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Pleasanton, California, April 16, 1954. The Constitutional Oath of Office to Councilmen elect John J. Amaral and Ole Olesen was administered by Clerk, Ernest W. Sohween. The newly elected officers. then took their seats and the clerk announced that the first order of busirn ss was the. election of a Mayor. Councilman elect, John J. Amaml, then presented Thomas Orloff for Ilayor and his motion was seconded by Councilman Olesen. There being no further nominations Councilman Orloff was declared Mayor. The Clerk then presented Mayor Orloff who had accepted the nomination. The new mayor assured the council as well as the citizens present that he intended to enntinue his work � r the best interest of the community and that at all times he would welcome suggestions which would tend to improve the community. He especially invited the cooperation of the councilmen to the end that his term might be a success. The Mayor then called upon Ivor. Pickard the retiring mayor who made a few remarks and on Mr. Garatti the retiring Councilman who also made a few remarks. Councilman Madsen was called upon by the Mayor to speak with regards. to . co ndi t ions at the sewer farm and to report on what had taken place during recent months. Mr. Garatti asked for the floor in order to present the matter of the municipality owning its own electrical plant and urging that an investigation be madeirto the matter. Councilman Idadsen advised ltiLr. Garatti .that he had the plan followed at Roseville and that data would soon be available as regards the distributing plant there. Mr. I'- Iadsen also strongly advised the municipality controlling and distributing its own electrical energy. IViayor Orloff was in accord with the proposition and strongly recommended same. Attorney Nilson advised with regards to the franchise, the proceedure necessary according to the state constitution and explaining municipal rights-. The Mayor proceeded to introduce the two new councilmen. Mr. ulesen eKpresse d himself as appreciating the voters electing hiin and assured the Council that while .he was a poor speaker he could put up a good argument. Mr. Amaral assured the Idayor that he was pleased being elected to the city council and that at all times he would do his best to serve the municipality faithfully. The audience numbered more than thirty citizens and accordingly the mayor proceeded to call upon the following for remarks: Charles H. Schween, for many years Mayor of Pleasanton T. H. Silver, Treasurer Crawford Letham, former councilman and city clerk Lee Wells, Deputy County Assessor Sam Glassey, President Junior Chamber of Commerce Andrew. Jorgensen, President,Plea.santon Fire Department Alonzo D. Irwin Morris Elsnab Andrew Greves Sam Keating The last speaker called 'by the mayor-was City Attorney Walter T. Nil-son. At the conclusion of Mr. Nilson remarks Mayor Orloff expressed his satisfacation to Clerk Sehween1 for his work in connection with the affairs of the old co unci 1 and what he had done during his two years as regards the munici� lity. He. continued his remarks by calling on the clerk for further remarks. The clerk had little other than to say that there was considerable before the council which would give it a busy program in future months. P. F. D. IL4adsen asked for the privilege of .the floor and made some remarks as regards early days in Pleasanton. The mayor then appointed Councilmen Olesen temporary chairman of the street and building committee and John J."Amaral, temporary chairman of the ordinance and judiciary committee. He also announced that Councilman Madsen and Councilman Apperson would remain as chairman of their respective committee. There being no further business the meeting adjour meet in regular session, Monday evening, blay th at the u by& ", Approved: 011, lv--- - or at 9 ;30 o'clock to hour: 1011