JUL 1950 TO MAY 1954 - Laserfiche WebLink

A survey was ordered for study of the St. Marys St. drainage problem, by Councilman Cairo, EngineerGoodridge, Mayor Trimingham, Mr. Oxsen, and Street Dept. Complaints had been received from neighbors regarding the torn street on Vineyard Ave. in front of Allen Reideman's tract, and Mayor Trimingham agreed contactt the contractors in an effort to speed up the completion of the street work. Mayor Trimingham reported that he had been contacted by Mrs. Elsnab regarding a large limb on a black walnut tree, in front of her St. John St. home, which is a menace and which is surrounded by power lines. Mr. Oxsen was asked to contact the Pi. G. E. regarding topping of this tree. Mr. Schwarting had contacted Mayor Trimingham regarding an unused oiler belonging to the Town which he would like to purchase.. This oiler can be classified as scrap, and it was agreed that bids for its purchase would be accepted. Mr. Oxsen was authorized to receive such bids and to accept the highest. The heads of departments of the Town were instructed to contact all employees and inform them that purchase orders would henceforth be necessary for all purchases of more than $5..00. Mr.' Oxsen is to be consulted regarding such purchases. Mr. Oxsen was asked to write McCammon- Wunderlich Co. regarding clearing up of debris left on Kottinger Ave.; also requesting Notice of Completion, so that payment can be arranged and the State notified. The Clerk was asked to write Mr. Englehart regarding cleaning up of his property. He had reported on May 26 that he would have the work completed in 90 days, which time has now expired. PUBLIC UTILITIES: Councilman Abrott reported that the Slope Wall could be rein- forced on the west end by another concrete block at the base; The end of the wall could be closed in, and the hollow behind the wall filled in with pea gravel. The other end of the wall should be broken into to find out the extent of the damage. Mr. Abrott estimated the cost of this work at $1000.00. Mr. Oxsen was asked to contact the Planning Commission again regarding their report on conditions in the creek. Attorney Gale reported that the property in the rear of the City Hall, which had been considered for a well site, apparently belongs to Mr. Nevis. Permission would have to be given by both Mr. Nevis and Mr. Kolb to cross their property in order to sink a test well. Mr. Gale will contact them in order to secure such permission. Mr. Oxsen reported that discing of the Sewer Farm Field is in progress. Mr. Sobiela is to begin his vacation on September 8. He was authorized to contact Frank Perez for additional help in the Water Department. Mr. Oxsen reported that those houses on Kottinger Ave. which had been built in'the past had Spring Street numbers. As this street is listed on all maps as Kottinger Ave. it was decided to continue with this name from the culvert East, renumbering the houses affected. On motion of Councilman Cairo, seconded by Councilman Hewitson, all houses on the south side of Kottinger Ave. will be re- numbered to conform with the numbers on the north side of the street. AYES: Hewitson, Hansen, Cairo, Abrott and Trimingham. A Complaint had been received regarding the goat farm of Mr. Pine. This being a health problem, Mr. Oxsen was asked to contact the County Health Department for an investigation.. Mr. Oxsen reported that he can find no record of any agreement between the Town and Mr. Potvin regarding garbage service for the Town. Mr. Potvin started hauling garbage on January 3, 1938. Mr. Oxsen had inquired about other collection services, and the Hayward Scavenger Co. had been recommended to him; this company will be contacted as to their interest in collection in Pleasanton. Mr. Oxsen reported on the meeting held recently regarding standardization of curbs and gutters throughout the County. On motion of Councilman Cairo, seconded by Councilman Hewitson, the second reading of Ordinance 220 was waived. AYES: Hewitson, Hansen, Cairo, Abrott and Trimingham. ORDINANCE 220, Amending Sales Tax, was adopted, on motion of Councilman Cairo, seconded by Councilman Hewitson. AYES: Hewitson, Hansen, Cairo, Abrott,.and Trithingham. RESOLUTION 2186, Amending Sales Tax, was adopted, on motion of Councilman Abrott, seconded by Councilman Hewitson. AYES: Hewitson, Hansen, Cairo, Abrott and Trimingham. 143