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v Mayor Orloff stated that the matter of the Pacific Gas & Alectric franchise would be set over until the August meeting on account of the absence of Uouncilma n Rivolta and his desire to have all Councilmen present when the matter was brought up. Councilman Madsen of the Public Utilities committee reported to the - council on the progress being made in the improvement of the water system as regards the sump etc. lie advised that the transfer of electric energy would require new switches and some other work being done which would necessitate an expenditure of some �Z25.00 to 4150.00 and he felt that this work required bids. Accordingly, it wa.s decided that since the Council would meet in special session next Monday evening, that bids could be procured in the meantime and it-was decided that Councilman Madsen would proceed with the procuring of bids. Mr. Madsen brought up the matter of the pick -up truck needed by the Water Department and which had'been discussed at a previous meeting. Councilman Madsen reported that since specifications would have to be' prepared and bids advertised that the matter should be taken up at this time in order that the truck might be procured by early fall. On motion of Councilman Madsen, seconded by Councilman Trimingham and with all the ,Councilmen present in favor of same, it was.ordered that specifications be prepared preparatory to advertising for bids on a general pick- up'truck. Councilman Brenner of the Laws and .Judiciary Committee introduced Ordinance No..174 "An Ordinance relating to the care and expenditure of moneys received from the State..of California under the provisions of Article Y, Chapter 7, Division I of the Streets and Highways Code."' The ordinance was laid over for the second and f inal reading on Monday , evening, July 11th. Councilman Brenner also brought up the matter of marking the curb on St. Mary's Stre6t, in vicinity of the Mendenhall property in order to prevent parking at that intersection. There was no objections to same. Councilman Trimingham of the Street and Building Committee brought to the attention cf the councilmen a matter that Building Inspector Peter Christesen had taken up with him. It concerned the issuing of permits to er ect wooden toilets with standard equipment on the Geyser property at the rear of the bakery shop and at the Nevis Property at the rear of the restaurant. It was reported that the toilets were not strictly an addition to the premises, but rather an alteration necessary, particularly at the Geyser building. After some discussion it was ordered that the necessary permits should be granted. Councilman Trimingham also reported that recently street improvements had been made on certain streets of the'municipality to improve conditions. The matter of property owners depositing rubbish on the streets and expecting the municipality to remove same was brought up and it was decided that the municipality would'weekly remove street sweepings but that rubbish from yards would have to be hauled away at the expense of the property owners, who naturally would be expected to pay for same. Fire Chief Letham drew --the attention of the Councilmen to recommendations made in his report and it was decided to increase the compensation coverage so as to include two additional - firemen and the Clerk was instructed to write the State Compensation Fund concern- ing same. Mr. Letham also spoke with reference to the fire hydrant recommended for in front of the Fair buildings at the race track. He advised that a hydrant was at hand which could be used and that it- should be put in. He stated that at the present time that the nearest hydrant was outside the property and if it was used that it would block the roads. Also that there was a pipe leading on to the property which would be av&ilable, for the installation of the hydrant.: ;Councilman Madsen question the installation.of the hydrant on private property'but Mr. Letham reported that the .Fair should be considered as a public concern, and at its conclusion the hydrant could be removed. Mr. Letham also mentioned that it was his intention to have certain fire fighting apparatus available on the grounds for emergency purposes and the Mayor agreed with Mr. Letham that what he had in mind was in order. Mr. Letham brought up the matter of the light ordered installed in front of the fire house and which to date had not been completed. After some discussion the Councilmen felt that Mr. Letham was responsible for seeing to it that the light was installed, and that he should look into the matter at his earliest convenience. The Clerk distributed to members of the Council, copies of his annual financial report for the period ending June 30, 1938• The following resolutions were then adopted: Resolution No. 1648 -- Authorizing the payment'of the salaries of the municipal officers for the month of June, amounting to $770.00. The resolution was adopted on motion of Uouncilman Madsen, seconded by Uouncilman Trimingham and with all the councilmen in favor of same. Resolution No. 1649 -- Authorizing the clerk to draw a.warrant on the Town 'Treasurer, in favor of T. H.Silver, Treasurer, for the sum of 037.50 in payment of Municipal' dater Bond and interest due July 16, 1936. The resolution was adopted on motion of Councilman Madsen, seconded by Councilman Brenner and with all the councilmen present in favor of same. $'There being no further business the meeting Adjourned at 0:00 o'clock to meet iA egular session, Monday evening, July 11th at 'clock. FRI,- 11 Approved: �_� --- - Clerk VA - Mayor