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1lG1 A recess followed during which the finance committee examined Claims Nu. 275 to 318-inclusive and amounting to $989.78. After the meeting had been called to order again, Councilman Rivolta of the finance committee reported that the committee had examined and approved Claims No. 275 to 318 inclusive and made a motion to the effect that all claims excepting Claim 295, Cruikshank & Kolln $45.09, supplies for the slope wall project be,:held up pending certain ihformation with regards to pipe itemized on the bill. His motion was seconded by Councilman Madsen and with all the Councilmen in favor of same, the claims were ordered paid. Councilman Rivolta also reported that the officers' monthly reports were accepted and moved that they be placed on file. Action on the communications were then taken as follows: December 16, 1955, Dixwell Pierce,,Secretary State Board of Equalization. The Clerk advised that all of the information desired by Mr. Pierce had been forwarded to the Sacramento office. December 20, 1935, City of Berkeley. Filed. December 26 and 30, 1935: City of San Leandro. Filed. January 6, 1935: T.-H. Silver, Secretary- Treasurer for the Pleasanton Fire Department. After a short discussion relative to this communication, Councilman .Amaral moved that the municipality pay the Fire Department its allotment for the years 1933 and 1934 and amounting to $240.00. Councilman.Rivolta seconded the motion and all the councilmen were in favor of same. The Clerk was authorized to draw a warrant in favor of the Pleasanton Fire Department. January 6, 1935: Ashton Britten, in connection with bill in the amount of $39.50 covering professional services $25.00 and incidental expenses (operation of car) $14.50. Councilman Madsen took up the bill and called.Mr. Britten's attention to the fact that it had not been properly itemized, whereupon Mr. Britten explained same. Mayor Orloff also refened to the matter and conversation with Mr. Britten some months ago with regards services etc. to be rendered the town. Mayor Orloff expressed himself as being willing to settle with Mr. Britten, but that same should not have any bearing on future bills which he would bring in. Mr. Britten thereupon explained the.situation as it had existed during the past couple of years, but more particularly of recent months. Also what work he had been doing and the expenses incurred. Councilman Madsen drew the attention of the Council to the expenses at the sewer farm which he figured was among the lowest, if not the lowest of any sewer farm in the state. He expressed himself as being willing to pay IYIr. Britten a reasonable amount for his services and expenses incurred. Councilman Rivolta felt that an agreement should be entered into between the Council and Mr. Britten to do the work at the sewer farm at a specified sum so that each month the Council might know what -it will be costing it to avail itself of Mr. Britten's services since the past three months had shown an increase month by month. Some discussion followed with reference to the matter, but no action was taken. At,the conclusion of the discussion, on motion of Councilman Madsen seconded by Councilman Rivolta and with all in favor of same, it was moved that the claim of Ashton Britten for $39.50, Claim No: 319 be paid and the clerk was instructed to draw a warrant for same. Mr. Uliano.was present at the meeting and he explained to the Council why he had been unable.to attend previous meetings. Mayor Orloff advised him that it would be necessary for him to appear before the Council when his licenses were to be renewed and at which time action would be taken. The Clerk then advised the Mayor that -lair. Uliano's soft drink license had expired on December 31, 1935 and that his Restaurant license would expire on March 31, 1936. After some little discussion among the Councilmen in the presence of Mr. Uliano, Mr. Uliano was advised that he would be notified with reference to its disposition. Later in the.session.the.Council again refereed to the Uliano matter and Councilman Amaral explained his opinion of what should be done, reoommending that the Board-issue no further licenses to Mr. Uliano and that the State Board of Equalization be notified of its action. A short discussion followed on the matter between the Council and ;Chief -of- Police Delucchi, who: advised that at the present time that Mr. Uliano had only an "On Sale" Beer and Wine license in this city. The Council instructed the Clerk to advise Mr. Uliano by letter that a soft drink license would not be issued him. Mr. Jose Rose was present at the meeting and discussed with the Board the securing of certain tanks used on the Ford truck which had been wrecked some months ago and since dismantled. The equipment which Mr. Rose was - anxious to secure, he advised that he intended to mount at his own expense and keept at Santa Rita for use in fighting fire in the outside district. He stated that probably $125.00 would be spent by him but that he felt'tbat such an outfit, located in his neighborhood, would be invaluable. A very lengthy,Ydiscussion followed with reference to the equipment and what would be done about it and at the conclusion of the discussion Councilman Madsen moved that Fire Commissioner Rivolta be authorized to sell certain "junk" from the Ford Truck now on hand and consisting principally of chemical tanks. Councilman Amaral seconded the motion and all the councilmen were in favor of same. Charles Rathbone of Ray street appeared before the Council with reference to street lights and mentioned that the lights should be left on later in the winter mornings than 6 o'clock. He stated it was still dark at 6:45 and that the lights should not be shut off until 7 o'clock. Mr. Rodrigues advised with reference to the Pacific Gas 'a Electric Company sbbedules, which every year was on hand, with reference to the lights, and lie advised that the Pacific Gas & Electric Company would be only too willing to let them on until 7 o'clock during the winter months. Councilman Madsen of the Public Utilities committee advised the Council that Mr. I rimingham had been engaged to paiint the pump house.