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12S., . 9 Engineer Madsen reported to the Council that the LaFranz work at the Stoval property had been pmt, in satisfactory. Also it was reported to the Council that Mr. LaFranz had made application to the State for a license and that he had met certain state inspectors and it could be anticipated that he would receive his license in due time. The Clerk queried about the license issued to him in April, but which had not been delivered and it,was ordered that '-it should be presented at the July meeting for earicellation and a new license issued.him after he had received his state license. Also, it was ordered that the Clerk and Chief of Police should pass upon applications presented for plumbing licenses where they were accompanied by the property state licenses. Councilman Madsen also brought up the repairs made on the pump recently and the amount of water gained by---such work as regards delivery. He also stated that this work would assist in the pumping being carried on more econOmaally. Councilman Trimingham of the Street annd Building committee reported that the annual Clean - Up week campaign had been a success and that much good* work had been accomplished. He also reported that it had become necessary to sand St. Mary's Street and Division Street recently on account of the damage done by the excessive heat, of May 28 -29. Councilman Brenner and Councilman Rivolta had nothing in particular to report. Councilman Madsen brought up a request made. him that something be done to assist in the Rose Garden on Main Street as regards cutting grass. After some discussion, it was ordered that PJIr. Rodrigues should-give some assistance in the matter. The Clerk brought up the matter of the City Council participating in the Pioneer Parade at Livermore on Saturday morning, June 10th and that a decorated automobile should be provided. The council concurred with the suggestioned and ordered that -the matter should be taken care of. The-Following resolution was then presented: Resolution No. 1692 -- Authorizing the payment of $770.00, salaries of the municipal officers'-for the month of May. The mesorutixon was adopted on motion of Councilman Madsen, seconded by Councilman Brenner and with all the councilmen in favor of same. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:40 o'clock to meet in special session, Monday evening, June 19th at 8 olc�hock. Appro k Clerk �% . Pleasanton, California, June 19, 1939. The Town Council of the Town of Pleasanton was called to order in special session on Monday evening, June 19th with Mayor Thos. Orloff presiding. Present at roll call were: Councilmen: Madsen, Rivolta, Trimingham .and Brenner. The Mayor stated the purpose of the meeting, viz. to consider the municipality taking over the local branch�of the Alameda County library on July lst and operating same, as the local library. He instructed the Clerk to read a letter from County Librarian Mary Barmby under date of June 8th. Same was as follows: "The County.Jibrary will continue, after July 1, 1939, to furnish all books and magazines. Also pay postage or other transportation on all books going to and from the branch libraries." "The equipment such as chairs, tables, catalogue cabinets, etc. mould remain in the branch." "The housing of the library has been taken care of by the town of Pleasanton as in the other incorporated towns." "The only expense that the County Library will not pay is. the librarian's salary and janitor service." 110therwise the service will remain as it is now." The Council then considered its contents and after some discussion it was ordered that the Council should take over the management of the local branch with the County assuming the book service. Also that the branch was to be open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday afteroons from 3 to 5 and the evenings of the same days from 7 to 9. Also that the librarian- would receive as compensation 50$ per hour and.. that arrangements should be made for Mrs. Viada to continue as janitor. -,'The Clerk presented the application of Mrs. F. M. Kruse dated November 29, 1938 and which had been previously considered and an application from Miss Caroline M. Ward dated June 12, 1939. Both applications were given consideration and after same, it was ordered that'Miss Ward should be offered the position to serve at the pleasure of the Council and the Clerk was instructed to interview her. A short recess was taken in order that the interview might be completed. Following the recess, the Clerk reported to the Council that Miss Ward would be willing to accept same. Councilman Rivolta brought to the attention of the Council an order of fire hose which had recently gone forward from the Fire Chief and to the effect that same had been received and was now on hand. Mr. Rivo�a questioned whether more fire .hose was really needed or not and whether the fire chief halouncilman authorized to proceed with the ordering of same without advising the proper sources. Rivolta let it be known that he was not opposed to procuring supplies for the department when they were needed, but he felt that since there was an understanding in the matter and reached at the April meeting, that no hose should be ordered without the matter being looked into. Accordingly then the Council decided that the fire hose should remain unpacked until the matter could be looked into.