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13139 Milk Inspector -- Showing laboratory report on milk samples for October, 1940. Ashton' Britten: -- Showing laboratory report at sewer farm during the month of October, 1940. The reports were referred to the finance committee for audit and report. The following communications were then read: October 14th -- Alameda Lodge of Elks, expressing appreciation for the use of McKinley -eark for the annual picnic of the Elks. October 28th -- Walter A-1. Briggs, thanking the Council for its expression of sympathy. A recess followed during which the finance. committee examined Claims tvo. 213 to 268 incl. and amounting to $1463.68. After the meeting had been called to order again, Counciiman 'Ilan sen of the finance committee reported that the committee •had examined and approved the claims No. 213 to 268, excepting Claim No. 252 - Pleasanton Agricultural .Vdorks in the amount of $15.50. The 'claims were ordered paid in the amount of $1448.18 on motion of Councilman Hansen, seconded by Councilman '.ezza and with all the councilmen in favor of same. The officers monthly reports were accepted and ordered placed on file. The communications read were ordered filed. Councilman Nfezza of the Public Utilities Committee reported that recently the infestation of mosquitos made it necessary that something be done at the sewer farm to clear same. He advised that he had conferred with Mr: Bendel of the Abatement District in Washington Township who advised that oil be used and the ponds-sprayed. Douncilman M'ezza reported that this work had been undertaken and he felt sure that it was productive of good results. Councilman' Mezza reported to the Council that the leak in the water main on Spring Street, between Railroad Avenue and First Street had been attended too and that 48 feet of 8 inch cast iron pipe had been installed. He reported that today ('Monday) there had been a serious break in the water main on First Street'between Abbey and Angela Streets, but same had been taken care of. He reported that the Centerville Electric and Pump Company would install a new centrifugal pump at the Main Street Bridge sometime next week. He reported to the Council that an offer had been made by a Mr. Edwards of Tracy for the old pump and motor in the amount of $53.00. He further stated that Mr. Edwards would be willing to disconnect and remove same as part of his price. After -a short discussion among the Councilmen, during which there was no opposition to same, it was ordered on motion of Councilman Trimingham, seconded by Councilman Hansen and with, all approving, that Councilman Mezza be permitted to sell the pump and motor to Mr. Edwards for $53.00. Mayor Rivolta spoke with regards to the offer recently made by Henry Woods to purchase the old water wagon belonging to the Town. The Mayor stated that he had looked over the wagon and was of the o inion that same should be disposed of and that a price of $12.50 had been agreed upon and Er. Woods was to take the wagon at his convenience. Councilman Mezza reported to the Council the condition o f'the valves on the water system and to the effect that same were not holding. He further reported that at sometime in the future the matter should be attended to and the Council agreed. Councilman Trimingham, of the Street and Building Committee, spoke with regards a sign being installed at Rose Avenue and Pleasanton Avenue indicating that Rose Avenue from that point westerly was a "Blind Street ". He reported that he had asked the City Clerk to procure a "Blind Street" sign- from the California State Automobile Association, but had been advised that these signs were obsolete and that a sign with "End" was being substituted. After a discussion among the Councilmen it was ordered that Mr-. Trimingham should have a sign prepared with the words "Blind Street" and that at an early date a site°; should be determined for the placing of the sign. Councilman Trimingham spoke further with regards to the Building Insp- ector advising that some sections of our Building Ordinance were not in common practice and he queried Attorney Nilson with regards to the Building Ordinance and whether or not anything further had been done as regards revising same. Mr. Nilson reported that he was looking into same and that he intended to check carefully bur Ordinance. with the State Code. Councilman Trimingham advised that the Building Inspector had recently issued a permit for alter- ations at the Arpin building formerly, occupied by' the Pleasanton Steam Laundry and. that Mr: Christesen would like to discuss the permit matter with the Council. Mr. Christesen reported on the plan of renovation contemplated by Mr. Arpin, in which the foundation of the building, flooring we•r& to be fixed and that the laundry building was.'to. be converted into two stores. He stated that Mr: Arpin _might use one of the stores as a laundry headquarters as he had plans for taking care of the washing away from the place of business, but doing the ironing here. Mr. Christesen recommended that no industrial equipment be replaced in the laundry building on account of its condition and that in the future should any plans be made for the installation of,any equipment that the Council give serious consideration to the matter. Some discussion followed between the Council and the City Attorney, in which the Attorney gave his-opinion regarding the privileges of the owner of the building etc. Councilman Brenner of the Laws and Judiciary Committee reported on the funds expended during the month for the services of special officers. He reported on the matter of the prowler on Spring Strut which had been giving some annoyance to certain families there. Councilman Brenner also brought up the matter of the.,change of licenses, particularly the cleaning, dyeing and laundry license, stating that the matter had been discussed on previous occasions and that he was anxious to see some action taken. Attorney Nilson stated that during the past month he had looked into the matter and that he found in other cities that the differential was only slight between the license paid by the local firm and the firm operating from the outside. He stated that he was of the opinion that raising the license to $60.00 as had been suggested would be getting the municipality into diffnulty. Councilman Brenner felt that the local license for laundry and for cleaning-and dyeing should be $24.00 each and.the out -of -town firms operating locally to pay $48:00. The Clerk stated that he felt that this would not be in line and suggested that the license fee for local firms be kept at $12.00 each for laundry, cleaning and dyeing and that the out of town firms pay $30.00 for each license. This suggestion of the Clerk met with popular favor and the matter was referred to the City Attorney. It was also 4uggested that when the ordinance on licenses were amended that' section be included to provide for the licensing of hardwood floor dealers, tile setters and beauty shops.