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13 Councilman Hansen of the Finance Committee had nothing in particular to report upon. He stated however, to his best knowledge and belief that.the town finances were in good shape. Under old and-unfinished business the matter of the resignation of Crawford Letham, as Fire Chief, was brought up for consideration. On motion of Councilman Hansen, seconded,by Councilman Brenner and with the council all approving, the recommendation of the Fire Department that John J. Amaral be appointed Fire Chief and George S. West Jr. Assistant Chief, was accepted. The Mayor then called upon the new chief and the retiring -chief for a few remarks. The new chief invited the members of the city council to attend a meeting of the fire department to be held the follow- ing evening, June 4th at the fire department headquarters. The Mayor then presented the fire chief badge to Mr. Amaral. Under new business, Lee Wells, appearing for the Alameda County Fair Association, solicited a donation from the municipality for the Fair. The Mayor queried the Clerk as to the funds avail - able after which the council held a short discussion of the matter. On motion of Councilman Hansen, seconded by Councilman Trimingham and with all the councilmen in favor of same, it %.was ordered that $40D.00 should be donated to the Alameda County Fair Association for advertising purposes and that this money should be available on July 1st. Mr. Wells thanked the Council for the donation and while he had asked for $500.00 he was satisfied with what had been allowed. The Mayor stated to him the 'reasons for the Council being unable to allow as much as they did last year.and further stated that the sum allowed would have to cover the street decorations. He further stated that in addition to this donation, the would would have extra policing to take care of and such expenses as would'increase what would be allowed. . George Sobeila asked the Council for the use of McKinley Park .for Wednesday, June 12th for a school picnic. He stated that tiie third grade wished to hold a picnic that day. The permission was granted. The' Clerk solicited authorization from the Council to prepare ad -#ertisih61 material to be- distributed by the Junior Chamber of Commerce delegates on their trip east and same was allowed. The'Clerk then presented Resolution No; 1720 -- authorizing the payment of the salaries of the municipal officers for the month of May amounting to $772.50. On motion of Councilman. Brenner, seconded by Councilman Trimingham and with all the councilmen in favor of same, the resolution was adopted. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:45 o'clock to meet in regular session, Monday evening, July 1st at 8 o'clock. . s L'leasanton, California, June 21, 1940. The Town Council of the Town of Pleasanton met in special session on the above written date at 8 o'clock, with Mayor Ambrose Rivolta presiding. Present at roll call were: Council- men Brenner, Trimingham, Hansen and Rivolta. Councilman Mezza' was absent: The Mayor stated that the meeting had been called to consider the plan of the Standard Oil Company to erect a service station on the Wehr -Carey property at the corner of Main and Ray Streets. The Clerk presented a sketch of the service station which was discussed. Build- ing Inspector Peter Christensen advised . the Council that the service station as planned conformed to the building ordinance. The Council approved the c,erection of the service station. The Clerk brought up the matter of the installation of a septic tank at the race track to be used in connection with the main dwelling. He reported that a two compartment red- wood tank 4x8x4 with a working capacity of 700 'gallons with a drain field of 100 feet of 4 inch loose joint standard tile was to be installed. The Council regarded this septic tank as being a temporary installation and approved of same. The Clerk reported to the Council that there were town sewer connections on.the property, but that the fall from the house was not sufficient for the connection with the regular sewer. He also stated that as improve- ments were made at the group ds,.it.was expected that.the sewer conditions would receive improving. Mrs. William F. Hall appeared before the Council in behalf of the Garden Clt:b. She stated that with the improvements to be made oil the V'lehr property .it became- .necessary to move the rose garden and that Mr. Perkins had given permission for • the : roses to be removed only to public places such as the Town. grounds, or school grounds. After considerable discussion .on the project, the Mayor explained to Mrs..Hall that the town did not have a• convenient location where the roses could be put and taken care of and accordingly recommended that they be offered to the schools. He also stated that if roses were taken for certain spots owned by the Town that the town would look after their removal, but that it.,-.could not assist with the removal of roses going to other locations. The Council had a short ,discussion with regards Ordinanee 154. There being no . further business the meeting adjourned at 9 O'clock to meet in regular session, Monday evening, July 1st at .8 o'clock j