75 Liv. Water and Power Co Water for night sprinkling 9.30 S. E. Wright El. Supplies 3.10 E. G. Still Publishing $ 10.10 633.95 Amt brought forward- 633.95 $ 40- Lassen Bros Supplies 27.02 41- Womans(sic) Imp Club Monthly Donation 40.00 42- Horton & Kennedy Lumber for Fire Ladder 46.00 43- Mrs Nan Silva Rent of Barn- (for quarter) 15.00 44- Schrader & Montgomery Shoeing Team 3.50 45- R. Jensen Labor Night Sprinkling 18.00 46- G. S. Fitzgerald Notary fees .50 47- G. S. Fitzgerald Recorder fees 3.00 48- Lillian Johnson Typewriting 2.50 49- O. E. Bigelow Rebate on P.P. Tax 1912- 2.20_ $ Total Claims Allowed - - 791.67 A Petition for an electric light at the th corner of J and 8 Sts and J. and College Ave - was received and refered(sic) to the Fire and Water Committee - Rebate of Taxes - Moved by Trustee Ryan and seconded by Trustee Lassen that a warrant be drawn in favor of O. E. Bigelow $ for 2.20 - as rebate on Taxes year 1912- Motion carried, and so ordered - Advertise for Bids - Moved by Trustee Ryan and seconded by Trustee Lassen that the Clerk be instructed to advertise, that sealed proposals be received by the Board of Trustees of Livermore th up to and including Sept. 19 1912 for the purchase of one Sewer Bond $ No. 26- Amount 1000. Motion carried and so ordered- - Bond of Town Clerk - The Bond of D. A. Smith as Town $ Clerk, in the sum of 3000. with the following sureties was read $ and accepted- J. J. Callaghan 2000. $$ J. K. Warner - 2000. T. S. Sangmaster 2000. -Town Clerk - - D. A. Smith appeared before the Board and was duly sworn in as Town Clerk. M Meeting adjourned at 10 oclock P. M. th to meet Thursday Sept. 19 D. A. Smith Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore. th Town Hall - Sept. 19 1912 - Regular Adjourned Meeting - - Roll Call - Board Called to Order at 8 P.M.- Present Trustees Lassen- Schrader, O Donnell- Ryan- Mathiesen(sic)- President Mathiesen(sic) in the Chair- Resolution Fixing Tax Levy Trustee Ryan offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption- Resolved that the Municipal Tax levy for the year 1912-1913 is hereby fixed and shall be as follows For the General Fund Seventy five $ cents on each 100. Valuation For the Library Fund Ten cents $ on each 100 Valuation- For the Bond Interest and Redemption $ Fund 1908 - Twenty cent on each 100 Valuation- For the Bond Interest and Redemption $ Fund 1910- Five cents on each 100. Valuation. seconded by Trustee Lassen and adopted by the following vote Ayes - Trustees Lassen- Schrader- O Donnell, Ryan- Mathiesen(sic) - Noes, None- - Bids for Sewer Construction- Bids for the Construction of the sewer on College Ave and Q Streets were opened by the Clerk and read as follows: $ Fred Young 1250. Thos. Twohey 1007. D. S. Beanfield 1148. C Oxen & MDonald 1273. Moved by Trustee O Donnell and seconded by Trustee Ryan, That Thos. M. Twohey, being the lowest bidder, be awarded the Contract. Motion carried and so ordered Checks Returned to Bidders- Moved by Trustee Ryan and seconded by Trustee Lassen that the Certified checks be returned to the unsuccessful Bidders- Motion carried and so ordered. - Fire Alarm System - Under this head Bids were to be opened for the construction of a Fire Alarm System - A Communication was read from C. S. Farley stating that it was impossible for him to bid on the Fire Alarm System, under the present Specifications, as adopted by the Board- Moved by Trustee Ryan and seconded by Trustee Schrader That all Bids on the Fire Alarm System be returned to the Bidders unopened, on the grounds, that other bidders claimed they could not bid, under the present specifications Motion carried and so ordered - - Applications For Liquor License - An Applications for renewal of Liquor licenses was received from Mohr and Short to do business on the North side of First Street between Lizzie and S. Streets, recommended by Freeholders E. Pronzini, Hans R. Anderson, J. C. Reimers. P. J. Murray, and B. Harron - Kaiser and Iverson to do business on the south side of First Street between J. and K. Sts - recommended by Freeholders J. C. Reimers, E. Pronzini C J. O. MKown, Chas E. Livermore Geo Beck - and D. D. Emminger - The License Committee reported favorable on the Applications and on motion of Trustee Ryan seconded by Trustee Schrader the license were ordered issued by a unamous(sic) vote- - Report of Health Officer - A Report of the Health Officer Dr. C H. G. MGill, in regards the premises rd of Geo. W. Beck on 3 St between J. and K. was received - and refered(sic) to the Sewer Inspector to see that Mr Beck made proper connections with the Main sewer of the Town. - Communications - A communication was received from the Woman's Improvement Club in regards, discouraging Sunday Amusments(sic) - after some discussion by the Board the Communication was ordered placed on file - An Invitation - An Invitation was received and excepted from the Pleasanton Fair Association asking the Town Board to be present at Pleasanton on rd their opening day Oct 23 1912 - Delegates to Municipal League - Trustees Lassen and O Donnell and Town Clerk Smith were elected delegated to the Meeting of the Municipal League at Berkeley in Sept. -1912- - Vote of Thanks - A Vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Jas. Fletcher by the Board of Trustees for having the six settees at the Library Park repaired and painted - th Board adjourned to meet Sept 30 D. A. Smith Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore.- th Town Hall Livermore Sept 30 1912 Regular Adjourned Meeting - Meeting Called to Order at 8 P.M- Roll Call - Present Trustees Lassen, O Donnell, Ryan, Mathiesen(sic)- Absent Trustee Schrader President Mathiesen(sic) in the Chair- - Bid For Sewer Bond - A. Bid was received from the State Board of Control for sewer Bond $ No 26- the Amount 1000. - Pay - and accrued interest to date of delivery Rate of int. 4½% and excepted by the following Resolution. of Trustee Ryan who moved its adoption Where as The Bid of the State Board of Control for the Purchase of one sewer bond of denomination $ of 1000 at par and accrued interest, was the only bid submitted in accordance with the advertisment(sic) of the Board, and Where as The Amount of the Bid was the same as submitted and accepted for the first twenty five bonds of the same issue therefore be it Resolved That this Bid be accepted and that the President and Clerk of this Board and the Town Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign said bond on behalf of the Town of Livermore. seconded by Trustee Lassen and adopted by the following vote Ayes, Trustees Lassen, O Donnell, Ryan, Mathiesen(sic)- Noes None Absent Trustee Schrader. - Contract for Sewer - The following Resolution was introduced by Trustee O Donnell who moved its adoption Where as at an adjourned meeting of the Board of Town Trustees, at the hour of 8 P. M. on Thursday th Sept. 19 the time set in the official advertisement, bids were received and opened, for the con- struction of an extension to the existing sewer system 2262 feet in length on College Ave and Q Street, and $ the Bid the Thos. M. Twohey Jr. for 1007. being the lowest and a certified $ check for 115. Accompanying it in due form, be it Resolved That the Contract be let to the said Thos. M. Twohey Jr. $ for the amount of his bid 1007. and that the President and Clerk of this Board be and are here by authorized to enter into and sign such contract on behalf of this board. seconded by Trustee Ryan, and adopted by the following vote, Ayes Trustees Lassen, O Donnell, Ryan, Mathiesen(sic), Noes None; Absent Trustee Schrader - Bond of Contractor - The Bond of Contractor Thos. M. Twohey Jr. $ was fixed at 500, by the Board - Permission to Close Street - Mr Thos. M. Twohey Jr. was granted permission by the Board to close th Q St. from 4 St to College Ave during construction of sewer on said street, The Board then adjourned D. A. Smith - Clerk - Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore. th - Town Hall - Oct 7 1912 - - No Quorum Present - th Town Hall Oct 8 1912 - Regular Meeting - Board called to order at 8-15 P.M. - Roll Call - Present- Trustees Lassen, O Donnell, Ryan- Mathiesen(sic) Absent Trustee Schrader.- President Mathiesen(sic) in the Chair- - Minutes - The minutes of the last regular and subquent(sic) adjourned meetings were read and approved. - Reports of Officers - The Monthly reports of the Clerk Marshal, Treasurer and Recorder were read compared and ordered placed on file. - Claims - The following claims were examined by the finance committee and duly allowed. On Motion of Trustee Ryan seconded by Trustee Lassen warrants were ordered drawn for the several Amounts. - Motion carried and so ordered - 50 Livermore Fire Department - Salaries - 150.00 51 C. P. Lefever Salary as Marshal 75.00 52 C. P. Lefever " " Supt of Streets 25.00 53 L. Rodgers " Night Watchman 70.00 54 Adolph Johnson " " " 70.00 55 Geo. H. Smith " General Utility Man 65.00 56 Liv. Water and Power Co. Electric Lights 160.00 57 " " " " , Water 68.00 58 Woman's Imp. Club. Monthly Donation 40.00 59 D. A. Smith Salary Town Clerk 40.00 60 " " " , Expse - to Municipal League 14.00 61 Liv. Herald " Printing 42.50 62 M. M. Sanderson Roller Top desk 10.00_ $ 829.50 $ Am't brought forward - 829.50 63. G. S. Fitzgerald Recorders Fees 3.25 64. T. E. Knox Stamps 2.00 65. Lillian Johnson Copying Fire Alarm Specification 2.50 66 Rasmus Jensen Night Sprinkling 12.00 67 Bernhardt & Colldeweih Blacksmithing 3.95 68. Mally Bros. Meals for Prisoners 2.50 69 Allen Hardware Co. Signal Oil 4.75 70 " " ", " " 4.75 71 Liv. Com'l Co - Cement 18.20 72 L. C. Safford Park Benches 20.40 73. Schrader and Montgomery Shoeing Town Team 3.50 74 Horton and Kennedy Planking 2.70 75. E. G. Still Publishing Marshal's Report 6.95 76. Hans Mathiesen(sic) Blacksmithing 3.25 77 Lassen Bros. Barley for Team 6.00 78. F. C. Lassen Expse Delegate to Municipal League, 19.70 79 P. M. O Donnell " " " " " 19.70_ $ Total Allowed out of General Fund 965.60 - Cumminications(sic) - A Cummunication(sic) was received from the Woman's Improvment(sic) Club in regards a public dumping Ground - also in regard the dogs infesting the Park. The Clerk was instructed to notify the Woman's Improvment(sic) Club that a public dumping Ground had been secured. A Cummunication(sic) was received from the Secretary of the California League of Municipalities asking the Board to take some action in regards Home rule in Taxation - after some discussion by the Board Trustee O Donnell offered the following resolution and moved its adoption - Resolved that the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore, commends to the voters Constitutional Ammendment(sic) No 8 on the ballot granting to cities and towns Home rule i matters of Taxation. seconded by Trustee Lassen and adopted by the following vote Ayes-Trustees Lassen, O Donnell, Ryan, Mathiesen(sic), Noes none, Absent Trustee Schrader.- - Permission to Lay Pipe - H. B. Waggoner asked permission in writing to lay a pipe of nat over st 2 inches in diameter, across 1 Street near the Southern Pacific Railroad crossing, for the purpose of converting wine Moved by Trustee O Donnell and seconded by Trustee Ryan that permission be granted Mr. Waggoner. Motion carried and so ordered. - Building Permit - Application for a permit to erect a corrogated(sic) iron warehouse 40 x 50 ft. to be located on the Western Pacific Right of way, in the Northern Addition to the Town of Livermore for the purpose of storeing(sic) Coal Oil, Gasoline, Disilate(sic) and lubricants was received from C C. A. MClain. Moved by Trustee O Donnell and seconded by Trustee Lassen that the permit be granted Motion carried and so ordered. - Petition - A Petition was received from the Business men of East First Street requesting the return of The Arch lights to said street. Mr. D Ombrain of the Liv. Water and Power Co appeared before the Board and stated that the said lights were not a part of the original contract, but agreed to furnish two strings of arch lights on said street. The Board adjourned to meet at call of the Chair D. A. Smith - Clerk - Approved: J. D. Ryan Pro Tem (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore. th Town Hall Oct 28 1912 Special Meeting Board called to order at 8-10 P.M. Roll Call Present Trustees Ryan, Schrader, O Donnell Mathiesen(sic) Absent Trustee Lassen. President Mathiesen(sic) in the chair - - Application for Liquor License - An Application for a Liquor License was received from Henry C. Curzon to do business on the South East corner st of 1 and L Sts, known as Washington Hotel recommended by Freeholders, E. Pronzini, J. C. Reimers, Hans R. Anderson, Geo. W. Beck, W. H. Taylor, L. A. Jacker. The Application was approved by the License Committee, and on motion of Trustee Ryan seconded by Trustee Schrader the License was ordered issued by a unamanous(sic) vote. - Acceptance of Sewer - Trustee Ryan, Chairman of the Street and Sewer Committee, reported that the new Sewer, 2312 ft in length, had been examined and tested and found in good shape Moved by Trustee Schrader and seconded by Trustee O Donnell that the New Sewer 2312 ft in length constructed by Thos Twohey Jr on College Ave and Q Sts be accepted Motion carried and so ordered The Board then adjourned D. A. Smith Town Clerk Approved: J. D. Ryan (signed) Pro Tem President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore. th Town Hall Nov. 4 1912 - Regular Meeting Board called to order at 8-10 P.M. - Roll Call - Present Trustees Lassen, Schrader, O Donnell, Ryan - Absent Trustee Mathiesen(sic), Trustee Ryan as Chairman proteum(sic). Trustee Mathiesen(sic) came in after Roll call and took a seat on the Board. Minutes The minutes of the last regular meeting also the minutes of the th special meeting of Oct 28 1912 were read and approved - - Reports of Officers - The Monthly Reports of the Clerk, Marshal, Treasurer and Recorder were read compared and ordered placed on file. - Claims - The following claims were examined and approved by the Finance Committee. Moved by Trustee Mathiesen(sic) and seconded by Trustee Schrader that warrants be drawn for the several Amounts. Motion carried and so ordered. - General Fund - $ 80 D. A. Smith Salary Town Clerk 40.00 81 D. A. Smith Services Extra Watchman 4.50 82 C. P. Lefever Salary Supt of Streets 25.00 83 C. P. Lefever " Marshal 75.00 84 Adolph Johnson " Nightwatchman 70.00 85. S. Rodgers " " " 70.00 86. Geo. H. Smith " General Utility man 65.00 87. Woman's Imp Club Monthly Donation 40.00 88. Liv. Water and Power Co. Electric lights 161.25 89 " " " " , Water 68.00 90. " " " " , Tungsten lamp .75 91. Livermore Herald " Printing 6.50 92 Curtis H. Acker Services Extra Watchman 4.00 93 Geo. Kruger " " " 2.50 94. G. S. Fitzgearld(sic) Recorders Fees 3.00 95. Schrader and Montgomery Shoeing Team 3.50 96. Mrs. C. E. Beck Ladies Exhibit at Pleas. Fair 35.75 97. Elmer G. Still Publishing 3.50 98. Mrs. H. M. Johnson Cleaning Town Hall 6.00 99. O. J. Dutcher Hooks for Fire Ladder 1.50 100. 30.00 C. P. Lefever assignee of Mrs. R. W. Lefever Copying Assessment Roll C 101 MKown and Mess Stationary 2.95 102 N. D. Dutcher & Son Supplies 2.70 103 2.00 Farmers and Merchants Nat'l Bank assignee of Percy Harvey Hauling Gravel 104 Mark Draghi Rent of "S" St Fire House 9.00 105 Antone Joseph Painting Fire Extingisher(sic) Boxes 2.50 106 C. S. Farley Labor 6.50 107 Allen Hardware Co. Signal Oil 4.75 108 S. E. Wright Electrical Supplies 4.35 $ Total Allowed out of General Fund 750.50 Sewer Construction Fund 109 The Farmers and Merchants National Bank assignee of Thos. M. Twohey - Constructing Sewer College Ave & Q Sts.1029.30 110. S. E. Wright - Civil Engineer, College Ave and Q St. Sewer 70.00 $ Total Allowed out of Sewer Construction Fund - 1099.30 Petitions A Petition was received from Jos. F. Rose and 60 other citizens, asking the Board to take some action, in regards proper protection, at the Livermore Avenue crossing of the Western Pacific Railroad- Mr Halloran Road Master of the Western Pacific appeared before the board and agreed, on behalf of the Company to install another Bell, making two at the said crossing. Also to make the Bells ring louder at the Livermore Ave and East First Street crossings of the Company, A Petition was received from Henry Meyers and 29 other citizens, asking the Board to establish a fire Hydrant at N. and Chestnut Sts or elsewhere in said locality, in the Northern Addition. The Petition was refered(sic) to the Fire and Water Committee to take some action as soon as possible. A Petition was received from Eugene D. Allen and Eight other citizens asking the Board to place a Street light at Chestnut and North N. Sts in the Northern Addition. The Petition was refered(sic) to the Fire and Water Committee. A Petition was received from Mrs. J. M. Johnson and Fourteen other citizens asking the Board to place a Street light at Linden and O. Sts in the Northern Addition. The Petition was refered(sic) to the Fire and Water Committee. Application for Liquor License. An Application for a liquor license was received from Plath and Jensen to do business on the South side of First Street between Lizzie and C J. Sts. on the Premises of Isabella MDevitt. Recomended(sic) by Freeholders, Patrick Flanagan Chas E. Livermore, E. Pronzini, Chas. S. Victor, C. F Mess, George Bick. The Application was approved by the License Committee. And on Motion of Trustee Mathiesen(sic) seconded by Trustee Lassen the License was ordered issued by a unamanous(sic) vote. The Board adjourned to meet Nov. 11th D. A. Smith Town Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore. th Town Hall Nov 11 1912 Regular Adjourned Meeting - Board called to order at 8-10 P. M. Roll Call Present Trustees Lassen, Schrader, O Donnell, Ryan, Mathiesen(sic). President Mathiesen(sic) in the Chair- - Cummunications(sic) - A Cummunication(sic) was received from Mrs Katie W. Day of Santa Clara asking the Board to replace the culvert at 3rd and S Sts. The Cummunication(sic) was refered(sic) to the Street Committee. Trustee O Donnell recomended(sic) the replacing of the culvert at th 4 and S. Sts - which was also refered(sic) to the Street Committee. Sewer Connection - The Clerk was ordered to notify the Livermore Sanitarium to connect their premises with the Town Sewers. The Board then adjourned D. A. Smith Town Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore. nd Town Hall Dec 2 1912 Regular Meeting Board called to order at 8 P. M. Roll Call Present Trustees Lassen, Schrader, Ryan, Mathiesen(sic), Absent Trustee O Donnell, President Mathiesen(sic) in the Chair. Minutes The Minutes of the last Regular and adjourned _ _ _ _ meetings were read and approved. Reports of Officers - The Reports of the Clerk and Marshal were read and laid over for comparison with the Treasurer's report. No report was received from the Treasurer on account of his absence from town Claims - The following claims were examined and approved by the Finance Committee Moved by Trustee Ryan and seconded by Trustee Schrader that warrants be drawn for the several amounts Motion carried and so ordered - General Fund - 111 D. A. Smith Salary Town Clerk 40.00 112 Geo H. Smith " General Utility Man 65.00 113 Elmer G. Still Publishing 2.75 114 C. P. Lefever " Supt of Streets 25.00 115 S. E. Wright Electrical Supplies 1.70 116 Schrader & Montgomery Horseshoeing 3.50 117 Geo. Beck & Sons Oil and Socks 3.50 118 C. P. Lefever Salary as Marshal 76.00 119 Adolph Johnson " " Nightwatchman, 70.00 120 S. Rodgers " " " " , 70.00 121 Liv. Water and Power Co Electric lights 162.50 $ 519.95 Amt brought forward 519.95 Woman's Imp Club Monthly Donation, 40.00 D. A. Smith Extra Police 15.00 Liv. Water & Power Co. Water 68.00 " " " " , Repairing Fire Bell 1.45 Allen Hardware Co. Signal Oil 4.75 Liv. Water and Power Co. Replacing Fire Hydrant 19.47 Calif. Wine Association, Rebate on Taxes 1912- 55.00_ Total Allowed out of General Fund 723.62 Application for Liquor License An Application for a Liquor License was received from Eugene J. Pontacg to do business at the Livermore Hotel situated on the North East corner of First and Lizzie Streets on the premises of H. P. Winegar and Chas E. Beck. Recomended(sic) by Freeholders, S. Schonone, N. D. Dutcher, Chas. E. Beck, Chas. S. Victor, J. C. Reimers, E. Pronzini. The Application was approved by the License Committee and on Motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Schrader, the License was ordered issued. Petitions A Petition, requesting the Board to place a street light a Walnut and O. Sts in the Northern Addition, was received from D. H. Vagts and ten other citizens_ The Petition was refered(sic) to the Fire and Water Committee. President Mathiesen(sic) stated that the Western Pacific Railroad Co. requested the Board to place two mote street lights at L. and Oak Sts, after some discussion the was refered(sic) matter matter to the Fire and Water Committee. State Highway C J. O. MKown, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Supervisor D. J. Murphy A. S. Henry and M. G. Callaghan addressed the Board, urging immediate action, to try and induce the State Highway to pass through the Town of Livermore, instead of passing along Junction Ave or the Corporation line on the North of Town. After some discussion President Mathiesen(sic) appointed Trustee Ryan, Chairman of the Street Committee, to represent the Board, and act in conjunction with Supervisor D. J. Murphy, and President C MKown of the Chamber of Commerce in a conference to be held with the Highway Commission at Sacramento at and earley date. The Delegation from the Chamber of Commerce who took part in the discussion besides those mentioned above were E. W. D. Ombrain, J. J. Callaghan C S. M MDonald and E. G. Still. th The Board adjourned to meet Dec 9 1912 D. A. Smith Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore. th Town Hall Dec 9 1912 Regular adjourned Meeting. Board called to order at 8-10 P. M. Roll Call Present, Trustees Ryan, Schrader, Lassen, Mathiesen(sic). Absent, Trustee O Donnell. President Mathiesen(sic) in the Chair. Reports of Officers The Monthly reports of the Clerk and Marshal, laid over from last meeting were compared with the Treasurer's report and on being found correct, all the reports were ordered filed. Resolution. The following Resolution was introduced by Trustee Ryan who moved its adoption. $ Resolved that the sum of 48.80 be and is hereby transfered(sic) from the General Fund to the Sewer Construction Fund. Seconded by Trustee Lassen, and adopted by the following vote. Ayes Trustee Lassen, Ryan, Schrader Mathiesen(sic), Noes, None. Absent Tr. O Donnell, Asks for Meeting Place. Rev. W. J. Clifford and John J. Callaghan appeared before the Board as represent- atives of the Chamber of Commerce and asked for the use of the large room on the lower floor of the Town Hall as a meeting place and for the purpose of installing a permanent exhibit of the products of the valley. President Mathiesen(sic) on behalf of the Board, stated, that the Board would be only to glad to grant the request. State Highway Trustee Ryan stated that it would be impossible for him to go to Sacramento to confer with the State Highway Commission, in regards the State Highway passing through the Town of Livermore. President Mathiesen(sic) appointed John J. Callaghan to represent the Board of Town Trustees at the conference. Remarks Rev. W. J. Clifford formally thanked the Board for granting the use of Fourth St, for the recent Street fair, given by the Presbyterian Church The reverend gentleman made a few remarks bearing on the general wel- fare of the town, which were well received. The Board then adjourned D. A. Smith Clerk Approved: F. Mathiesen(sic) (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore.