JUN 1946 TO JUL 1950 - Laserfiche WebLink

72 MAYOR TRIMINGHAM reported that he and Councilman Oxsen had visited Camp Parks and made tentative arrangements to procure a 62' x 112' building for dismantling and reconstructing as an equipment storage building for the ;Dater and Street Depts. On motion of Councilman Hansen, seconded by Councilman Oxsen and approved by all Councilman, it was authorized that the building be purchased at a cost not to exceed $350.00. THE CLERK reported that. Mr. Frevola had stated that he would start his audit of the Town records after the 1st of the month. Councilman Oxsen stated that Judge Gale had requested that his records be included in the audit. BIDS FOR FURNISHING a new Police Dept. Car were opened. Only one bid was received, that of Sammie Evans of Livermore, who proposed to furnish a new 1947 Ford Super DeLuxe Fordor Sedan with extra equipment for $1,948.08, less an estimated $86.97 refund of Federal Tax and a trade in allowance of $1,562.00 for the present Police car. Attorney Nilson advised that the bid was in order, and Resolution No. 1957 authorizing the purchase on this basis was adopted on motion of Councilman Brenner, seconded by Councilman Mezza and approved by all Councilmen. HEALTH INSPECTOR DAVIS reported on sanitary conditions in the Town. He advised that he made monthly or weekly inspections as required of all places handling food and that progress was being made in improving sanitation and rodent control. He reported that Mr. White of the State Dept. of Health had recommended that the Thiessen building on Main St. be destroyed as unfit for human habitation but that they had failed to take any action to force vacating of the building. Mr. Davis stated that the new County Health Officer probably would push the vacating proceedings. He also suggested that the owner be arrested for violation of local building codes. He reported the Mexico Linda Cafe building as being unsanitary, rodent infested and unsafe. He had ordered certain cleaning up and recommended that Town officials enforce necessary building and plumbing repairs. He also advised the Council that the Board of Super- visors were taking no action toward locating a County dump in this area. MAYOR TRIMINGHIM directed the Building Inspector to inspect the Mexico Linda Cafe building. He also instructed the City Attorney to advise the building and plumbing inspectors on legal procedure necessary to enforce correction of any violations found. CITY ATTORNEY NILSON advised the Council that sidewalk repairs =ow( could be forced under an Act requiring the property owner to keep the walks in repair.. However, he suggested that in view of the complications involved as to trees, grades, and parking strips it might be. advisable to make a survey before initiating the repair program. He also outlined the procedure for setting up a Planning Commission. Mayor Trimingham requested Attorney Nilson to ask Mr. Mancini to be at the special meeting of the Council to be held Nov. 17 to discuss the sidewalk repair program. CHIEF OF POLICE DELUCCHI reported a very quiet Halloween with only 2 dells received. He stated that he thought the parade and dance a very .fine idea. THE CLERK was authorized to secure more information from County authorities relative to an agreement with ,the County to assume the duties of Assessor and Tax Collector for the Town. RESOLUTION NO. 1956 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agree -■ went with the County to provide public health service in the Town at a cost of $30.00 per month was adopted on motion of Councilman Hansen, seconded by Councilman Brenner and approved by all Councilmen. RESOLUTION NO. 1955 authorizing payment of salaries in the amount of $2,200.79 for the month of October was adopted on motion of Councilman Oxsen, seconded by Councilman Mezza and approved by all Councilmen.