HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 4, 1907Public Hall, Lodi, Cal. Jany. 4, 1907.
The Board of Trustees of the city of Lodi reconvened in adjourned regular session
pursuant to adjournment of January 2, 1907, President Lawrence presiding.
Present; Lawrence, Villinger, Blodgett, and Rich.
Absent; Hale,
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
Bonds of Marshal, Treasurer & Clerks submitted to the Board.
Moved by C. A. Rich, seconded by J. M Blodgett that the bond of H. B. Coleman as City
Marshal with the following securities; Gottleik Doering, W. F. Keeney, Jms. A. Graham,
and S. A. Shinn, be approved by the Board. Carried unanimously. So ordered.
Moved by J. M Blodgett, seconded by L Villinger that the Bond of J. M McMahon as
City Clerk with the following securities: Chas. G. Guggolz and Adolph Bauer, be
approved by the Board. Carried unanimously. So ordered.
Moved by L. Villinger, seconded by C.A. Rich that the Bond of W. H. Lorenz as City
Treasurer with the following securities: M w. Shidy and H. C. Beckman be approved by
the Board. Carried unanimously. So ordered
Draft of Ordinance No. 11 (Recorder) read.
Moved by C. A. Rich, seconded by J. M. Blodgett that Ordinance No 11 be adopted as
read.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes; Lawrence, Rich, Blodgett and Villinger.
Nos; None.
Absent; Hale.
The following Resolution was then moved by J. M. Blodgett, seconded by L. Villinger:
Resolution:
Whereas, the City of Lodi has no adequate accommodation for the incarceration and
detention of criminals sentenced to terms of imprisonment for violation of or non
compliance with the ordinances of this City, and
Whereas, we find upon investigation that it is customary in other counties under like
circumstances, to make arrangements with the Board of Supervisors for the imprisonment
of City criminals in the County Jail, the City paying therefore a rate fixed by the Board,
and
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Whereas the Board of Trustees of the City of Lodi believe that the interest of the City
will be best served by making such an arrangement, if possible, with the Board of
Supervisors of the County.
Now therefore, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the City of Lodi is hereby
authorized to present this proposition to the Board of Supervisors and ascertain if such an
arrangement as set forth herein, can be made and the terms thereof and report the matter
back to the Board for final action.
Passed at an Adjourned regular meeting this fourth day of January, 1907.
(Seal) J. M. McMahon, City Clerk
The Clerk was then instructed to address the following communication to the Board of
Supervisors:
January 4, 1907 Lodi, Cal.
To the Honorable, the Board of Supervisors, of the County of San Joaquin;
The Board of Trustees of the City of Lodi have authorized me to present to your
Honorable Board the following facts:
That the City of Lodi was incorporated on the 27th day of November, 1906; That such
Incorporation took place on the date after the levy and assessment of State and County
taxes for the fiscal year of 1906-1907. That a levy of 40 cents on the One Hundred
Dollars on the assessed valuation of all property within the incorporated limits of the City
of Lodi was made for road purposes and is now payable to the County Treasurer of this
County; that the said acts of incorporation removed the streets of the City from the
control of your Honorable Board and presents the expenditure of such money by you on
the streets of this City; That the Board of Trustees of the City of Lodi believe and
therefore represent that said city is entitled to a just proportionment of the money so
collected for said purposes.
The Board of Trustees of the City of Lodi therefore, petition your Honorable Board to
make such disposition of said money that a just proportion thereof will be available for
the improvement and repair of the streets of the City of Lodi, and that you take such other
action as justice may require in the premises.
(Seal) J. M. McMahon, City Clerk
Ordinance No. 9 (Misdemeanors) read.
Approved by C. A. Rich, seconded by J. M. Blodgett, that Ordinance No. 9
Misdemeanors — be adopted as read.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes; Lawrence, Rich, Blodgett & Villinger.
Noes; None
Absent; Hale
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Ordinance No. 10 (Cham Gang) read. J. M. Blodgett, that Ordinance No, 10 - (Chain
gang)
Be adopted as read.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes; Lawrence, Rich, Blodgett and Villinger.
Noes; None
Absent; Hale.
The Board then proceeded with the appointment of a Board of Health; the following
names being presented to the Board for appointment:
D. J. Hemphill, W. F. Keeney, S. W. Hopkins, MD, Geo. W. Lemon and B. F. Woodson.
The Board then chose and appointed the above named persons to constitute the Board of
Health in and for the City of Lodi, during the pleasure of the Board of Trustees, by the
following vote:
Ayes: Lawrence, Villinger, Rich and Blodgett
Absent; Hale
Noes; None
Moved by J. M Blodgett, seconded by L. Villinger, that the following resolution be
adopted:
Resolution.
Whereas, Mrs. L. S. Kast did kindly and gratuitously design an ornamental and
appropriate seal for the City of Lodi, A vote of thanks for her kindness, and,
Be it further resolved, That this Resolution be spread on the minutes of this Board, and a
copy thereof be presented to the said Mrs. L. S. Kast.
(Seal) Dated this 4th day of January 1907.
Passed by the following vote:
Ayes; Lawrence, Blodgett, Villinger and Rich.
Noes; None
No further business coming before the meeting. The Board then adjourned.
J. M. McMahon
City Clerk
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