HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 18, 1916Municipal 3uilding,Lodi, Cal.,December 18,1916.
The Board of Trustees of the City of Lodi convened 1n regu-
lar session_ at 8:00 p.m., there being present Trustees Hale, Black,
Keeney, Deaver and Folendorf.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Building and removal permits were granted to the following:
John W. Hieb, for Fred Yarchand, store building on North
Sacramento street.
D. W. Aron}.alt, dwelling on ;north Cordier Street.
H. J. Markham, private garage at 229 South Church Street.
Mrs. W.E.sherman, addition to dwelling at 411 Flora Street.
WM. Amos, addition to dwelling at 436 Hilborn Street.
C. L. Taggart, dwelling on lot 16, block 8, East Lodi Add.
F. G. Cary, add. to building at 15 West Pine Street.
J.D.Crose, to repair building at 19 East Elm Street.
George W. Brower asked for permit to remove a building from
200 N. Sacramento strlet to a lot on West Lodi Avenue owned by J. N.
Kilgore. Trustee Deaver moved, seconded by Trustee Keeney, that a per-
mit be granted to Brower to move the said building under that he file
a written acceptance of the permit agreeing to assume all responsibil-
ity in the matter, and that the work be done under supervision of the
Superintendent of Streets. The motion was unanimously adopted.
Trustee Keeney moved, Seconded by Trustee Folendorf, that
Trustee Deaver be appointed a special committee of one to purchase a
suitable clock for the City at a cost not to exceed $25. The motion
carried.
ORDINANCE NO. SS,
"An Ordinance of the City of Lodi amending Ordinance No.21,
relating to the Fire Department of the City of Lodi," was read and
upon motion laid on the table for not less than five days.
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
RESOLUTION.
WHERFAS, the Cameron Septic Tank Company of Chicago, has made
demand upon the municipalities of this country for the payment of roy-
alties on account of a certain septic tank patent it claims to own
and control; and
117 EREAS, there is serious doubt as to the validity of such
patent and the legal liability of this municipality for such royalties
demanded; and.
.WFEREAS, it is the judgement of this body that the 17-:terests
of the taxpayers of this municipality can best be served by contest -
Ing the validity of this patent and the right of said company to col-
lect royalties therefrom; and
vFE3EAS, The ITational Septic Process Protective League has
been organized for the express purpose of defending suits of this char-
acter, and has in its employ an able patent attorney, thoroughly faril-
tar with the facts in this case and fully qualified to defend suits of
this character; and
WHEREAS, the services of the National Septic Process Protective
League and its attorney can be secured for this municipality by the
payment of Fifteen Dollars; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Mayor be, and is hereby directed to rake ar-
rar_gsments at once with the said Xational Septic•.Process Protective
League and its attorney for the representation of this municipality by
counsel in the matter of this threatened litigation, and that a warrant
be issued in the amount of Fifteen Dollars,.In full payment of such
legal service and expenses necessarily incurred in such matter.
Trustee Deaver moved, seconded by Trustee Keeney, the adoption
of the resolution as read, Which motion was carried by the affirmative
votes of Trustees hale, Black, Keeney, Deaver and Folendorf.
Upon motion of Trustee Black, seconded by Trustee Deaver, F.J.
Beaty was employed to waterproof the south and east sides of the City
hall with a preparation which he guarantees at a cost of 30¢ per square
yard.
-aiscellaneous bills against the City amounting to $628.09 were
allowed and ordered paid.
Upon motion the Board adjourned to meet again Thursday, Decem-
ber 21st at 8:00 o'clock.
Attest:
City Cleric.