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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1909 COUNCIL MINUTES Town Hall January 4, 1909 Regular Meeting The Board of Town Trustees met in regular monthly session at the above - written time and place at 8 p.m. President Knox in the chair. The roll of members was called with the following result: Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic) and Murphy; absent, Trustee Ryan. The minutes of the last regular and subsequent adjourned and called meetings were read and approved. The regular monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer were read and ordered placed on file x The Finance Committee examined and reported favorably upon the follow- ing claims which were duly allowed: General Fund 244 J. A. Hachmann, labor 45.00 245 P. C. Callaghan, labor 4.00 246 Hans Sorensen, cleaning Town Hall 4.00 247 Jos. Fletcher, rebate on taxes 3.32 1/2 248 Elmer G. Still, publishing 8.25 249 W. H. Donahue, legal services 125.00 250 Daniel Moy, hire of team for water wagon 53.00 251 F. P. Beck, supplies 1.40 243.97 252 Livermore Commercial Co., supplies 49.95 253 Jas. D. Twohey, labor 9.00 254 H. R. Seeband, labor 12.00 255 T. E. Knox, postage stamps 5.00 256 Adolph Johnson, salary as Nightwatchman 80.00 257 Anspacher Bros., supplies 25.90 258 Wm. Seeband, labor 4.00 259 Marcus Valenzuela, work on streets 16.00 260 W. H. Wright, Recorder fees 3.00 261 D. A. Smith, labor 32.00 262 Edward Donahue, shoeing team 6.50 263 Jacob Johnson, services as Gen. Utely Man 60.00 264 Livermore Herald, printing 17.00 265 " " " 3.50 266 John Barry, rebate on taxes 2.85 267 Livermore Water & Power Co., lights 121.50 268 " " " " " , water 48.00 269 C. P. Lefever, salary as Marshal 75.00 270 " " " " " Supt. of Streets, etc 28.00 271 A. L. Henry, salary as Clerk 40.00 883.17 Library Fund 272 M. G. Callaghan, cash advanced on pur- chase price of Library note 51.20 273 S. J. Harp, salary as Librarian 35.00 274 Livermore Water & Power Co., lights 2.00 88.20 Special Relief Fund 275 Livermore Commercial Co., supplies for indigent 9.00 Bond Interest and Redemption Fund 276 W. H. Taylor, Treasurer, semi-annual interest on sewer bonds 562.50 Allowed out of General Fund 883.17 " " " Library Fund 88.20 " " " Special Relief Fund 9.00 " " " Bond Int. and Red. Fund. 562.50_ $ Total amount Allowed out of all funds. 1542.87 Financial Statement Balance in General Fund, Dec 31st 6327.86 Allowed this date 883.17_ $ Available balance in fund 5444.69 Balance in Library Fund, Dec 31st 623.27 Allowed this date 88.20_ $ Available balance in fund 535.07 Balance in Special Relief Fund, Dec 31st 56.45 Allowed this date 9.00_ $ Available balance in fund 47.45 Balance in Bond Int and Redemption Fund, Dec 31st 1432.21 Allowed this date 535.07 $ Available balance in fund 897.14 Trustee Beck offered the following reso- lution: Resolved, That the Clerk of the Town of Livermore is hereby instructed to advertise for two weeks in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the Town of Livermore, Alameda County, California, for bids for the town adver- tising required by law to be printed and published in a newspaper printed in said town. All bids shall be made in accordance with the following specification, terms and conditions: The price per square con- sisting of nine lines nonpariel 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 the letting of this contract. Said bids shall be delivered in sealed envelope addressed 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, February 1st., 1908. Said bids shall be opened by the Board of Trustees of Said Town of Livermore in open session and exam- ined 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 there after enter into a written contract with the Town of Livermore for the said adver- tising for a period of one year, and shall furnish to said Town a good and sufficient 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 con- tract shall be paid for monthly in the manner provided by law. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic) and Murphy; noes - none; absent, Trustee Ryan. Applications for liquor licenses were received as follows: Larrien and Compagne - To do business in the Livermore Hotel Recommended x by Freeholders Geo Beck, C. S. Victor, N. D. Dutcher, P. J. Murray, J. C. Reimers, Frank Fennon and M. Grana. J. I. Azevedo - To do business on the corner of Livermore Avenue and Oak streets Recommended by Freeholders M. G. Cal- laghan, W. A. Mitchell, Chas. S. Victor, B. Harron and M. J. Soares. The application were approved by the License Committee and on motion both were granted and licenses ordered to be issued. On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Mathiesen(sic), the supplementary bond given by Town Treasurer W. H. Taylor to cover the expenditures for sewer construction was ordered released. Trustee Mathiesen(sic) offered the following resolution: $ Resolved , That the sum of 27.20 be transferred from the General Fund to the Sewer Construction Fund to balance overdraft in the latter fund The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy; noes, none; absent, Trustee Ryan. No further business appearing the Board adjourned A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Town Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall February 1, 1909 Regular Meeting The Board of Town Trustees met in regular monthly session at the above - written time and place at 8 o'clock p.m. with President Knox in the chair. Roll was called with the following result: Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The regular monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer and the semi-annual report of the Health Officer were read and or- dered placed on file. The Finance Committee reported favorably upon the following claims which were duly allowed. General Fund. 277 W. H. Wright, insurance on Town Hall 45.20 278 Pac. Tel & Tel. Co., messages .75 279 Crane Bros, batteries, etc, 4.10 280 Lassen Bros., straw and coal 14.75 281 H. R. Seeband, work on streets and bridge 24.00 282 A. L. Henry, salary as Clerk 40.00 283 P. Minoggio, work on bridge, etc 11.60 284 W. W. Clark, work with team on streets 24.00 164.40 285 Adolph Johnson, salary as Nightwatchman 80.00 286 W. H. Wright, Recorder fees 3.00 C 287 P. H. MVicar, blacksmithing, etc. 14.15 288 Livermore Herald, printing 13.50 289 W. L. Harvey, work on streets 2.00 290 Jacob Johnson, salary as Gen Utility Man 60.00 C 291 D. MDonald, street work 35.00 292 Elmer G. Still, publishing 3.75 293 Percy Lefever, labor 2.00 294 Anson Clerk, work with team on streets 29.75 295 E. Rochin, work on streets 4.00 296 D. A. Smith, labor 35.75 C 297 MKown & Mess, supplies 4.50 298 Harry Vinegard, labor 8.25 299 Wm. Seeband, labor 2.00 300 N. D. Dutcher & Son, wagon 86.50 301 " " " " " , hardware 1.25 302 C. P. Lefever, salary as Marshal 75.00 303 " " " " " Supt of Streets, etc 25.25 304 Livermore Water & Power Co., lights 121.50 305 " " " " " , water 48.00_ 819.55 Library Fund 306 S. J. Harp, salary and subscriptions 37.35 307 Livermore Water & Power Co., lights 2.00_ 39.35 Special Relief Fund 308 Geo Beck & Sons, supplies for indigent family 5.00 Allowed out of General Fund 819.55 " " " Library " 39.35 " " " Spec. Relief " 5.00_ $ Total amount allowed out of all Funds 863.90 Financial Statement. Balance in General Fund Jan 31, 1909 6132.52 Allowed this date 819.55_ $ Available balance in fund 5312.97 Balance in Library Fund, Jan. 31, 1909 548.15 Allowed this date 39.35_ Available balance in fund 508.80 Balance in Special Relief Fund, Jan 31st. 47.45 Allowed this date 5.00_ $ Available balance in fund 42.48 Balance in Bond Int. and Redemp. Fund 870.87 The following application for a liquor license was received: Louis Adams - To do business in the premises known as the Valley Hotel. Recommended by Freeholders W. B. Lowenthal, E. Hansen J. C. Reimers, Laughlin Moy, P. Callaghan and E. Pronzini. The License Committee granted P. M. O'Donnell's application to sell and reported favorably upon the ap- plication and upon motion the license was ordered granted by unanimous vote. The Clerk was instructed to notify Mrs. True to connect the Hotel d'Italia premises with the sewer system at once. The Clerk was instructed to com- municate with J. T. Williams, Dursini Engineer of the Western Pacific Railway Company in reference to the overflow caused by the inadequate culverts and diverted into the town by the railway embankment, and to ask that action be taken at once. An application for a transfer of liquor license was received from T. B. Nunez to premises to be stated at a future meeting x Laid on the table. A petition, signed by Henry Meyer and 61 others, was presented to the Board asking that P. street be opened from First Street to Olivina Avenue H. P. Hansen, a x resident on P street, and C. M. Nissen, secretary of the Farmers Warehouse Company addressed the Board on behalf of the petition The matter x was referred to the Street Committee. The annual report of the Livermore Water & Power Co. for 1908 to be used as a basis for establishing rates for the ensuing year was submitted and referred to the Fire and Water Committee. The bid of Elmer G. Still to do the official advertising for the ensuing year in the Livermore Echo at the rate of 75 cents for the first- insertion and 30 cents for each subsequent insertion, was the only one submitted. On motion the bid was accepted and the contract awarded to Mr. Still under the terms of the resolution calling for bids. No further business appearing the Board adjourned A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall March 1, 1909 Regular Meeting The Board of Town Trustees met in regular monthly session at the above-written time and place. The roll was called with the fol- lowing result: Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan; absent, None President Knox occupied the chair. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer were read, compared and ordered placed on file. The Finance Committee reported favorably upon the following claims which were duly allowed and ordered paid: General Fund C$ 309 D. MDonald, work on streets 23.50 310 N. D. Dutcher & Son, supplies 14.55 311 W. H. Taylor, ass. W. W. Clark, work on streets 4.00 312 J. T. Jacker, keys, etc. 1.35 313 Western Building Material Co., sewer pipe .60 314 Michael Mooney, work on streets 30.00 315 D. A. Smith, extra night watch, etc. 71.50 316 H. M. Christensen, hay 35.00 317 Ryan Bros., livery hire 5.00 185.50 318 Jacob Johnson, salary as Gen, Utility Man 60.00 319 J. F. Bruns, hauling, etc. 4.50 320 A. L. Henry, salary as Town Clerk 40.00 321 W. H. Wright, Recorder fees 6.00 322 Adolph Johnson, salary as Nightwatchman 80.00 323 M. G. Callaghan, ass. H. M. Chaplin, painting flagpole 5.00 324 Crane Bros., batteries 1.40 325 Livermore Fire Dept., salaries 150.00 326 Bank of Livermore, ass. H. M. Chaplin, painting flagpole 5.00 327 Crane Co. fire hydrants 52.75 328 Cal. Transfer Co., hauling hay .75 329 Livermore Water & Power Co. lights 124.75 330 " " " " ", water 48.00 331 C. P. Lefever, salary as Marshal 75.00 332 " " " " " Supt of Streets 25.00 865.65 Library Fund $ 333 S. J. Harp, salary, etc. 39.50 334 First Nat. Bank, ass. W. R. Lowenthal, subscriptions 32.65 335 Beck Drug Co., subscriptions to papers 20.55 336 Lassen Bros., coal 11.20 103.90 Allowed out of General Fund 865.65 " " " Library " 103.90_ $ Total amount allowed 969.55 Financial Statement Balance in General Fund Mar. 1, 1909 5665.27 Claims allowed this date 865.65_ $ Available balance in fund 4799.62 Balance in Library Fund, Mar 1, 1909 518.80 Claims allowed this date 103.90_ Available balance in fund $414.90 Available balance in Bond Int. & Red. Fund 870.87 " " " Sewer Const. " 9.00 " " " Spec. Relief " 42.45 A communication was received from J. T. Williams, Division Engineer of the Western Pacific Railway Co., in which he assured the Board that ample water ways and diverting levies would be constructed to avoid any further damage from flood water as far as the Western Pacific Roadbed is concerned. Filed A communication was received C from Division Superintendent W. A. M- Govern of the Southern Pacific Company in reference to opening up P. street across the right of way of that com- C pany. Mr. MGovern stated that there is at present a crossing on the line of the proposed street which is open to the public and as in the opinion of the company's officials no additional privileges or benefits would be derived from dedication this strip of land. he suggested that the matter be allowed to stand as at present. Referred to Street Committee Applications for liquor licenses were received as follows: Thomas & Madsen - To do business on First Street, north side, near L. Recommended by Freeholders Chas. E. Livermore, Geo W. Beck, Geo Beck, J. C. Reimers, Hans R. C Anderson and J. O. MKown. John Sweeney - to do business on south side of East First Street, between C MLeod and Lizzie. Recommended by Freeholders H. R. Crane, Frank Fenum, Jas. W. Clarke, A. Demartini, N. D. Dutcher and M. G. Callaghan. John M. DeLuca - To do business in the Germania Hotel Recommended by x C E. Pronzini, J. O. MKown, Peter J. Mur- ray, N. D. Dutcher, J. C. Reimers, and H. P. Hansen. T. B. Nunez - To business in Mrs. C. Gardemeyer's building on Livermore Avenue, between Railroad Avenue and Oak street Recommended by Free- x holders J. C. Reimers, Chas, S. Victor, Geo. Beck, Peter J. Murray, B. Harron and E. Pronzini. F. W. Smith - To do business in Hotel Washington. Recommended by Freeholders Peter J. Murray, W. B. Lowen- thal, Chas. E. Livermore, W. H. Taylor, Geo W. Beck and J. C. Reimers. F. Mally - To do business on South side of First street between J and K streets Recommended by Chas. S. x C Victor, J. O. MKown, E. Pronzini, Geo W. Beck. and W. F. Johnson. The License Committee reported favorably upon the applications of Thomas & Madsen, John Sweeney, John M. DeLuca, F. W. Smith and F. Mally and licenses were ordered issued. The application of T. B. Nunez was referred to the Committee of the Whole to report in one week. $ The bond bond of E. G. Still for 200 with W. E. Still and M. L. Silva as sureties accompanying his contract to do the official advertising was on motion accepted The Board adjourned for one week. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall March 8, 1909 Adjourned Meeting The Board met of Town Trustees met in adjourned session at the above- written place and time at 8 o'clock p. m. Roll call - Present, Trustee Beck. Knox, Mathiesen(sic) and Ryan; absent, Trustee Murphy, President Knox pre- sided. In the matter of the application of T. B. Nunez for a liquor license to do business in the premises on Livermore Avenue, between Railroad Avenue and Oak street, owned by Mrs. C. Gardemeyer, the Committee of the Whole, to which it had been referred at the last regular meeting together with a subsequently filed petition signed by A. Fiorio and 100 other colleagues recommending that it be granted, reported adversely, Trustee Ryan asking that his vote be recorded as dissenting from the majority By x this action on the part of the Committee the application was denied. An application for a renewal of liquor license was received from Carl Ferrario to do business on the corner of Second and L streets Recom- x mended by Freeholders Ed. Hansen, J. D. Dutcher, Jr., E. Pronzini, A. Gardella and Frank Fennon The License Committee reported favorably and upon motion the license was granted by unanimous vote. Applications for building permits were received from the Masonic Hall Association and Frank Gomes, Sr. Both were granted. Carl Holm appeared before the Board in behalf of the family of the late Paul Frydendal asking for damages resulting from the accident at the Lizzie street railroad crossing last August by which Mr. Fryden- dal was injured, it being represented by Mr Holm that said accident was due to an improperly filled trench in the sewer system being built for the town. In the absence of a definite claim the Board de- clined to take action at this time Engineer R. H. Fry appeared before the Board on behalf of F. W. Tetley in regard to securing a deed to the land purchased by the Town of Livermore and granted to Mr. Tetley for a site for the brick and terra cotta plant. He was referred to Trustee Murphy who had the matter in hand and represents the town as trustee. On request of M. G. Callaghan for the Western Pacific Railway Company and W. B. Bagley for the Southern Pacific Company, permission was granted to both companies to connect the roof drainage of their respective depots and freight sheds with the sewer system, subject to revocation by the Board. The Board adjourned to the call of the chair. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall April 5, 1909 Regular Meeting The Board of Town Trustees met in regular monthly session at the above- written place and date at 8 p. m. with the following members present: Trustees Beck, Knox, Murphy and Ryan; absent, Trustee Mathiesen(sic) President x Knox occupied the chair. The minutes of the last regular and an adjourned meeting were read and approved. The monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer were read, com- pared and ordered placed on file x The Finance Committee reported favorable upon the following claims which were duly allowed and ordered paid. General Fund 338 Jacob Johnson, services as Gen. Utility Man 60.00 339 Edw. Donahue, horse-shoeing 3.25 340 F. P. Beck, repairing fire hose nozzle 1.25 C 341 David MDonald, hauling gravel, etc. 92.60 342 Pacific Tel & Tel. Co. .25 343 Mrs. D. Lafrenz, meals .75 344 Wm. Hachmann, work on streets 1.00 345 T. E. Knox, stamps 4.00 346 J. T. Jacker, grinding and polishing axes 1.00 164.10 347 M. J. Gallagher, work on streets 5.00 348 Livermore Sanitarium, graveling L Street 42.80 349 Hansen Bros. hay 31.90 C 350 MLeod & Sangmaster, ass. C. E. Conrad, work on streets 6.00 351 " " " , " Anson Clark, " " " 8.00 352 " " " , " Harrison Clark, " " " 12.00 353 Adolph Johnson, salary as Nightwatchman 80.00 354 Livermore Herald, printing 9.50 355 A. L. Henry, salary as Town Clerk, etc. 41.50 356 Chas. Ginger, gravel 4.80 357 Michael Mooney, labor 29.00 358 Geo Johnson, work on streets 8.00 359 C. L. Farley, cleaning hose, etc. 2.00 360 Crane Bros., flashlight and batteries 4.95 361 H. F. Behn work on streets 9.50 362 D. A. Smith, special nightwatchman 47.50 363 Horton & Kennedy, lumber, etc. 21.11 364 T. B. Nunez, rebate on saloon license 80.00 365 T. E. Knox, expenses attending Municipal League Convention 25.00 366 Archer Bowles, cleaning fire engine 4.00 367 Livermore Water & Power Co., street lights 127.75 368 " " " " " , water 48.00 369 C. P. Lefever, salary as Marshal 75.00 370 " " " " " Supt of Streets 25.00 912.41 Library Fund 371 S. J. Harp, salary as Librarian, etc 35.75 372 First Nat. Bank, assignee W. B. Lowenthal, books. 55.00 373 Livermore Water & Power Co., Library lights 2.00 92.75 $ Allowed out of General Fund 912.41 " " " Library " 92.75_ $ Amount allowed out of all funds 1905.16 The claim of Meolina Frydendal, administrator of the Estate of Paul Frydendal, deceased, for damages was laid over pending legal advice Financial Statement Balance in General Fund, Apr 1st 5852.62 Claims allowed this date 912.41_ $ Available balance in fund 4940.21 $ Balance in Library Fund, April 1st 422.90 Claims allowed this date 92.75_ $ Available balance in fund 330.15 $ Available balance in Bond Int & Red. Fund 870.87 " " " Sewer Const. " 9.00 " " " Spec. Relief " 42.45 A communication was received from J. T. Williams, Division Engineer of the Western Pacific Railway Co., stating that C Assistant Engineer MDonald had been instructed to furnish gravel necessary for all crossing s and to repair any damage to streets resulting from flood waters diverted into the town by company's tracks A communication to C. H. Wente from the California Wine Association and referred to the Board, was read. The As- sociation expressed a disinclination to grant the request for a right-of-way through their property for the proposed extension of P street for the reason that their property had already been badly cut up by granting a right of way for the Western Pacific Railway Co. and that any further curtailment would interfere with the use for which they intended the property and prevent any possible enlargement of their plant. An application was received from Oswill Bros. for a renewal of their liquor license to do business in the Mednia building on the south side of First street between K and L Recommended x by Freeholders J. C. Reimers, Geo W. Beck, Chas. E. Livermore, J. R. Merchant, J. H. Dutcher and Geo. Beck. The License Committee reported favorably and the license was granted by unanimous vote. A petition signed by L. Guanziroli and thirty-three other citizens and asking that the fire-bell be moved to a more central location and raised to a sufficient height so that it might be heard throughout the town was received. Referred to Fire and Water Committee Ordinance No __, an ordinance es- tablishing water rates and fixing the com- pensation for water furnished for family uses, for private purposes, for municipal uses and all public purposes for the year commencing July 1, 1909, and ending July 1, 1910, 1 was read first time. An application for leave of absence for one month was received from Town Marshal C. P. Lefever Granted x A notification was received from Town Marshal Lefever that he had ap- pointed D. A. Smith, Deputy Marshal to serve during his absence The appointment was approved x The matter of laying a sewer on Sixth street between Lizzie and H was left to the Street committee with power to act. The Clerk was instructed to request the members of the Library Board to attend a joint meeting on next Mon- day evening. The Clerk was granted permission to purchase two additional sections to his filing cabinet The chair appointed a committee consisting of Trustees Murphy, Ryan and Beck to secure definite action in the matter of obtaining rights of way for the proposed drainage canal across the lands of Nellsen, Wente, Coffmann, et al. The Board adjourned to Monday evening, April 12th A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall April 12, 1909 Adjourned Meeting No quorum present and no meeting held. Present, Trustees Knox and Mathiesen(sic) A. L. Henry Town Clerk Town Hall April 28, 1909 Called Meeting Roll call - Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Murphy, Ryan; absent, Trustee Mathiesen(sic) The chairman stated that the object of calling the meeting was to se- cure action in the matter of establish- ing a pound for dogs and cattle. On motion of Trustee Ryan, sec- onded by Trustee Murphy, a public pound was established in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No 14, on the premises of Al Leclair on L street between Railroad Avenue and Oak street, by unanimous vote. No further business appearing the Board adjourned. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall May 3, 1909 Regular Meeting The Board of Town Trustees met at the above - written place and date at 8 o'clock p. m. with al the members present as follows: Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan Presi- x dent Knox occupied the chair. The minutes of the last regular and subsequent called meeting were read and approved. The regular monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer and a special report of the Superintendent of Streets on the construction of the Sixth street Sewer were read and approved and ordered place on file. The Finance Committee reported favorably upon the following claims which were duly allowed: General Fund 374 Jacob Johnson, services as Gen. Utility Man, etc. 61.50 375 Jacob Rees, gravel 3.30 376 L. E. Wright, surveying 10.00 377 A. J. Palmer, gravel 22.46 378 Geo. Kruger, work on sewer 12.50 379 Livermore Commercial Co., supplies 40.25 380 F. W. Sanderson, shoeing 1.50 381 Beck Drug Co, rubber stamps, etc 15.20 166.71 382 Phoenix Iron Works, manhole frame & cover 8.25 383 Mitchell & Wilson, sewer pipe 5.35 384 A. L. Henry, salary as Clerk, etc. 40.40 385 The Livermore Herald, assessment supplies 41.00 386 First Nat. Bank, assignee Fred Belen, work on sewer 12.50 387 " " " " Lucio Leal " " " 12.50 388 " " " " P. Seeband " " " 12.50 389 " " " " H. R. Seeband " " " 12.50 390 Adolph Johnson, salary as Nightwatchman 80.00 391 D. A. Smith , " " Acting Marshal 75.00 392 " " " " " " Supt of Streets 25.00 393 M. Draghi, rent of L st. Hose house site to May 1 '09 9.00 394 Livermore Water & Power Co., lights, 127.75 395 " " " " " , water 48.00 675.21 Library Fund 396 S. J. Harp, salary as Librarian 35.00 397 First Nat. Bank, assignee W. B. Lowenthal, books 103.00 398 Livermore Water & Power Co., lights 2.00 140.00 Allowed out of General Fund 675.21 " " " Library " 140.00 $ Total allowed out of all funds 815.21 Financial Statement Balance in General Fund, May 1, 1909 5832.21 Claims allowed this date 675.21 $ Available balance in fund 5157.00 Balance in Library, Fund, May 1, 1909 340.15 Claims allowed this date 140.00_ Available balance in fund 200.15 Balance in Bond Interest & Red. Fund 870.87 " " Sewer Const. " 9.00 " " Special Relief " 42.45 Application for renewal of liquor licenses were received as follows: C MLeod & Sangmaster - To do business on corner of First and Lizzie streets x Recommended by Freeholders Chester M. Beck, J. C. Reimers, Chas. S. Victor, W. C F. Johnson, J. O. MKown and Laughlin Moy. John Twisselmann - To do business on East First street opposite Junction Avenue. Recommended by Freeholders Hans R. Anderson, J. C. Reimers, Geo W. Beck, Chas. S. Victor and Geo. Beck. Henry Schulz - To do business in the Farmers Exchange on L. Street between L and Railroad Ave. Recommended by W. B. Lowenthal, M. M. Sanderson, W. H. Taylor, J. C. Reimers and Chas. S. Victor Henry Gardemeyer - To do business on Livermore Avenue, corner of Oak street. Recommended by Freeholders Geo. S. Fitz- gerald, M. G. Callaghan, Geo Beck, Chas. S. Victor, F. A. Schrader and F. R. Fassett. Jos. Damas - To do business on Lizzie street near Railroad Ave. Recommended by Freeholders M. G. Callaghan, F. R. Fas- sett, H. P. Winegar, F. A. Schrader and F. C. Lassen. Raboli Bros. - To do business on First street, corner of J. Recommended by Freeholders Chas. E. Livermore, W. H. Taylor G. W. Beck, Peter Vercelli and B. Harron. The License Committee reported favorably upon the applications of Jos. Damas, C John Twisselmann, Raboli Bros., and MLeod & Sangmaster and licenses were ordered is- sued. The applications of Henry Garde- meyer and Henry Schulz were laid over until Wednesday. C Dr. H. G. MGill, Health Officer appeared before the Board and reported regarding the unsanitary condition of a number of premises He was re- x quested to make a written report and present same at a meeting to be held on Monday evening Ordinance No 54, " 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 1, 1909, and ending June 30, 1910, was given final reading and on motion of trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Beck, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes- Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic) and Ryan; noes, none; absent, none; excused form voting, Trustee Murphy. J. L. Weilbye, on behalf of the Masonic Hall association, made ap- plication for permission to connect a portion of the roof drainage of the new Masonic Temple with the Lizzie street sewer in conformity with the ordinance granted. x An application from Town Marshal Lefever for one month extension of his leave of absence was on motion granted. An communication was received from the Library Board asking a pledge of support of $ 1000 a year for the Public Library in the event that a donation of $ 10,000 is received from Andrew Carnegie for the erection of a library building. In accordance with this request Trustee Beck offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore hereby pledges itself to provide the amount of $1000 annually for the support of the Public Library, provided a donation sufficient to erect a building of the value of $ 10,000 is secured. Trustee Mathiesen(sic) moved the adoption of the resolution It was x seconded by Trustee Murphy and adopted by the following vote: Ayes- Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan; noes, none; absent, none. The Clerk was instructed to prepare a suitable memorial to forward to Andrew Carnegie asking for a donation of $ 10,000 for a Public Library. The Clerk was further instructed to request the attendance of the members of the Library Board at a meeting to be held on Monday evening to make further arrangement toward securing a library building. The Board adjourned to met on Wednesday at 9 a. m. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall May 5, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Roll Call - Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan; absent, none. The application of Henry Gardemeyer for a renewal of liquor license, which had been laid over form the regular meeting pending an investigation of charges made that applicant was selling liquor to minors and allowing them to frequent his place of business was taken up Mr. Gardemeyer, who had been x summoned to appear before the board, was informed by the chairman of the charges that had been made against him He stated that he x had not been personally in charge of his business for some time on ac- count of illness and that if the liquor had been sold as charged it was done without his knowledge He x promised that if the license was granted there would be no further cause for complaint The License Com- x mittee took the matter under con- sederation for to report Monday evening. The application of Henry Schulz, which had been laid over because three of the signers were not freeholders, was amended and the License Committee reported favorably re same and on motion the license was granted by unanimous vote. W. B. Lowenthal appeared before the Board and asked that the license of Anspacher Bros., be reduced from the first to the third class on account of retiring from the merchandise business x On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Beck, the license of $ 80, as charged against the Town Marshal, be rebated x On the recommendation of the License Committee, the license of Anspacher $ Bros. was established at 52 ;per an- num. Town Marshal Lefever submitted the appointment of Al Leclair as Deputy Marshal to act as Poundmaster in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No 14. On motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Murphy, the appointment was approved. The Clerk was instructed to notify J. C. Reimers and Hansen Bros., to connect the wash-racks of their respective livery stables with the sewer within thirty days. The Board adjourned to Monday evening, May 10th A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall May 10, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Roll Call - Present, Trustees Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan; absent, Trustee Beck. The License Committee reported favorably upon the application of' Henry Gardemeyer for renewal of liquor license under the conditions imposed at the last meeting. On motion of Trustee Mathiesen(sic), seconded by Trustee Ryan, the license was granted by unanimous vote. The Health Officer reported in writing upon the premises which in 'his opinion should be connected with the sewer system at once. On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Ryan, the Clerk was instructed to communicate with the owners or agents of the premises mentioned and direct them to make connection with the sewers within thirty days. The members of the Library Board being present, the matter of securing a public library from Andrew Carnegie was discussed at length It was de- x cided to forward to Mr. Carnegie's secretary at once the necessary application with the resolution pledging the support of the Town Trustees together with a memorial prepared by the Town Clerk and the Secri- tary of the Library Board x The Board adjourned to meet next Monday evening x A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall May 17, 1909 The adjourned meeting to have been held on this date was postponed on account of the illness of Chairman Knox A. L. Henry Town Clerk Town Hall June 7, 1909 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: Trus- tees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan. President Knox occupied the chair. The minutes of the last regular and subsequent adjourned meetings were read and approved. The monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer and special reports of the Poundmaster and Health Officer were read and ordered placed on file x The Finance Committee reported favorably upon the following claims which were duly allowed and ordered paid: General Fund 399 Pacific Tel & Tel Co., message .25 C 400 D. MDonald, work on streets 14.35 401 C. L. Farley, cleaning hose 4.00 402 Elmer G. Still, publishing 19.50 403 R. C. Sweet, hay 13.00 404 Rasmussen & Bennett, work on library building 1.80 405 The Livermore Herald, printing 6.00 406 Crane Company, fire hydrants 21.69 407 Pacific Hardware & Steel, supplies 1.80 82.39 408 Pacific Hardware & Steel Co., gate valves, etc. 43.55 409 Adolph Johnson, salary as Nightwatchman 80.00 410 Beck Drug Co., dog tags, etc. 4.75 411 Bank of Livermore, ass. Anson Clark, hauling gravel 23.75 412 Peter Seeband, work on street 11.50 413 H. F. Behn, labor 6.00 414 Jacob Johnson, services as Gen. Utility Man 60.00 415 Hiram Willits, cleaning hose, etc. 3.00 C 416 P. H. MVicar, salary as Chief Engineer of Fire Dept. 50.00 417 Livermore Fire Dept., salaries 150.00 418 F. W. Sanderson, shoeing horses .75 419 F. P. Beck, supplies .40 420 Daniel Moy, hire of horse 8.75 421 Al Le Clair, killing dogs, etc. 59.50 422 D. A. Smith, extra night watchman 5.00 423 A. L. Henry, salary as Town Clerk 40.00 424 C. P. Lefever, " " Town Marshal 75.00 425 " " " , " " Supt of Streets 25.00 426 Livermore Water & Power Co., lights and extra lamps 129.55 427 " " " " " , water 48.00 Library Fund 428 First Nat. Bank, ass. W. B. Lowenthal, books 38.16 429 Bank of Livermore, " " " " 13.69 430 S. J. Harp, salary as Librarian 37.85 431 Livermore Water & Power Co., Library lights 2.00 The claim of Antone L. Leal for $23.40 was referred back to the Library Board for explanation Amount allowed out of General Fund 906.89 " " " " Library Fund 91.70_ Total amount allowed out of all fund 998.59 Financial Statement Balance in General Fund May 31, 1909 6,979.00 Claims allowed this date 906.89_ $ Available balance in fund 6,072.11 Balance in Library Fund, May 31, 1909, 210.04 Claims allowed this date 91.70_ $ Available balance in fund 118.34 Available balance in Bond Int & Red. Fund 870.87 " " " Sewer Const. " 9.00 " " " Spec. Relief " 42.45 In the matter of the premises ordered to be connected with the sewer system, M. Horton, Hattie Smith, and M. Gruenig were granted an extension of thirty days and P. M. O'Donnell was granted an ex- tension of sixty days. The Clerk was instructed to notify Susan Azazi Jadom to abate the nuisance in the rear of her property on the corner of First and J streets within thirty days of the Board would order the work done and the cost made a charge against her property. An application for removal of liquor license was received from Marcel Laffaille He was recommended x by the following freeholders, J. C. Reimers, M. Granna, M. G. Callaghan, E. Pronzini and Geo W. Beck. The License Committee reported favorably and the license was ordered granted by unanimous vote. Trustee Mathiesen(sic) offered the following resolution which on motion of Trustee Mathiesen(sic), seconded by Trustee Ryan was adopted by unanimous vote: $ Resolved, That the sum of 691.63 be and it hereby transferred from the General Fund to the Bond Interest and Redemption Fund. On motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded C by Trustee Murphy, P. H. MVicar was reappointed Chief Engineer of the Fire Department for the ensuing year. The Chief Engineer asked for two new fire-hose nozzles The matter x was referred to the Fire and Water Com- mittee with power to act. The Board then adjourned. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall June 29, 1909 Called Meeting A special meeting of the Board of Town Trustees was called for the above date at 8 p.m. and there were present the following named members: Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic) and Murphy; absent, Trustee Ryan. President Knox presided F. Mally and D. F. Bernal, owners of adjoining property on the south side of First street, between J and K., were present at the invitation of the Board with a view of securing a perfect understanding of the fire ordinance in view of proposed building operations. The matter was thoroughly discussed but there was no definite action taken on the part of the board. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall July 6, 1909 The Board of Town Trustees met in regular monthly session at the above-written place and date with the following members present: Trustees Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan; absent, Trustee Beck The minutes of the last regular and subsequent called meeting were read and approved. The regular monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer and the semi-annual report of the Health Officer were read and ordered place on file. The Finance Committee reported favorably upon the following claims which were duly allowed: General Fund 432 W. H. Wright, insurance 50.25 433 Anspacher Bros., supplies 7.25 434 Pacific Hardware and Steel Co., fire hydrants and fittings 19.60 435 F. A. Schrader, blacksmithing 44.60 436 Adolph Johnson, salary as Nightwatchman 80.00 437 Jacob Johnson, services as Gen. Utility Man 60.00 438 Wm. Frost, repairs 1.75 439 H. Matthiesen, blacksmithing 11.15 440 W. H. Taylor, salary as Town Treasurer, July 1, 1908, to July 1, 1909 100.00 441 R. Ruetz, hay 18.25 442Cal. Transfer Co. hauling 1.00 443 F. P. Beck, supplies 2.30 444 First National Bank, ass. Anson Clark, work on street 5.00 445 H. R. Seeband, labor 3.00 446 T. E. Knox, postage stamps 5.00 447 Ed Donahue, shoeing 5.25 448 Gaiter Restraint Co., set restraints 10.00 C 449 Dr. H. G. MGill, salary as Health Officer - July 1, 1908 to Jun 30, 1909 50.00 450 D. A. Smith, extra Nightwatch 24.80 451 A. L. Henry, salary as Clerk 40.00 452 Pac. Tel & Tel. Co. messages 1.00 453 Al Le Clair, burying dogs, etc 21.00 454 Liv. W. & P. Co., lights 129.35 455 " " " " , water 52.10 Library Fund 456 S. J. Harp, salary as Librarian, etc 37.30 457 W. B. Lowenthal, books 16.08 C 458 G. W. MKenzie, subscriptions 9.00 459 A. Claydon, janitor work 1.50 460 Liv. W & P. Co., lights 2.00 Bond Interest and Redemption Fund 461 W. H. Taylor, Town Treasurer, interest on 25 sewer bonds and redemption of Bond No 1 1562.50 Allowed out of General Fund 843.85 " " " Library Fund 65.88 " " " Bond Int and Red. Fund 1562.50 $ Total Allowed out of all funds. 2472.23 Financial Statement Balance in Gen. Fund June 1st 5747.71 Claims allowed this date 843.85_ Available balance in fund 4903.92 Balance in Library Fund June 1st 128.69 Claims allowed this date 65.83_ Available balance in fund 62.86 Balance in Bond Interest and Redemption Fund, June 1st 1563.21 Allowed this date 1562.50 Available balance in fund .71 Ordinance No __, an ordinance establish- ing fire limits and determining how building and sidewalks should be constructed was introduced by the Ordinance Committee and read first time. A petition for a fire hydrant on the corner of H and Sixth streets was received from F. L. Savage and thirteen other property owners It was read and re- x ferred to the Fire and Water Committee. Trustee Ryan offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the Finance Committee be and it is hereby empowered to employ an expert to examine the books and accounts of the various municipal officers and present a report at the next regular meeting of the Board x On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Mathiesen(sic) the resolution was adopted by unanimous vote. Frank Fennon appeared before the Board and asked for a rebate of license, having sold his butcher business to Moy Bros. He was instructed to present a claim at the next regular meeting of the Board and it would be considered. Action was deferred on the application of F. Mally for a building permit until Wednesday forenoon at 9 o'clock to which time the Board adjourned. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: D. J. Murphy Pro Tem (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall July 7, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Present - Trustees Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan; absent - Trustee Beck. The application of F. Mally for a building permit was refused on the ground that the plans and specifi- cations did not conform to the application. The application of Chester M. Beck for a permit to construct\ a five-room bungalow on his lot on Sixth Street, between Lizzie and H., was approved by the Building Committee, and was on motion granted x The Board adjourned to Monday evening. F. Mathiesen(sic) Clerk pro tem Approved: D. J. Murphy Pro Tem (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall July 12, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Present - Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathie- sen, Murphy and Ryan; absent - none Ordinance No 55, an ordinance establishing fire limits and determining how building and sidewalks should be constructed, was given final read- ing and on motion of Trustee Beck, seconded by Trustee Mathiesen(sic), was adopted by the following vote: Ayes- Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan; noes - none; absent - none. Applications for building permits were received as follows: D. F. Bernal - Two-story re-inforced concrete building, 20x60 feet in dimensions, on south side of First Street, between J and K; first floor to be utilized as $ dwelling; estimated cost, 4000. D. F. Bernal - One - story brick building on north side of Second street between J and K, 20x40 feet in dimensions; to be occupied as a shop; estimated $ cost 1000. D. F. Bernal - One - story brick building, 18x20 feet in dimensions; on north side of Second street, between J and K; to be occupied as shop; estimated $ cost, 600. F. Mally - Two - story re-enforced concrete annex on First street between J and K streets; first floor to be occupied as restaurant and barber-shop and second floor as lodgings; estimated $ cost, 4000. Fiorio & Guanziroli - To put in plate-glass front to store building an north side of First street, near L. Chairman Ryan of the Building Committee reported favorably upon the applications and on motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Beck, they were granted subject to the provisions of the fire-limits ordinance. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: D. J. Murphy Pro Tem (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall August 2, 1909 Regular Meeting The Board of Town Trustees met in regular monthly session on the above date at 8 oclock p. m. The roll was called with the following result: Present - Trustees Beck, Murphy and Mathiesen(sic); Absent - Trustees Knox and Ryan. In the absence of President Knox Trustee Murphy presided. 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 placed on file. The following claims were audited and duly allowed : General Fund 1 Henry Meyer, labor 22.50 2 Anspacher Bros, lumber 28.00 3 F. C. Johnson, labor 1.00 4 M. Pelligrini, concrete work 27.50 5 Mitchell & Wilson, sewer pipe 1.15 6 Geo Beck & Sons, supplies 6.05 7 W. H. Wright, Recorders fees 6.00 92.20 8 E. G Still, publishing 20.75 C 9 MKown & Mess, supplies 5.45 10 Jacob Johnson, salary as Gen. Utility Man 60.00 11 A. L. Henry, salary as Town Clerk, etc. 41.50 12 N. D. Dutcher & Son, supplies 23.70 13 Peter Seeband, labor 22.50 14 C. P. Lefever, assignee Jas. Devaney, labor 17.50 15 Luco Leal, labor 22.50 16 Mitchell & Wilson, sewer pipe 1.15 17 Adolph Johnson, salary as Nightwatchman 80.00 18 Livermore Herald, printing 9.70 19 Livermore Water & Power Co., lights 127.75 20 " " " " " water 48.00 21 C. P. Lefever, salary as Town Marshal 75.00 22 " " " " " Supt of Streets 25.00 672.70 22.50 695.20 Library Fund 23 S. J. Harp, salary as Librarian 35.00 24 Antone L. Leal, subscription to Oakland Tribune 23.40 25 Livermore Water & Power Co., library lights 2.00 60.40 General Fund 26 Al Leclair, pound-keepers fees 22.50 Allowed out of General Fund 695.20 " " " Library " 60.40_ $ Allowed out of all fund 755.60 Financial Statement Balance in General Fund, July 31, 1909 5532.84 Claims allowed this date 695.20_ Available balance in fund 4837.64 Balance in Library Fund, July 31, 1909. 143.34 Claims allowed this date 60.40_ Available balance in fund 82.94 Available balance in Bond Int & Red Fund 141.76 " " " Sewer Const, " 9.00 " " " Spec. Relief " 42.45 The Town Assessor reported the com- pletion of the municipal assessment and presented the totals as follows : Real Estate other than city and town lots 22,175. Improvements on same 28,145 City and town lots 253.450 Improvements on same 311,400 Money and solvent Credits 19,716 Personal property, attached 110,550 Personal property, unattached 73,940 819,376 Note - The railroad assessment is not included in above as it is made by the State Board of Equalization and is not reported until the first Monday in September The report was on motion of Trustee Mathiesen(sic), seconded by Trustee Beck, accepted and placed on file. The Clerk was instructed to ad- vertise in the official paper meetings of the Board of Equalization to be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, August 9th, 10th and 11th The Building Committee reported favorably upon the application of D. C MKenzie to erect a frame dwelling on Block 52, Northern Addition, which was duly granted. The matter of establishing new fire hydrants was left to the Committee of the Whole and the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department with power to act The Board adjourned to Monday evening A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall August 9, 1909 Adjourned Meeting correct Roll Call - Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic) and Murphy; absent - Trustee Ryan. A report on the condition of the sewer system was received from F. J. Boland, C. E. The report was read and on motion placed on file. An application for a liquor license was received from D. T. Nunez for a liquor license to do business in the Gardemeyer building on the corner of Livermore Avenue and Oak street. Recom- mended by Freeholders F. R. Fasset, F. A. Schrader, Geo Beck, Chas. S. Victor and W. H. Taylor A request from x H. Gardemeyer for permission to sell ac- companied the application A. F. Brown, representing the Game- well Fire Alarm System Telegraph Co. appeared before the Board on behalf of a fire alarm system The matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole x The Board adjourned to Tuesday evening A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall August 9, 1909 Board of Equalization The Board of Trustees met according to law and in pursuant to advertisement on the above date at 9 oclock p.m. Roll Call - Present - Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic) and Murphy; absent, Trustee Ryan. An application for a reduction $ of assessment to the amount of 10,000 on account of the recent fire in the Hydropathic Sanitarium was received form Dr. J. W. Robertson Action was x deferred until the appearance of the pe- titioner in person. No further applications appearing the Board adjourned to Tuesday evening. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall August 10, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Roll Call - Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan; absent, none. D. T. Nunes appeared before the Board in reference to his application for a liquor license and stated his intentions if granted a license. The License Committee reported favorably upon the application and the license was granted by unanimous vote. An application for a rebate of license was received from Henry Gardemeyer The Clerk was instructed x to notify Mr. Gardemeyer that the ordinance would not permit any rebate of liquor license. A report was received from the Health Officer in reference to the Sani- tarium and Montgomery breweries and was referred to the Committee of the whole. The Board then adjourned. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall August 10, 1909 Board of Equalization Roll Call - Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan; absent, none. Dr. J. W. Robertson appeared before the Board in support of his application $ for a reduction of 10,000 in his assess- ment on account of the recent fire in the Hydropathic Sanitarium On motion x of Trustee Beck, seconded by Trustee Mathiesen(sic), the assessment was ordered reduced by the amount named in the application by unanimous vote No further applications appearing the Board adjourned. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall August 12, 1909 Board of Equalization Roll Call - Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy; absent, Trustee Ryan. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall September 7, 1909 Regular Meeting The Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore met in regular monthly session on the above date at 8 p.m. The roll of members was called with the following result : Present, Trus- tees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic) and Ryan; absent, Trustee Murphy. President Knox occupied the chair. The minutes of the regular and adjourned meetings of the Board and the meetings of the Board of Equalization were read and approved. The regular monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer and a special report of the Health Officer were read and ordered filed. The Finance Committee audited the following claims which were duly allowed : General Fund 27 J. F. Bruns, hauling 10.00 28 F. P. Beck, rebate of license 4.00 29 Peter Seeband, extra nightwatchman 22.50 30 Anspacher Bros., lumber 12.05 C 31 D. MDonald, hauling etc. 102.47 32 Simon Foscalina, labor 23.50 174.52 33 Peter Seeband, labor 7.50 34 M. Pellegrini, concrete work 35.00 35 F. C. Johnson, concrete work 42.50 36 L. Albertson, gravel 1.40 37 Al LeClair, Killing dogs, etc 19.50 38 F. J. Boland, engineering fees 35.70 39 Jacob Johnson, salary as Gen. Utility Man 60.00 40 A. Johnson, " " Night Watchman 80.00 41 First Nat. Bank, ass. Anson Clark, hauling 17.50 42 A. L. Henry, salary as Clerk 40.00 43 E. Donahue, horse-shoeing 3.70 44 W. L. Frost repairs 1.50 45 League of Cal. Municipalities, annual dues 20.00 46 Livermore Fire Dept., salaries 150.00 47 Henry Meyer, labor 5.50 48 Carlo Ferrario, hire of horse 15.25 49 H. M. Schack, labor 5.00 50 W. H. Wright, Recorder fees 15.00 51 Henry Meyer, labor 55.00 52 R. J. Hanna, labor 25.35 53 Peter Seeband, labor 22.50 54 Lucio Leal, labor 55.00 55 S. M. Wilkinson, labor 27.50 56 Livermore Water & Power Co., lights 127.75 57 " " " " " , water 48.00 1190.67 Library Fund 58 S. J. Harp, salary 35.00 59 Livermore Herald, printing 3.00 60 Livermore Water & Power Co., lights 2.00 40.00 Allowed out of General Fund 1190.67 " " " Library " 40.00_ Allowed out of all funds $1230.67 Financial Statement Balance in General Fund, Aug 30th 5225.64 Claims allowed this date 1190.61_ $ Available balance in fund 4034.97 Balance in Library Fund, Aug. 30th 92.94 Claims allowed this date 40.00_ $ Available balance in fund 52.94 An application for renewal of liquor license was received from Mohr & Short to do business in the Anderson building on the north side of First Street near L. Recommended by Freeholders J. C. Reimers, H. R. Anderson, Chas. E. Livermore, B. Harron, and E. Pronzini The License Committee reported x favorably upon the application and on motion of Trustee Mathiesen(sic), seconded by Trustee Ryan, the license was granted by unanimous vote. An application for a wholesale liquor license was received from Guiseppi Parodi. Referred to License Committee with instructions to report nest Monday evening x D. F. Bernal appeared before the Board and asked permission to move certain outbuildings on his premises on the south side of First street, between J and K, to other portions of his property, all within the fire limits Referred to x the Building Committee with power to act. N. D. Dutcher presented plans and asked for permission to erect a two-story residence on Lizzie street, between Third and Fourth Referred to the Building Com- x mittee with power to act. Ordinance No __, "an ordinance prohibiting the construction of curbs, gutters, and cement sidewalks in the Town of Livermore without authority from the Board of Trustees, prescribing the width of sidewalk space, and adopting specifications governing the composition and construction of said curbs, gutters and cement sidewalks, " was read first time. Trustee Mathiesen(sic) offered the following resolution: $ Resolved, That the sum of five hundred and seventy-three dollars be paid to Geo Beck as trustee for the purchase of lots 11 and 12, block 37, Mendenhall plan, as a site for the public library. The resolution was laid over for one week. An opinion was received from District attorney Donahue in re- sponse to a request from the Board, bearing on the enforcement of the sewer ordinance The board directed x the Clerk to have the opinion published for the information of the public The Board the adjourned to Monday evening. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall September 13, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Roll Call - Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan; absent, none Ordinance No 56, as amended, was given final reading and on motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Mathiesen(sic) was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan; noes, none; absent, none. The resolution authorizing the $ payment of 573 to Geo. Beck, as Trustee, to pay balance of purchase price of lots 11 and 12, block 37, Mendenhall Plan, for library site was given final reading and adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan x The License Committee asked for further time for the consideration of G. Parodi's application for a wholesale license. granted. Trustee Ryan offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids to supply four hun- dred (400) feet of 2 1/2 - inch fire hose, said bids to be opened at the next regular meeting October 4th, at 8:30 p. m. On motion of Trustee Murphy, sec- onded by Trustee Beck, the resolution was adopted by unanimous vote x President Knox appointed a committee of two consisting of Trustees Mathiesen(sic) and Ryan to negotiate with property-owners for rights of way for the proposed drainage canal with in- structions to report at the meeting on Tuesday evening The Board then adjourned to Tuesday evening. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall September 14, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Roll Call - Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic) and Ryan; absent, Trustee Murphy x The committee appointed to negotiate with the property-owners in regard to se- curing rights of way for the proposed drain- age canal presented the following report: Livermore, Sept. 14, 1909 To the Honorable, Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore. Your special committee, consisting of Trustees J. D. Ryan and F. Mathiesen(sic), beg to inform you that as a result of their action they have arrived at the following results: T. D. Coffman will give the right of way though land for the construction of the proposed ditch for the sum of $ 300. Peter Nielsen will give the right of way for the same purpose for a lump sum covering 1.92 acres at the $ rate of 100 an acre, and the same rate for a triangular piece of land cut off from the main body of his acreage, said piece containing about one-fourth or one-half an acre. Edw. Hansen will give the right- of way - about .27 of an acre - at the rate $ of 100 an acre. Trustee Murphy reports to the com- mittee that C. H. Wente will donate the right of way through his property, amounting to .15 of an acre. Respectfully submitted J. D. Ryan F. Mathiesen(sic) Committee The report of the committee was accepted and they were further in- structed to secure potions on the land required for rights of way and report at a meeting to be held on Wednesday evening to which time the Board adjourned A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall September 15, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Roll Call - Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan. The special committee on rights of way for the proposed drainage canal reported that options had been secured on the lands re- quired. Trustee Ryan offered the follow- ing resolution and moved its adoption: Resolved, That in consideration of the Board of Supervisors undertaking the excavation of a ditch and the construction of a culvert across County Road No 2010, as surveyed by the County Surveyor, for the pur- pose of diverting flood waters from County Road No 1408, this Board agrees to acquire the necessary right of way from Edward Hansen, Peter Nielsen, C. H. Wente and T. D. Coff- man and to deed same to the County of Alameda without re- numeration from said Board of Supervisors except the easement contemplated in the before - men- tioned undertaking x Trustee Murphy seconded the motion for adoption and the reso- lution for adoption and the reso- lution was adopted by unanimous vote. Trustee Beck was appointed a committee of one with power to dispose of the town team The Board adjourned to Mon- day evening. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees ofthe Town of Livermore Town Hall September 20, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Roll Call - Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan. The Clerk was instructed to present a bill to F. J. Boland for $ 25 together with freight and drayage for the use of manhole forms by the Town of Coalinga. The Clerk reported that the Board of Supervisors had agreed by unanimous vote at a meeting held this day to construct the drainage canal across the lands of Hansen, Nielsen, Wente and Coffman to the Arroyo Mocho and construct the necessary culvert across County Road 2010 in consideration of the Town Trustees acquiring and deeding to the County of Alameda the required rights of way. The Board had authorized advertisements for bids for the work to be opened on October 11th. Secretary Sanderson of the Fire Department submitted circulars of an electrical bell-tapper He was x asked to write for more complete information The Committee of the Whole took up the matter of revising the license ordinance The Board adjourned to Monday evening. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees ofthe Town of Livermore Town Hall September 27, 1909 Adjourned Meeting No quorum A. L. Henry Town Clerk Town Hall October 4, 1909 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 Beck,. Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan. The minutes of the last regular and subsequent adjourned meetings were read and approved. The regular monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer the annual report of the Board of Library Trustees and a special report of the Health Officer were read and ordered filed. The Finance Committee audited the following claims which were duly allowed: General Fund 64 Edward Hansen, right of way for drainage canal 27.00 65 T. D. Coffman, " " " " " " 300.00 66 Henry Meyer, labor 11.00 67 A. L. Henry, salary, etc 41.20 68 J. T. Jacker, labor 1.25 69 Geo Beck & Sons, supplies 10.55 70 F. W. Sanderson, shoeing 6.00 71 Maitland Henry, type writing 2.50 72 F. A. Schrader, blacksmithing 4.55 73 The Livermore Herald, printing 10.00 C 74 John MMurray, professional services 12.00 426.05 75 W. H. Wright, Recorder fees 6.00 C 76 D. MDonald, hauling 67.50 77 California Transfer Co., hauling 11.25 78 " " " " dead horse 5.00 79 D. A. Smith, labor 6.00 80 T. E. Knox, postage stamps 3.00 81 Jacob Johnson, salary 60.00 82 Lucio Leal, labor 2.50 83 F. Mally, meals for prisoners 11.25 84 Elmer G. Still, publishing 22.05 85 M. S. Anthony, repairs 1.60 86 Frank Fennon, rebate of license 13.35 87 Adolph Johnson, salary 80.00 88 Peter Seeband, labor 18.00 89 Al LeClair, pound fees 17.50 90 F. C. Johnson, excavating 5.00 91 R. J. Hanna, labor 1.50 92 Livermore Water & Power Co., lights 127.50 93 " " " " , water, etc 50.45 94 C. P. Lefever, salary as Marshal 75.00 95 " " " " " Supt of Streets 25.00 1035.75 Library Fund 96 S. J. Harp, salary, etc 35.75 97 First Nat. Bank ass. W. B. Lowenthal, subscriptions 7.00 98 Livermore Water & Power Co., library lights 2.00 Allowed out of General Fund 1035.75 " " " Library " 44.75_ $ Allowed out of all funds 1080.50 Financial Statement General Fund Balance on hand Oct 1, 1909 4034.29 Claims allowed this date 1035.75_ $ Available balance in fund 2998.54 Library Fund Balance in fund Oct 1. 1909 73.84 Claims allowed this date 44.75 $ Available balance in fund 29.09 Available balance in Bond Int and Red Fund. 163.55 " " " Sewer Const. " 39.00 " " " Special Relief " 42.45 $ The bill of Jesse V. Berry for 50 for analysis of sewage was rejected on the ground that the Board did not authorize such analysis. Bids for supplying 400 feet of (2 1/2) fire hose were received fro the following firms: Firm Brand Pressure Price Bowers Rubber Works Victor 400 80¢ delivered " " " Reliance 400 70¢ " " " " Guardian 400 65¢ " Gorham Rubber Co Amazon 350 80¢ delivered " " " Olympic 350 64¢ " Geo Beck & Sons Neptune 400 75c delivered Western Belling & Hose Bear 400 80c delivered $ Gutta Percha & Rubber Mfg Co. Maltese Rubber 400 1.10 delivered " " " " " Underwriters 400 .80 " " " " " " Rescue 350 .70 " " " " " " Nassan 300 .60 " N. Y. Belling & Packing Co, Ltd Dragon 400 80c delivered Fabric Fire Hose Co. Patrol 400 95c delivered M. S. Anthony 400 75c. " F. W. Brenzel 1st grade - 70c F.O.B. S.F. " " " 2nd " - 65c " " " " " " " 3rd " - 50c " " " " On motion consideration of the bids was laid over for one week. An application was received from Max Berlin for permission to sell his saloon business to Kaiser & Iverson It was accom- x panied by an application for the last-named parties for a liquor license with the following C recommendations: E. Pronzini, J. O. MKown, Geo Beck, Hans R. Andereson, W. F. Johnson and J. R. Reimers. The License Committee reported in favor of granting both applications and on motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Beck, the license was ordered issued by unanimous vote. An application of P. M. O'Donnell to erect a galvanized iron building 50x110 feet in dimensions on the corner of Second and L streets was referred to the Building Committee which reported in favor of rejecting the application as it did not conform to the fire limits ordinance Jos. Fletcher appeared before the Board and asked for permission to connect Dr. J. K. Warner's building on the corner of K and Second streets with the private sewer on the Stevens Estate property ad- joning. The Sewer Inspector was instructed to swear to a complaint against W. P. Crane for a violation of the sewer ordinance by connecting his premises with the sewer without permission in writing. A communication was received from James Bertram, private secretary to Andrew Carnegie, granting the request of the Board $ for a donation of 10,000 to erect a library building on the conditions mentioned in previous correspondence The Clerk x was instructed to properly acknowledge the gift. Trustee Murphy moved that a building committee to consist of two members of the Board of Town Trustees and one member of the Board of Library Directors be appointed with the President of the Town Trustees as an ex-officio member to take charge of the erection of the library building. Seconded by Trustee Mathiesen(sic) and adopted by unanimous vote. President Knox named as the members of each com- mittee, Trustees D. J. Murphy and F. Mathiesen(sic) of the Town Board and Director W. J. Connell of the Library Board Trustee Mathiesen(sic) introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: Resolved, That the municipal tax levy for the year 1909-10 is hereby fixed and shall be as follows: For the General Fund, sixty-five cents $ on each 100 of valuation. For the Library Fund, ten cents on $ each 100 of valuation. For the Sewer Bond Interest and Re- demption Fund, twenty cents on each $100 of valuation. Total tax levy on the assessed valuation of all property, ninety-five $ cents on each 100 of valuation. Seconded by Trustee Ryan and adopted by unanimous vote. The Board then adjourned to Mon- day evening. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees ofthe Town of Livermore Town Hall October 11, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Roll Call - Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan. Trustee Mathiesen(sic) moved that the bid of the Bowers Rubber Works for 500 feet of Reliance Double-Jacketed fire hose at 70 cents a foot, submitted at the last meeting, be accepted. Trustee Beck seconded the motion and it was adopted by unanimous vote. The restaurant license ordinance, was referred back to the Ordinance Committee to report at a meeting to be held next Monday evening. The report of E,. Fuchs, employed by the Finance Committee to expert the accounts of the various town officers presented the following report: Livermore, October 11, 1909 To the Honorable Board of Town Trustees x Gentlemen: By request of your Finance Committee, I have audited the accounts kept by your Treasurer and Marshal as well as the Assessment Roll of the Town of Livermore. I find the Marshal's accounts correct and the Assessment Roll also. There is a slight discrepancy in the balances on hand July 1, 1909, in the Treasurer's report. He has paid in fifty cents too much to his bank account. He should have had in his hands on that date, $7490.62 Yours truly, E. Fuchs, On motion the report was accepted and ordered placed on file. The Board adjourned one week. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees ofthe Town of Livermore Town Hall October 18, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Roll Call - Present, Trustees Beck, Knox and Ryan; absent, Trustees Mathei- sen and Murphy. Trustee Ryan, chairman of the Ordinance Committee, asked for further time in which to report back the res- taurant license ordinance. granted. The application of D. F. Bernal for a permit to build an annex to his concrete building on the South side of First street, between J and K., was referred to the Building Committee. The Board then adjourned to Monday evening. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees ofthe Town of Livermore Town Hall October 25, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Roll Call - Present, Trustees Knox, Murphy and Ryan; absent, Trustees Beck and Mathiesen(sic). Ordinance No 57, relative to the licensing of restaurants, was given final reading and on motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Ryan, was adopted by the following vote; Ayes- Trustees Knox, Murphy and Ryan; noes, none; absent, Trustees Beck and Mathiesen(sic). A report of the Health Officer on sanitary conditions of various premises was received and referred to the Town Marshal for action. The matter of securing a town dumping ground was referred to Trustees Murphy and Ryan with in- structions to investigate and report at the next regular meeting. The Marshal was instructed to appoint a number of deputies to preserve order on Halloween and to arrest any- one destroying property Complaint was made to the Board that plumbing was being done at the Livermore Sanitarium by workmen who had not filed the proper bond and who were not doing work in accordance with the plumbing ordinance. The Clerk was instructed to call the attention of Dr. Robertson to the provisions of the ordinance. The Board then adjourned. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees ofthe Town of Livermore Town Hall November 1, 1909 Regular Meeting The Board of Town Trustees met in regular monthly session at 8 p. m. on the above date with all the members present as follows: Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Murphy and Ryan. The minutes of the last regular and subsequent adjourned meetings were read and approved. The monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer were read and approved and ordered placed on file. The Finance Committee reported favorably upon the following claims which were duly allowed: General Fund 99 L. E. Boyle Co., fire hose nozzles 62.00 100 D. A. Smith, labor 41.00 101 Henry Meyer, cleaning fire engine 2.00 102 Anspacher - Myers Co., rebate of license 4.67 103 F. Mally, assignee Jas. Devaney, work on septic tank 3.75 104 Peter Nielsen, right of way for drainage canal 220.00 105 Miss Bertha Budworth, taking testimony in sewer case 4.50 106 Pac. Tel & Tel Co., messages .55 107 Liv. W. & P. Co., water 48.00 108 M. Draghi, rent of site of L St Fire House 9.00 109 The Livermore Herald, printing 32.00 110 Jacob Johnson, services as Gen Utility Man 60.00 487.47 487.47 111 Ryan Bros, livery hire 3.00 112 T. E. Knox, postage stamps 3.00 113 L. E. Wright, surveying 3.50 114 C. P. Lefever, salary as Marshal 75.00 115 " " " " " Supt of Streets 25.00 116 A. L. Henry, salary as Clerk 40.00 117 C. H. Acker, extra night watchman 2.50 118 Elmer G. Still, publishing 13.50 119 Liv. W. & P. Co., electric lights 127.75 120 Adolph Johnson, salary as Nightwatchman 80.00 121 W. H. Wright, Recorder fees 12.00 C 122 MKown & Mess. codes 8.00 123 Jas Trombley, burying horse 5.00 124 H. W. Morrill, extra Nightwatchman 2.50 125 Pacific Hardware & Steel Co., supplies 10.67 126 E. Fuchs, experting town books 25.00 127 T. E. Knox, postage stamps 1.00 924.89 Library Fund 128 S. J. Harp, salary as Librarian 35.00 129 Liv. W & P. Co., library lights 2.00 The bills of the Bowers Rubber Works for $$ 350 for fire hose and of Al LeClair for 30 for killing and feeding dogs were laid over Allowed out of General Fund 924.89 " " " Library " 37.00_ $ Allowed out of all funds 961.89 Financial Statement Balance in General Fund, Nov 1, 1909 4557.45 Claims allowed this date 924.89_ Available balance in fund 3632.56 Balance in Library Fund, Nov 1, 1909 344.34 Claims allowed this date 37.00_ $ Available balance in fund 307.34 Trustees Ryan and Murphy, the committee appointed to investigate the matter of securing a town dumping ground, was granted a week's further time. An application for renewal of liquor license was received from Plath & Jensen C to do business in the MDevitt building on the south side of First street between Lizzie and J. Recommended by Freeholders Geo. Beck, C. S. Victor, P. Flanagan, E. Pronzini and J. C. Reimers. The License Committee reported favorably upon the application and on the motion of Trustee Matheisen, seconded by Trustee Ryan, the license was ordered issued by unanimous vote. P. M. O'Donnell made application on behalf of many citizens for a light on the north side of First Street near the Catholic Church Referred to Light and Water Com- x mittee with power to act. The Clerk was instructed to notify the plumbers to appear before the Board at next Monday evenings meeting in reference to renewal of their bonds. The Marshal was instructed to notify property - owners to remove rubbish from the street in front of their premises. The Board then adjourned to Mon- day evening. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees ofthe Town of Livermore Town Hall November 8, 1909 Adjourned Meeting The Board met in adjourned session at the above-mentioned place and date at 8 o'clock p. m. T. E. Knox in the chair The roll of members was called with the following result: Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Murphy and Ryan; absent, Trustee Mathiesen(sic) An application was received from Mithchell & Wilson for permission to erect a corrugated iron shelter on lumber supports on the site of the old Fried warehouse. Referred to the Building Committee. A petition for the establishment of street lights on the corners of O and Elm, O and Locust, and O and Pine, signed by Geo. L Monahan and none other property-owners in the Northern addition was referred to the Light and Water Committee with power to act. Trustee Murphy offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: Whereas, The public interest and necessity demand the acquirement of a suitable site for the erection of the library building do- nated by Andrew Carnegie, and to be used as a public park, and Whereas, T. E. Knox, chairman of this Board, acting as trustee for the Town of Livermore, has secured an option on Block 31, Mendenhall Plan, and eligible site for both purposes, and Whereas, The cost is too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the town, be it Resolved, That this Board submit an issue of bonds to the amount of $10,000 to cover the purchased price and im- provement of said grounds to the qualified electors of the Town of Livermore. The motion was seconded by Trustee Beck, Knox, Murphy and Ryan; noes, none; absent, Trustee Mathiesen(sic). The resolution was formally approved in writing by the chairman of the Board and attested by the Clerk. The bonds of the various plumbers were refused approval on account of being incorrect in form and the Clerk was instructed to refer them back to the surety company for correction. The Clerk was instructed to notify P. Callaghan to connect his premises with the sewer system. The Board then adjourned to Monday evening. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall November 15, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Murphy and Ryan; absent, Trustee Mathiesen(sic). The committee appointed to secure dumping grounds reported progress and was granted further time. A special report from the Health Officer on sanitary matters was received and the recommendation regarding sewer connections were ordered to be carried out. The date of the bond election was on motion set for December 27th and the Clerk was instructed to prepare the election proclamation and have it in readiness for nest Monday evening. The following were selected to act as officers of election: Inspector, Geo. Beck; judge, R. Hunter; Clerk, W. F. Johnson; ballot clerk, Fred Lassen, at No further business appearing the Board adjourned one week. A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall November 22, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Roll Call - Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic) and Murphy; absent, Trustee Ryan. T. E. Knox presided The plumbing bonds of R. W. Johnson, Wm. Font, M. S. Anthony and N. D. Dutcher & Son were approved. D. J. Murphy tendered his resignation as Town Trustee to take effect im- mediately On motion of Trustee x Mathiesen(sic), seconded by Trustee Beck, the resignation was accepted by unani- mous vote The members expressed their x regret at the loss of a faithful member, Ordinance No ___, "An ordinance calling and providing for and giving notice of a special election, to be held in the Town of Livermore, State of California, on Monday, the 27th day of December, 1909, for the purpose of sub- mitting to the qualified electors of said town a proposition to incur a bonded debt by said Town of Livermore for the purpose of acquiring a tract of land to be used as a site for the erection of a public library and as a public viding for the improvement of same was introduced by Trustee Ryan, chairman of the Ordinance Committee, and read first time. The Board then adjourned to Tuesday evening A. L. Henry Town Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall November 23, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Roll Call - Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic) and Ryan. It was regularly moved seconded and carried the nominations be opened for a member of the Board of Trustees and The chairman announced that nominations were in order for the election of a Trustee to succeed D. J. Murphy, resigned x Trustee Mathiesen(sic) presented the name of F. A. Schrader The nomin- x ation was seconded by Trustee Ryan. No further nominations being made the Clerk was instructed to Cast the ballot for Mr. Schrader, who was duly declared elected by the chair. Trustee Mathiesen(sic) ordered the following resolution and moved its adoption: Whereas, The death of W. H. Wright has created a vacancy in the office of Town Recorder be it Resolved, That D. J. Murphy be and he is hereby appointed to fill the va- cancy. The motion was seconded by Trustee Ryan and adopted by unanimous vote The Board then adjourned to Monday evening. A. L. Henry Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall November 29, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Present, Trustees Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Ryan and Schrader; Absent, Trustee Beck. President Knox, presiding The chairman presented to the Board, F. A. Schrader, elected at the last meeting to succeed D. J. Murphy, resigned, who had filed his oath of office and qualified to fill the unexpired term. Ordinance No 58, " An ordinance calling and providing for and giving notice of a special election to be held in the Town of Livermore State of California, on Monday, the 27th day of December, 1909, for the purpose of submitting to the Qualified electors of said town a proposition to incur a bonded debt by said town for the purpose of acquiring a tract of land to be used as a site for the erection of a public library and as a public park in and for said town and providing for the improvement of same," was given final reading and on motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Mathiesen(sic), was adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Trustees Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Ryan and Schrader; noes, none; absent, Trustee Beck. W. B. Lowenthal appeared before the Board in regard to proposed alterations on building belonging to Anspacher Bros. on L street, inside the fire limits The matter was referred to x the committee of the Whole. The Board then adjourned. A. L. Henry Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall December 6, 1909 Regular Meeting The Board of Town Trustees met in regular monthly session on the above date at 8 p. m. with all the members present as follows: Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Ryan and Schrader. The minutes of the last regular and subsequent adjourned meetings were read and approved. The monthly reports of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer were read and ordered filed. The Finance Committee audited the following claims which were duly allowed: General Fund 131 Powers Rubber Works, fire hose 350.00 132 G. S. Fitzgerald, serving papers in case of People vs. Crane 3.55 133 H. M. Schack, labor 3.00 134 D. A. Smith, labor 23.00 135 Livermore Fire Dept, salaries 150.00 136 Hans Matthiesen, blacksmithing 7.40 137 The Livermore Herald, printing 3.00 138 H. R. Seeband, labor 19.75 139 Livermore Commercial Co., supplies 147.75 140 Pac. Tel & Tel Co., messages 2.95 141 Phoenix Iron Works, manhole frames and covers 16.50 142 F. W. Sanderson, shoeing 2.75 143 Jacob Johnson, salary 60.00 144 Horton & Kennedy, lumber 8.21 797.86 145 A. L . Henry, salary as Clerk 40.00 146 Livermore Water & Power Co., lights 127.75 47 " " " " " water 48.00 148 C. P. Lefever, salary as Marshal, etc. 76.00 149 " " " , " " Supt of Streets 25.00 150 Adolph Johnson, salary as Nightwatchman 80.00 1194.61 Special Relief Fund 151 C. P. Lefever, relief of indigent family 12.00 Bond Interest and Redemption Fund 152 W. H. Taylor, Town Treasurer, 6 months' interest on 24 sewer bonds - July 1, 1909, to Jan 1, 1910 540.00 Claims allowed out of General Fund 1194.61 " " " " Relief " 12.00 " " " " Bond Int & Red " 540.00_ $ Total Claims allowed 1746.61 Financial Statement Balance in General Fund - Dec 1, 1909 6 078.47 Claims allowed this date 1 194.61 $ 4883.86 Balance in Relief Fund - Dec 1, 1909 42.45 Claims allowed this date 12.00_ $ Available balance in fund 30.45 Balance in Bond Interest and Redemption Fund - Dec 1st 795.10 Claims allowed Dec 30th 540.00_ $ Available balance in fund 255.10 The plumbing bond of Edward Howard was examined and approved The Fire and Water Committee reported having located street lights on the corners of O and Elm and O and Locust streets The x Committee also reported that arrangements had been made with the Livermore Water and Power Co. for a new water main on Fifth street between M and N and that two fire hydrants would be located on the main. The fire hydrant on L and Third streets in to be replaced x President Knox appointed Trustee Schrader a member of the Street, License and Police Committees. Trustee Mathiesen(sic) presented the following resolution and moved its adoption: Resolved, That the location of the Public Pound be changed from the corner of L and Oak streets in the Northern Addition and established on the property of Al Leclair at the corner of O and Elm streets x The motion was seconded by Trustee Ryan and was adopted by unanimous vote Trustee Beck moved that the hose- cart offered by the New York Belling and $ Packing Company for 70, F.O.B. San Fran- cisco, be purchased Trustee Schrader x seconded the motion which was adopted by unanimous vote. C Chief Engineer MVicar offered the town the free use of enough of his land of J street, between Second and Third, to serve as the site of a hose cart site x The offer was on motion accepted. The Building Committee was instructed to ascertain the cost of a suitable building and report at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Beck, sec- onded by Trustee Ryan, the Clerk was instructed to order two additional lengths of fire hose form the Bowers Rubber Works at the price paid on the recent contract x The Board then adjourned one week. A. L. Henry Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall December 13, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Roll Call - Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Ryan and Schrader. The Clerk was instructed to write to D. H. Fry, representing the Estate of T. W. Tetley, asking him to submit a proposition looking to the acquirement of the site of the Terra Cotta works. The matter of the extension of P street was taken up and the Street Committee was instructed to interview the various owners in regard to rights of way. The Clerk was instructed to call the attention of the officials of the Southern Pacific Railroad to the unprotected condition of the crossing on the L street sidetrack The Board adjourned to next Monday evening x A. L. Henry Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall December 20, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Roll Call - Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Mathiesen(sic), Ryan; absent Trustee Schrader. A communication was received from the Health Officer in reference to health conditions, which was on motion placed on file. Trustee Ryan of the Building Committee reported that a house for the accommodation of the new hose- $ cart could be built for 65. On motion the report of the committee was accepted and Trustee Ryan was instructed to enter into an agreement with T. M. Twohey to erect the building in accordance with his estimate. W. H. Bissell, superintendent of the Livermore Water & Power Company appeared before the Board and submitted a proposition to change the present street- lighting system to a series Tungsten installation with sixty-candle-power units on the business streets and at the railroad crossings to be burned all night instead of until 1 a. m. as at present, at the rate of $3 per light per month The matter was referred to the x Fire and Water Committee with instructions to report at the next meeting The Board adjourned to meet on Tuesday evening, December 28th. A. L. Henry Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall December 28, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Roll Call - Present, Trustees Beck, Knox, Ryan and Schrader; absent, Trustee Mathiesen(sic). Trustee Ryan, chairman of the Build- ing Committee, reported that the hose-cart house on J street was completed and the new fire apparatus installed. The Fire and Water Committee asked for further time in which to consider the matter of extra street lighting. Wm. Frost appeared before the Board and asked for permission to install on oil-burning furnace in his shop. Referred to the Fire and Water Committee. Applications for renewal of liquor licenses were received as follows: Fiorio & Guanziroli - To do business on corner of L and First streets; recommended by Freeholders W. B. Lowenthal, H. W. Hupers, P. M. O'Donnell, Geo Beck, E. Pronzini and M. Grana. J. I. Azevedo - To do business on corner of Livermore Avenue and Chestnut street; recommended by Freeholders L. Albertson, C F. R. Fassett, H. A. Seller, P. H. MVicar, F. C. Lassen and L. Schenone. Campagne & Larrieu - To do business in Livermore Hotel; recommended by Freeholders Geo Beck, H. W. Hupers, Peter Vercelli, Geo W. Beck, J. C. Reimers and N. D. Dutcher The License Committee reported favorably upon all the applications and on motion of Trustee Ryan, sec- onded by Trustee Beck, the licenses were ordered issued by unanimous vote x Complaint having been made to the Board, the Clerk was instructed to write to the proprietors of the various saloons operating electrical pianos and other Mechanical musical instruments asking them to refrain from using such instruments on Sundays and to forbid singing and dancing at all times. The Board adjourned to met on Thursday evening. A. L. Henry Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore Town Hall December 30, 1909 Adjourned Meeting Roll Call - Present, Trustees Knox, Ryan and Schrader; absent, Trustees Beck and Mathiesen(sic). The returns of the bond election held on December 27th were opened and canvassed by the Board Trustee Schrader x offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore did, by Ordinance No 58 of said Board of Trustees, call and order to be held in said town a special election on the 27th day of December, 1909, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors thereof the following proposition: "Proposition to incur a bonded debt of the Town of Liver- more to the amount of $10,000 for the purpose of the acquisition of a tract of land to be used as a site for the erection of a library building and as a public park and pro- viding for the improvement of same, such debt to bear interest at a rate not to exceed five per centum per annum, payable semi-annually; and Whereas, said Ordinance No 58 was duly published as required by law as appears from the affidavit of Elmer G. Still, on file in the office of the Town Clerk; and Whereas, Said special election was held on said 27th day of December, 1909, and from the returns thereof filed in the office of the Town Clerk, it appears that said election was held and conducted in form and manner required by law and the ordinances of said Town, and the Board of Trustees having canvassed the returns of said special election on this, the 30th day of December, 1909, therefore be it Resolved, by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore as follows: 1. That the total number of votes cast at said special election was 261, of which one was rejected as illegal. 2. That of the votes so cast 242 were cast and counted as being in favor of said proposition so submitted and in favor of authorizing the incurring of said bonded debt. 3. That of the votes so cast 18 votes were cast and counted as not in favor of said proposition and not in favor of authorizing the incurring of said bonded debt. 4. That it is hereby declared and determined that more than two-thirds of the voters voting at said special election voted in favor of, and that mote than two-thirds of the voted cast thereat were in favor of the afore- stated proposition and did thereby authorize the incurring of a bonded debt to the amount of and for the purpose stated in said proposition. Trustee Ryan seconded the motion and the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Trustees Knox, Ryan and Schrader; noes none; absent Trustees Beck and Mathiesen(sic). The claim of W. H. Taylor, Town $ Treasurer, for 540 in payment of six months' interest on 24 sewer bonds due on January 1, 1910, was approved and on motion a warrant was ordered drawn for the amount. The Board then adjourned. A. L. Henry Clerk Approved: T. E. Knox (signed) President of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Livermore