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Public Hall.Lodi,Califorria.Ju1y 15,1912.
In regular session of the Board of Trustees of the City
of Lodi.the following trustees being present: C.A.B1ack,J.M.Blodgett,
F.O.Hale,G.E.Lawrence and C.A.Rich. ?resident Lawrence presiding.
The minutes of the meeting of July 8,1912,were read and
approved.
A communication from the Lodi Merchants' Association,asking
for the strict enforcement of the ordinance against the throwing of
cireulars,etc.,::as read and filed.
A communication from Industrial Accident Bcard,stating that
they had neither jurisdiction or knowledge in the matter of settle—
ments between the city and the insurance company.
The application of City Street Improvement Company for
an extension of 30 days from July 19,1912,in which to complete their
cortract,accompanied by the wirtten consent of their surety,was read,
and,on motion of Hale seconded by Black and Blodgett,the extension
was granted.
The flocwing applications fcr 3uildine Permits were read
and granted:
Fi.H.Cutts,addition to market at 7 E ELm St.;
L.E.Erauer,dwelling on block 6,E.Lcdl;
Pacific Fruit Exchange,fruit shed on Barnhart Tract;.
Beckman & Thompson,warehouse on lets 10,17,18 block 16.
The report of St.Supt.H.E.Cdlerian.stating that the workxxxx
under Resolution of Intenticn Nc.2 had been completed according to
the plans and specifications and to his satisfaction,was read and,
on motion of Rich,the report was accepted.
Supt.Henning stated that the air compressor at the pumping
plant was broken,and asked authority to get a pump,shafti:g,belting
and pulleys; and,on motion of Black seconded by Elodgett,the Supt.
was authorized to purchase such appliances as he deemed necessary.
Chief Stark stated that the water trough near•Setzer's shop
was in the way of the fire plug and should be moved. The matter was
referred tc the Street Committee with power to act.ar:; also to select
suitable sites for public water troughs in the city.
A gedde map of the alley alley in block 16 between Pine
and Oak and the alley in the same block from the first mentioned alley
tc School Street wassub:mitted by Engineer :.:cAfee,and.on notion of
Blodgett seconded by Hale,ti-.e map was accepted and the grades shown
thereon declared to be the official grades of said alleys.
Supt.enning stated that the engineers at the water works
each desired a vacation. '::atter left in his hands with authority to
grant the vacations if he desired.
The applicatio:. o±'
v-_.t a1 eali_or 1a Traction Comapny
for a franchise to lay a spur traok on Locke ford and Sacramento
Streets was read,and,or. r otien of 3lodgett.accepted and filed.
Crdi. ince No.6C,grantine. the franchise to Central California
Traction: Company was read,and.on motion of Rich,introduced and laid
en the table for not less than five days.
The Street Committee was instructed to make a report on
the matter of the franchise at the next meeting.
In the matter of painting poles it was ordered that the
Pacific Tel.& Tel.Co.be requested paint the joint poles and render
their account to the city for one—half of the expense.
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In -the matter ;er of the New YuniciHal moi:_ ldir .the Committee
o=' .::e Whole reported in favour of accepting the b•uildln g.and recom-
mended the paytertx of $1000.00,the third payment.
On potion of Rich seconded by Black,t'r.e report of the
Committee was accepted.
The following claims,having been approved by the Finance
Committee,were allowed and ordered paid:
C.I.R1ce,third payment, 4.1GCC.GC
C.I.Rice,bill for extras, 47.45
Jacob Hepper,Labor,- 21.50
Total, t10CS.95
Cn motion of Black seconded by=lodgett,it was ordered
that a line be run to the Corbin property in the Barnhart Tract.
On motion the Beard adjourned until July 22,1912,at the
usual hour and place.
Attest:
t City Clerk.