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Mr. Frank C. Hanke of Oakland was:' introduced to the Council by the Clerk and Mr. Hanke outlined his proposition to the Pouncil,relative to checking electric and power charges to the municipality by the Pacific Gas & Electric Company and that if his proposition was accepted that'he would exact a 50% fee of the amount saved for -18 months period or a.flat cash settlement. The matter was ordered taken under advisement and Mr. Hanke was advised that the Clerk would let him know later on as to the disposition of the Council. A recess followed during which the finance committee examined Claims No. 222 to 258 inclusive and amounting to $831.08, as well as the officers' monthly reports. Following the recess, after which the meeting had been called to order again, Councilman Rivolta, of the Finance Committee, reported that the committee had approved Claims No. 222 to 258 inclusive excepting Claim-No. 34.00, the latter being in excess of the price that should be charged. Also that Claim No. 220 for 444.93 had been approved. On his motion seconded by- Councilman Madsen and with all the Councilmen present voting in favor of same, the claims were ordered paid. Councilman Rivolta then reported that the finance committee had approved the offcets',monthly Reports and he made a motion that they be placed on file. There being no objections they were ordered f fled. Action on the petition of the residents of Downey Street-was then taken and Attorney Nilson was advised to prepare an ordinance for presentation at the next business meeting relative to the change in name. Councilman Madsen ,of the Public Utilities Committee, submitted to the Council prices on pipe needed at the Sewer Farm 0 secured from the California Pottery Company at Niles. It was decided, after remarks from Mr. Madsen, to continue using the present pipe at the sewer farm as long as same could 'be used and that at some future time the matter of new pipe should be decided upon �rihen the new pipe was needed. Mr.1dadsen reported that there had been some comment, a few weeks ago, on the odor at the sewer farm but the condition there had been improved. as the sludge had been cleaned out recently. Councilman Amaral,of the Laws and Judiciary Committee, had nothing to report. Councilman Olesen took up -the �-Ialz.r:eiter matter and questioned Attorney Nilson with regards to the'proceedure necessary in order to put the work through. Attorney Nilson advised that resolution demanding that the work be dune within Ok a certain time would be the first step and then advised concerning the provisions of the Street Improvement Act. The Clerk closed the discussion reporting that he understood-that Mj?.; Holzreiter, intended soon to start the work because he had inquired relative to grading and the official grade. Ivir. Olesen took up the matter of dumping the street rubbish and Iy2r. Rodrigues was called on for a report. Mr. Rodrigues advised that recently Pickard and Mr. Bennett had objected to the town dumping its rubbish along their property as they had other use for same and accordingly he had to secure other grounds. He mentioned various places which he had been using and closed his discussion by suggestion the sewer farm as a temporary dumping ground and that arrangements be made to do something with the Avilla property could it be secured. Idr. Olesen advised that Mr. Joe Rose Jr., had asked permission to remove a tree from the Rose property in the vicinity of the Modern Food Store and that he agreed to plant another tree in its place. Also that Iflr. Rollie Bell had asked permission to remove two trees in front of his home and that he had already planted two trees to take the -places of these when they were removed. ' The opinion of the Council as regards removing trees was such that permission would be granted. where new trees would be planted. .Also the Council expressed itself as being ever willing to encourage property owners to plant trees. Councilman Olesen requested that action be taken relative to SERA projects and discussion among the - ouncilmen followed. It was decided, at the conclusion of the discussion, to meet next Saturday morning at 8 o'clock and go over the streets of the municipality and decided what work could be undertaken. Councilman Rivolta reported that gas had been turned on at the Fire House recently. V Councilman Amaral took up the matter of the expenditures at the sewer farm and sought advice from Councilman Madsen whether or not the amount of °money allowed Mr. Britten to be expended had - bxce.eded or not. Councilman Madsen advised that it had not. Councilman Madsen also spoke with regards to installing a new thermostat which Mr. Britten had asked for, but he had not given an official O:K. to same. It was decided that Mr. Britten should advise what this thermostat would cost. Councilman Rivolta ased that the matter regarding Lair. Hanke be discussed. During the discussion it developed that the municipality could not lose anything by having Mr,. Hanke look into the rates and that after,he had completed his report that it would decide whether to accept same and at that time to make the necessary arrangements to meet his charges etc. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Hanke that he might start work at his convenience. The Clerk was given permission to have a set of copies of Ordinance iVo. 155, "An ordinance providing a milk inspecting divi,sidn for the maintenance of a milk insroection service to inspect milk, milk products, dairies and dairy herds, and of" places where milk or milk products are produced, handled or sold and regulating the sale, possession and handling of milk, cream and milk products 4