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1320 his motion.was seconded by Councilman Brenner and with all the councilmen in favor of same. The Clerk was instructed to communicate with Mr. Horning regarding the lettering on one of the cars in which the Council. felt was not entirely satisfactory. Providing Mr-. horning corrected same, his claim would be brought up at the next meeting and passed. The-officers monthly reports were accepted and ordered pl aced on file. Action on the communications were taken as follows: May 1st -- Pleasanton Post American Legion No. 237. The Clerk was authorized to write the American Legion, advising that the Council accepted the invitation with "Thanks." May 2nd - -East Bay Division of League of California Cities. Filed. May 3rd -= Division of Highways. The communication was ordered taken up later in the meeting. May 4th -- Pleasanton Garden Club: The Clerk was instructed to notify the Club that the Council would accept their invitation and be present at the-dedication. May 6th -- Pleasanton Fire Department: Councilman Hansen advised that Fire Chief Latham had handed him his resignation and that he would present same at a later time. He stated that being new on the Council and having :the affairs of the Fire Department directly in his charge, that he would like to go into the matter of the Fire Department more fully before making any recommendations as to the resignation of the Chief and the, appointment of the new chief and assistant. The Council concurred with Councilman' Hansen and the matter was set over until the June meeting. Councilman Mazza of the Public Utilities. Committee reported that he had been in consuration with former Councilman Madsen with regards to the workings of the water department and that everything was functioning satisfactorilly. Councilman Brenner of the Laws eh d Judiciary Committee reported that repairs 'to the Livermore jail •were necessary in connection with the Mrs..Peterson incident, that a claim had been filed by the City of Livermore in the amount of $10.58 and O.K'd at this meeting. He asked that a letter be sent to the City Council of Livermore, thanking it for the courtesies extended the Police Department during the past year and same was ordered. Councilman Trimingham of the Street and Building committee reported that the street conditions were in satisfactory shape, that of ren6nt date new markings had been placed and other seasonal work in progress. He made reference to the Legion dinner on May 8th and to the effect that all of the members of the official family were invited to attend. Karl Bieler appeared before the Council with regards to a dance permit at-'.his place of business for Saturday evening, May 18th. The Council gave very careful consideration to the application.' Councilman Brenner explained the situation now before the Council with regards to these dances, stating that while he did not directly oppose them, nevertheless he was against the frequency of same. He stated that the Council only permitted same where the applicant would guarantee that they' would not hold them tdd often and at no time closer than once every couple of months. The Council ordered that the permit be granted providing Mr. Bieler took care of the situation and to the extent that the dance would be orderly and conducted along the lines urged by the Council. -Mr. Bieler was willing to abide by the request § -of the Council and promised to do his part so: that the conduct at same would be as it should be. Mr. Bieler was ordered to file the necessary application with the Clerk together with the customary fee of $5.00. Councilman Brenner spoke with regards to the Corporation Yard and the amount of unused apparatus being stored there, especially old fire apparatus*'. Fire Chief Letham reported that of recent date, the City of Alameda had been anxious to secure some of the old equipment and he thought a price could be arranged. After some discussion it was ordered that the Fire Chief and the Clerk should arrange for storage space tott, the old apparatus and that it be removed from the Corporation Yard as quickly as possible. Fire Chief Latham explained his request for a new hydrant on Pleasanton Avenue near Road 2000. The matter was laid over for future discussion and action. Councilman Mazza spoke with reference to the request made by former Councilman Madsen that Acting Engineer Fred Madsen being given a month's vacation with pay. After some discussion it was ordered that the acting engineer should be given two weeks vacation at this time and two weeks vacation at a later date and that Street Superintendent Manuel M. Rodrigues be in charge of the pumps etc. as relief man during the acting engineer's absence. The Clerk brought up the matter of the Memorandum of Agreement In Re. Gasoline Tax allocations of the Division of Highways. On motion of Councilman.Trimingham seconded by Councilman Mazza and with all the councilmen in favor of same, Resolution 1719 was passed. This resolution provided for the setting up of the Agreement and authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to sign same., The following resolutions were then presented: Resolution No. 1715 -- Authorizing the payment of the salaries of the municipal officers for the month of April amounting to $772.50. The resolution was adopted on motion of Councilman Brenner, seconded by Councilman Trimingham and with all the councilmen in favor of same. r Resolution No. 1716 -- Authorizing the Clerk to draw. a warrant on the Treasurer in favor of T. H. Silver n payment of 30th Municipal Improvement Bond amounting to.$1000 and 11 coupons of interest ® $22.50 amounting to $247.50, and the 12th Municipal Im rovement Bond of 1929 amounting to $1000 and 25 coupons of interest @ $25.00 amounting to 1625.00 or a total of,$2872.50. The resolution was adopted on motion of Councilman Trimingham, seconded by Councilman Hansen and with all the councilmen in favor of same.