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M 36 The Clerk presented applications for dance permits from Karl Bieler and the Pleasanton Junior Chamber of Commerce. The former application was for a dance to be held at Karl's Place and the latter tentatively set for the I.D.E.S.Hall. The Clerk explained that the application of Mr. Bieler was the first to be received 'having been filed on October 2nd, but he suggested to the Council that since the Junior Chamber of Commerce had scheduled their dance sometime in advance that Mr. Bieler be asked to hold his dance one week later. Council- man Brenner discussed action on the two applications and asked that the recommendation of the Clerk be sustained on his motion seconded by Councilman Trimingham and with the councilmembers present approving, it was ordered that the permit for the Junior Chamber of Commerce for the 19th be granted and the Clerk call on Mr, Bieler in the matter of holding his dance one week later. A recess followed during which the finance committee examined Claims No: 170 to 212 inclusive and also corrected Claim No; 38 -- C. S. Richards �3.09 and corrected-Claim No. 169A in the amount of $33.81 and Claim No. 169B in the amount of w27.77. After the meeting had been called to order again, Councilman Brenner, acting as chairman of the Finance Committee, in the absence of Councilman Hansen, moved that Claims No. 170 to 212 inclusive in the amount of $790.46 together with Claims No: 38, 169A, and 169B, in the total amount of $64.67 be paid. His motion was seconded by Councilman Trimingham and with all the councilmen present in favor of same. The officers monthly reports were accepted and ordered placed on file. Action on the communications were taken as follows:. September 23 -- Raynor E. Andersen, Executive Secretary, Alameda County Taxpayers' Assn. Filed. October 7th -- Henry J. Woods. Councilman Trimingham advised that presently the water wagon was not needed by the Town, but that he did not know what value should be placed upon same. After a short discussion of the matter, it was ordered that the disposition of the water wagon should be taken under advisement and at a later date- Mr. Woods should be informed as to what the town desired to do. Councilman Mezza of the Public Utiltities for the water main on Railroad Avenue v.uuld be would get busy on the job shortly thereafter. Committee reported to the Council that the ditch completed within another day and that Mr. Kolln Councilman Brenner of the Laws and Judiciary Committee had He stated that within a few days Chief of Police' Delucchi would . vacation and during that time-Mr. Rodrigues would act as Chief Councilman Trimingham of the Street and Building Committee concluded the patching of some streets which needed attention. increase in building permits, especially those lately issued. nothing in particular to report. be taking the balance of his of Police. reported that he had recently He was pleased to note the Councilman Mezza discussed a recent talk that he had with the Health Officer in connection with the water situation. He also advised that the City of San Francisco take: tests weekly on the water and reports may be secured on the condition of the water which the' town is using. He also advised that pumping water from the town sump had been discontinued and that the present supply of water being used was coming from.city wells. The Mayor recommended that another water test be taken within' a week. The Clerk reported that Dr. Shanks would be unable to attend the meeting on account of a hospital case and that he regretted that he could not be present to discuss with the Council certain health matters affecting local residences. The Clerk reported that the Chris Petersen place had been closed. Councilman Mezza brought up the matter of the storing of the old fire apparatus and asked whether or not a place would be available. The Clerk advised him that so far no place had been procured and that storage room at the Fairgrounds could not be secured. Mr. 'Whiting, president of the Alameda County Fair Association addressed the Council relative to the County procuring part of Rose Avenue in order that the back stretch of the race track might be widened. He reported that improvements at the track would shortly be undertaken in fixing the track, added land along Rose Avenue would be needed and if procured would be of much consequence. He stated that he was sure that the County would beatify the strip and that the property owners facing the track would be satisfied over the improvement made. The si.tuation regarding the conveying of this property to the County;:vias then discussed between the Mayor and Attorney Nilson. Following the discussion the Mayor assured Mr. Whiting that if no legal obstacles were presented in the, way of conveying the property that the town would undertake to oblige the County as expeditatbly as possible. Under new business the Clerk reported that bids had been received with regards to the new pump needed at the Main Street bridge station. Bids were opened in the order in which they were received. The first bid was from the United Iron Works of Oakland and concerned a price including installation of $1318:00, plus sales tax $32.5.9 or a total of w1350.59. Also an alternate bid was offered in the amount of $1276.73. The second :bid was from the Pleasanton Electric Company and concerned a price on a Fairbanks Morse pump in the sum of X698.00, plus California sales-tax $19.74. If ball bearing motor is desired there will be an additional cost of $13.75. The third bid was from the Centerville Electric & Pump Company, submitting a price on a Byron Jackson pump in the total amount of $849.00 plus California sales tax of $23.44. On motion of Councilman Mezza, seconded by Councilman .Trimingham, it was ordered that the matter be held over one week for consideration and discussion. Mr. ,Mezza stated that Councilman Hansen was absent from the meeting and since he had had considerable experience with pumps that he felt Councilman Hansen should be given the opportunity of expressing himself. Mayor Rivolta spoke on the matter also stating that he felt that the motion of Councilman Mezza was inn order. Ashton Britten was present at the meeting and reported to the Council that everything at the Sewer Farm wars- working along nicely. City Attorney Nilson spoke to the Council with regards to the water supply of the 'Town. as regards a health measure. He stated that while the situation had been made from time to time, nevertheless he felt that in the wnearofutureethestown uould be called upon to put in a chlorinating plant. He stated that a number .of cities in the vicinity of Pleasanton had found it advisable and that these plants were working out to advantage. The Mayor ordered that the matter be further discussed next Monday evening, at which time information presented previously to the Council on a chlorinating plant would be taken up and reviewed. 1