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129 Town Marshal; -- Showing that he had received 475 water bills for collection amounting to 1038.20. He collected water bills in the amount of $792.85 and returned water bills amounting to $245.35. He alsoccollected licenses 'amounting to $284.00 as follows: 1.8 licenses @ $12.00 -- $216.00, 3 licenes « $16.00 -- $48.00 and 1 license @ $20.00. -- $20.00. He also collected milk inspection fees amounting to $40.09 and taxes amounting to $53.79. City Judge:--The report showed that $10.00 had been collected in fines during the month of February. Fire Chief : -- Showing report of activities during the month of February, 1939. Health' Officer: -- Showing report of activities during the month of February, 1939. Ashton Britten: -- Showing activities at the Sewer Farm during the month of February, 1939. Also showing efficiency in per cent in the sewer disposal plant for, 1938. Milk Inspector: -- Showing laboratory report of niilk:°samples for February, 1939. The reports were referred to the finance committee for audit and report. The following communications were then read: February 7th -- Woman's Improvement Club with reference to donation -:of $20.00 towards purchasing trees which are to be planted along the streetb bf- Pleasanton if the town would double that amount as has been done in previous years. March 2nd -- California Municipal Utilities Association, advising of regional meeting' to be held at the Hotel Senator, March 10 and 11th. A recess followed durin which the finance committee examined Claim No. 428 to 471 inclusiving and amounting to 746.85. After the meeting had been called to order again, Councilman Rivolta of the finance committee reported that the committee had examined and approved the claims and he made a motion to the effect that they be paid. His motion was seconded by Councilman Madsen and with all the councilmen present in favor of same. Councilman Rivolta reported that the officers monthly reports.were accepted and he moved that they be placed on file. There were no objections to same. The Mayor called upon Attorney Nilson with regards to the Milk Inspection matter. Attorney Nilson reported that Mr. Ramos and his partner of the Sanitary Dairy had a Writ of Mandamus issued and they were endeavoring to show cause why the permit had been revoked, and that they were no longer able to make deliveries in Pleasanton. Mr. Nilson.stated that the matter had been set for a hearing in the Superior Court in Oakland last Friday, March 3d before Judge Harris, but that Judge Harris had disqualified himself on account of being a property owner of Pleasanton and that the matter would be assigned to another court and would be heard March 8th at 10 o'clock. Mr. Nilson went on to state that the matter to be settled involved the 25.mile radius and it might be necessary to eventually amend the ordinance. He also stated that some situations might enter into-the matter which would.have to be determined upon. A .short discussion on the situation among the councilmen followed. Councilman Madsen of trie Public Utilties committee brought up the matter of the water bill of Manuel E. Rose Jr. of Angela Street, and an excess charge of $1.05 which appeared on the O'ctob.er 1938 bill and which Mrs. Rose refused to pay. The Clerk was called upon to present the meter readings and after a discussion among the councilmen, it was ordered that Councilman Madsen should speak to Mrs. Rose and.have her understand that the excess would have to be paid. Councilman Trimingham of the Street and Building Committee took up the matter of a request from Joe Vizzolini, who had recently purchased the old`Turner property on Rose Avenue.- Mr. Vizzolini was anxious to remove the locust tree from in front of the - property which presently would interfer with the display of a new sign that he was planning to erect on his building. Mr. Triminghamtstated ±that Mr. Vizzolini was willing to plant a black acae:.a tree in the vicinity of the locust tree and same-would conform to the planting along -Rose Avenue. Councilman Madsen.felt that if it would improve the Vizzolini property to remove the tree that same should be taken care of and mentioned that the new tree to be planted °would conform to the general scheme and would be an improvement. The Council had no objection to the tree being removed. Councilman Trimingham went.on to state that contrary to general opinion the trees in front of the Geyser property were not in sound condition and after they had been removed he took part of one of the trees to a member of the Improvement Club committee who had objected and was able to convince her that the tree should be removed. Councilman Trimingham advised that the surfacing of the streets had been completed and in particular on'Third Street where considerable work had been done. He _ advised that the covering put on Third Street was replaced by that which had been taken off.some time ago when the grade had-bb en looked into. He also advised with reference to tree-.planting to be undertaken with- in the city, of a meeting of the council members, the survey that had been made and the uniform scheme of planting'which had been discussed. He further stated that the tree planting work would get underway very soon as the trees had been ordered. Councilman Brenner of the Laws and Judiciary committee reported that the stop signs on First Street would be installed within a.week. Councilman Rivolta of the Finance Committee was pleased to report that the treasury-,was in good shape and all town funds in healthy condition. Councilman Rivolta took up the matter of travelling expenses being allowed the Councilmen and such officers of the municipality which might have to attend meetings etc. and be put to some personal expense in that regard., He solicited an expression from the City Attorney. Mr. Nilson advised that same could be allowed• providing the usual claim was submitted showing the expenses involved, the occasion etc. At Mayor Orloff fIs request, Councilman Brenner reported on a meeting of the East Bay League of California Municipalities in San Leandro which they had attended. Councilman Brenner spoke with reference to the many bills before the State Legislature-now affecting California Municipalities and the need for representation at Sacramento to fight those which would impair municipal progress etc. He further stated that he was convinced that the money being spent by the Town of Pleasanton to the League.as dues was well worth what it cost.