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28. 6 -24-53 Hdq. Parks Air Force Base Endorsing installation of fluoridation system 6 -22 -53 Pleasanton Elementary School Apprediation for co- operation the Council has given Endorsement by The American Dental Association The American Hospital Association The American Medical Association The American Nurses' Assocation The American Public Health Association The American Public Welfare Association is also on file. The School Board has circulated a letter notifying the citizens of the community of the public hearing with the approval of the Council. Mayor Trimingham asked if any of the 47 people present this evening were opposed to fluoridating the water supply. Being no opposition, Dr. Malcolm, of the Alameda County Health Dept., asked if he might introduce some of the officials present. Pre- sented were: Dr. John Benediktson, Past President of the Alameda County Dental Association; Dn. Garfinkle, President of the Alameda County Dental Association; and De. John Parker, Dental Health Chairman of the Alameda County Dental Association. Each spoke briefly on fluoridation. The Council agreed to accept the recommendations of the Health Department and other officials and operate the fluoridation system as soon as the addition to the pump House is completed, which should be within a month. Dr. Field, State Chairman of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce, congratulated the Council on the action they had taken. The Council then spoke to Mr. Reugnitz, of the Alameda County Health Dept., regarding the poor laboratory results of sewage effluent. Mir. Oxsen was asked to contact Mr. Ramseier and arrange a meeting with him as it is possible the plant is not operating as it should. Mr. Reugnitz and Councilman Abrott will be present at this meeting also. COMMUNICATIONS:. Ford Bay Area Truck Council Invitation 6 -29 -53 Dept. of Commerce Census Preliminary announcement of the special census 2,683 as of June 18, 1953. ACTION ON COMMUNICATIONS: On motion of Councilman Hansen, seconded by Councilman Hewitson and approved by all Councilmen present, payment was authorized to the census enumerators, in the amount of $210.18. COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC UTILITIES: Mr. Oxsen was authorized,to order six 3" to 2A" fire hydrants. Councilman Abrott suggested that Kaiser Co. might be willing to clean out the old ponds for the cost of labor and fuel for the equipment. He was asked to enquire further into the matter. Mayor Trimingham reported that Mr. Andrews will not give written permission to test the reservoir site foundation, without first speaking with his lawyer who is out of town. Councilman Abrott advised that a high -low automatic switch be installed on the big pump. Mr. Oxsen was asked to have M William Clark install same. Councilman Cairo reported that he had dug the ditch for the pipe on the Stahlnecker property without charge to the City. The Council expressed their appreciation in this matter. Mr. Oxsen was asked to speak with Mr. Stahlnecker regarding a lawn over the pipe line. STREETS AND BUILDINGS: Mrs. ;m. Hall, on Vineyard Avenue, will be advised that the trees in front of her property will be removed after the Fair closes. Mr. Oxsen stated that Mrs. Nall is also concerned with the condition of her driveway. In remedying the drainage from Amador Court, across Vineyard Avenue, it has made it almost impossible for her to drive in the driveway. Oxsen reported that Mr. Trublood, of 131 St. John St., had spoken with him re- garding the locust trees in front of his property. As they are a hazard, Mr. Oxsen was asked to contact the Pacific Gas Electric Co. and have them top same as soon as