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1307 TOWN TREASURER: - -The Water Deposit Fund had 147.00 on hand per last report and since then 2.500 had been collected making a total of 149.50, .less $2.50 paid out, leaving $147.00 in the Water Deposit Fund.The Water Surplus Fund had $15.99 on hand per last report'. The Curb and Gutter Project Fund had $234:48 on hand per last report: The Special Gas Tax Fund had $244:50 on hand per last report. The General Fund had $14,455:68 on hand per last report and since then $3,246.27 had been receilydd making a total of $17,.701,95, less $1887:33 paid out, leaving a cash balance in the hands of the Treasurer of $15,.814.42: TOWN MARSHAL: -- Showing that he received 491 water bills for collection amounting to $1222.05, that he collected water bills amounting to $834.40 and returned water bills amounting to $387:65. He also collected licenses amounting to $252.00 as follows: 1938 -39 Licenses - 2 licenses $12.00 -- $24.00, 1939 -40 Licenses - 9 licenses 0 $12.00 -- $108.00, 1 license,_ $ 20.00 -- $20.00 - 1 license @ $100 -- $100.00. .He also collected milk inspection fees amounting to $40.87 and taxes amounting to $1909.47. r CITY JUDGE: -- Showing that fines in the amount of $60.00 had been collected during December. FIRE CHIEF: -- Showing report of activities for the month month. Also certain re ,tommendations and remarks. HEALTH OFFICER: -- Showing report of activities for the month of December. MILK INSPECTOR: -- Showing laboratory report on milk samples for December: ASHTON BRITTEN:-- Showing laboratory report at the Sewer Farm for the month of December: The reports were referred to the finance committee for audit and report.- There were no communications. A recess followed followed during which the finance committee examined Claims No. 310 to 358 inclusive and amounting to $756:86. After the meeting had been called to order again, Councilman Rivolta of, the finance committee reported that the committee had ,approved Claims No. 310 to 358 inclusive and amounting, to $756.86. He made a motion that they be paid: His motion was seconded by Councilman Madseng with all the councilmen present approving: The officers monthly reports were accepted and ordered placed pn file. Attorney Nilson took up with the Council the matter of a new ordinance covering the Fire Department. lie reported to the Council that the ordinance presently in affect was some 35 years old and that in presenting a new ordinance he had in mind bringing the fire department up to date. He pointed out the features of the new ordinance after which he read same. The ordinance providesir"For the Organization and operation of the Fire Department of the Town of Pleasanton, and providing for the powers and duties of the members thereof, and providing for the protection of the fire fighting apparatus and equipment of the Town of Pleasanton." Following the reading of the ordinance, same was introduced by Councilman Rivolta after which'there was a general discussion of various features of the proposed ordinance. In the discussion, Councilman Madsen brought out that all of the firemen should be given a physical examination for which the town should be responsible and it-'-was--generally agreed that if the ordinance passed that same should be in order. The proposed ordinance was laid over until January 8th for further discussion and adoption. Councilman Madsen of the Public Utilities Committee reported to the Council that he was interested in having an indicator system set up at the pump house and that he intended to look into the matter and at a future meeting report on the costs of same: He also mentioned that a float (cut -off) should be installed in the sunp in order that an automatic shut off might be available at all times in order that the pumps would not be damaged should same be in .action and the engineer called away for duties incident to his work while the pumping was in progress. Approval was given to this shut off being installed. Councilman Brenner of the Laws and Judiciary Committee brought to the attention of Council the condition of the roof on the jail building. He reported that during the recent rain serious leaks had developed and he was not able to ascertain just what the condition of the roof was, but he anticipated that considerable work would have to be done since the roof had not received any attention since it was placed about 10 years ago. I;t was ordered that Councilman Brenner should proceed in having the roof attended to. TplJhile this roof was under discussion, Mr. Rodrigues brought up the matter of the roof on the fire house, which a.short time ago had been patched, and. he advised that some attention should be given to the roof at this time. Accordingly, it was ordered that Mr., Rodrigues should contact a reliable roofing concern and have him come to Pleasanton and look over both roofs and contact.Councilmen Brenner and Rivolta. Councilman T rimingham of the Street and Building committee requested that another street light be placed on Vineyard Avenue in the vicinity of the city limits line', since same had been requested by one of the property owners. He mentioned that the last light on that.street was in the vicinity of the Will Hall property. It was decided that follow ing the meeting the Council should visit the street and decide what should be done. Councilman Trimingham also spoke with regards to lights now being blocked out by the trees and suggested that in some places the lights should be changed to better locations and -in the future where lights were installed that special attention should be given to where they were placed and he suggested that srere possible they be installed above the center of the street.. He reported with regards the ditch work on Bernal Avenue, which had been fully completed. He stated that what had been done'was doing satisfactory Mirk and that dirt for fill would not be required, but that some gravel would be needed. He was instructed to proceed with the work according to his best judgment. Councilman Rivolta of the Finance Committee and Fire Commissioner spoke with regards to articles belonging to the fire department and which from time to time had beenblost or misplaced through other departments using same. He suggested that all tools etc. used by the fire department be its particular property and that other departments refrain from using same. He also brought up the recommendation of the Fire Chief with regards to a certain number of rubber coats, helmets, lanterns and flashlights being needed and the Council gave approval to their being acquired. He brought up the recommendation that the department procure 400 additional feet of fire hose as recommended by the Fire Chief. He then called upon Fire Chief Letham with regards to the hose needed and Mr: Letham reported to the Council that the hose used by the department in which he intended to duplicate under the new order was similar to the hose used by the majority of fire departments, that it was of good quality and it stood considerable wear and tear. Councilman Rivolta then discussed the