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Action on the communication was taken as follows: August lst - Edward Silveria. On motion of Councilman Madsen, seconded by Councilman Brenner and with all the Councilmen in favor of same, it was ordered that the bid of Mr. Silveria for auditing the municipal books was accepted. Mr,. Keating appeared before the Council with regards the Mlilk Ordinance and queried the Mayor as to whether anything had been done or not. City Attorney Nilson reported that he had not yet received the latest status with regards to changes that had been made and accordingly nothing further had been done on the Milk Ordinance nor would be until same were at hand. Mr. Keating again protested the present situation in Pleasanton feeling that it was unfair to his interests. Councilman Madsen of the Public Dtilties Department spoke with regards state inspection of water and the test made of the system recently. He also reported to the Council that Mrs. Bieler had taken care of her water bill in full on July 25th. Councilman Rivolta of the Finance Committee discussed with the council the annual financial report which he considered a very excellent set -.up of the receipts and expenditures of the municipality. He read a letter from the Bureau of Public Administration, University of California, sent by Director Samuel C. May, in which favorable comment was made of the system followed by the municipality as regards the handling of its accounts. Councilman Rivolta concluded his remarks by commending the City Clerk on the report submitted. Council- man Rivolta also brought up the matter of a fire siren system as recommended by Chief Letham. It was ordered that further information concerning same be procured and submitted to the Council at its September session. Also the recommendation that further 2-21inch fire hose be procured was taken under advisement and an inventory of the present hose arras ordered in order that the matter might be further Neared and discussed at the September meeting. Councilman Brenner of the Laws and Judiciary Committee spoke with regards the condition of the jail and the unjust criticism which had recently been made of conditions: he reported that if the persons responsible had fully examined same, that the criticism would not have been made. He reported to the Council that the State highway Patrol and the Sheriff! s office had signified a willingness to co- operate with the traffic problem during the coming County Fair, but that a few officers would be needed by the municipality.It was ordered that he should procure for the department whatever was required. Councilman Brenner also brought up the matter of allowing the nightwatchman a couple of days off per month and the Chief of Police a couple of days. He pointed out that presently both officers were required to put in 350 days or nights without any interruption and that he felt something should be done\in this regard. He pointed out that men to fill the officers position were available, viz. Mr. Rodrigues could take Chief Delucchi's place and Manuel Amaro, who had been broken in to the work of nightwatchman during Mr. Leitch's vacation would be available as nightwatchman. The Council approved the suggestions. Attorney Nilson discussed with the Council the matter of taxes owing on the property assessed to L. Cornelius et. al for the years 1930 -31 to 1938 -39 inclusive -and amounting to $240.82. He stated that a tentative sale was now in prospect and that money was available for the settling of taxes. He discussed with the Council present laws. affecting delinquent taxes and penalties and reoommended to the Council that the $240.82 be acceeted in full. According, Resolution 1697 was adopted on motion of Councilman Madsen, seconded by Councilman Brenner and with all the Councilmen present in favor of same. The Clerk spoke to the Council with regards an agreement between the Town of Pleasanton and the County of Alameda concerning examinations to be made by the local health officer on persons coming in contact with TB cases. He submitted an agreement handed him by Dr. Shanks and same was read. It was ordered that the Clerk Livermore and Hayward with regards the matter and ascertain their proposition concerning same since Dr. Shanks had report- ed that the examinations would approximate 15?per month or a total expenditure about $180.00 a .year. Councilman Rivolta brought up the matter of the balance due the Alarm da County Fair on the appropriation which had been made and which amounted to $350.00, since $150.00 had been allowed for decorations and a claim for same presented by the J. C. Warren Company. On motion of Councilman Rivolta seconded by Councilman Madsen and with all the councilmen present in favor of same, it was ordered that the $350.00 should be paid the Fair Association. The following resolution was then presented: Resolution No. 1696 -- authorizing the payment of the salaries of the municipal officers during the month of July amounting to $770.00. The resolution was adopted on motion of Councilman Rivolta, seconded by Councilman Brenner_ and with all the councilmen present in favor of same. Mr. Letham appeared before the Council in behalf of the Fair.Association and concern - ine streets to be closed and his suggestions were accepted. Also wii;h regards to fire trucks to be used in and around the fair grounds. The Council permitted him to use his discretion in the matter. He also brought up the matter of the Mayor declaring a holiday on Thursday afternoon, from one o'clock to five o'clock. The Council was in favor of same, and it was ordered that notice should be given. The Clerk then presented the 1939 Assessment Roll which had been completed as of June 30th. The Assessment Roll included the following: Real Estate Improvemenits Personal Property Total Less:--Exemptions Total $2183,075.00 338,.425.00 83 600.00 640,100,00 20,975.00 619,125.00