JUL 1950 TO MAY 1954 - Laserfiche WebLink

1 157 to finance same. Further discussion will be resumed at the next meeting. Mr. Sobiela stated that there was a sufficient amount of lime on hand for the Sewer Farm for another year. He has also checked the boiler`at the City Hall and states that it measures up to safety requirements. As yet no prices have been obtained for elec- tric heating at the Jail. Councilman Hansen suggested that prices for gas heating be obtained as well as electric. Inasmuch as there is already gas heating at the Fire House, it was believed that gas would be less expensive. Councilman Cairo will follow -up on securing an easement from Mr. Stahlnecker across his property to Amaral Circle. Mr. Oxsen reported that Mr. Reugnitz, of the Alameda County Health Dept., says the Health Dept. will not object to running a sewer line across the creek. Mr. Ieugnitz also informed Mr. Oxsen that Mayor Gardena, of Livermore, was interested in Pleasanton and Livermore acquiring a joint dry dump site, but we have already made an agreement with Mr. Clyde Potvin. Mr. Rodenberger and Mr. Fair, of the Southern Pacific Railway Co., and Mr. Vireth, of the Alameda County Flood Control office, met with Mayor Trimingham, Mr. Oxsen and Attorney Gale October 29th to survey the drainage ditches along the Southern Pacific track. The Southern Pacific Railway Co. agreed to clean out the ditches before the rains start. C. 0 Councilman'Cairo.stated that he had secured permission to cut back the driveway of Mr. Wm. Hall, on Vineyard Avenue, to take care of the drainage from Allen Riedeman Tract. Gz2 STREETS AND-,BUILDINGS: 1 1 Councilman Cairo reported that the One -Way signs ordered from the California Auto Assoc. still have not been received. He suggested that the curbs on the north side of Spring Street between Main St. and Railroad Ave. be painted red, as some people have failed to observe the No Parking signs. Mr. Joe Mederios asked the Council if a notice could be put in the Pleasanton Times advising the dog- owners of Pleasanton to please keep their dogs off the street. Request granted. The possibility-of raising dog l.icensefees Jan 1, 1953 and of putting a leash ordinance into effect was discussed; however nothing definite was decided at this time. Mayor Trimingham reported that he had contacted Mrs. Elsnab regarding the topping of the walnut tree in front of her St. John St. home. He stated she was willing to stand half the expense ($50.00), but felt the City should jay the balance. She had requested per mission the Council about ten years ago to have this tree removed at her own ex- pense, and inasmuch as they had refused her at that time she did not feel obligated to take care of all the expense at this time. The Council agreed to pay the balance and requested Mr. Oxsen to contact the P. G. E. Co. to top the tree as soon as possible. CITY HALL: On motion of Councilman Cairo, seconded by Councilman Hewitson, and approved by all Councilmen present, payment of $75.00 to the Chamber of Commerce is to made for the Halloween Parade, as it has been the City policy in the past to help with this affair. Councilman Hansen stated that all Councilmen and their wives helve been invited to the Fire Department's Annual Thanksgiving dinner which is to be held Sat., Nov. 8th at 7 P.M. at the Fire House. The Council agreed with Mr. Oxsen's request that there should be a separate account for Water Deposits at the bank, as the present systen of refunds requires three sig- natures on each check. They authorized Mr. Oxsen to transfer the water deposit funds to a separate account and also to sign the refund checks. If he is absent, the City Clerk may sign same. Mr. Oxsen requested he be bonded, in the amount of $2,000,00, same amount as the City Clerk as he handles most of the money. He stated it was a protection for the City Council, and his request was granted. Mr. Oxsen stated that he had contacted Mr. Earl Pinard in regard to his obtaining a Pawn Brokers' License Jan.,1, 1953 and that he was willing to pay the '25.00 fee set by the Council at the last meeting. The Council requested Mr. Oxsen to send a bill, in the amount of $250.00, to Garatti Winery for Sewage disposal service for the year 1952. Mr. Oxsen presented the Council with the minutes of recent Sub division meeting he attended. He also presented an Ordinance from Hayward pertaining to dance permits. Attorney Gale was asked to review said ordinance and further discussion of the City adopting a similar ordinance will be resumed at the next meeting. The matter of delinquent Sales Tax was discussed by the Council. It was decided that concerns failing to have their Sales Tax returns in by the deadline should be notified that there will be a penalty of 10% plus a% per month hereafter.