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b1inutes of August.21, 1928 continued.
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and lower prices if you will agree to the extension of your present contract for
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another year, maXing its expiration date January 15th, 1930•
taking advantage of this exten-
Yriees which, would apply in the event.of your
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600tto.i.150O i.lba, 13 11
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1600 to 2500 lbs.
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2600 lbs. or more but less carload
If wish to accept this offer, kindly so advise us and we will send you s
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suitable rider for attachment to your present contract.
appreciation of the business you have given us; and hoping
Assuring you of our
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Yours truly,
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Gt. We Electro Chemical Co.
C. T. Henderson
Vice -President to Chargeof Sales.
Said communication was referred to the Water Committee and the Water Superin-
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
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The resolution to set the millage for the Current Expense Fund for the year
of the Council, was a-
1929, at 18•mills, Sntpoduced.and read at the last session
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gain read as follows, to -wit:
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Resolved by the City Council of.the City of Port Townsend, that a levy of
from, all taxable proper
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eighteen (18) mills, be made and levied upon and collected
the valuationforthe year 19281 for the Our-
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ty within the said City, on assessed
rent Expense of said City.,for the year 1929••
It moved by Councilman Gerson, seconded by: Councilman M, that said
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resolution,be adopted.. Upon roll call, all seven councilmen, namely; Gerson,
in the affirmative and
Manson, Quenell, Lammers, Miller, Coyne and Chapelle, voted,
motion was declared carried.
Salary Ordinance. the City
The ordinance to fix the salaries of the City Treasurer,
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Clerk and the City Attorney for the two year term o£ office beginning January
the Council, -was upon re-
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1929, introduced and read at,the.,last regular session of
quest.of Councilman Gerson, again read.in full.
he apposed to the i:axtAtm ordinance in its
Councilman Quenell stated that was::
it increased the City Attorneys salary 100 per cent, without
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present form because
in the salary o£ the City Treasurer or City Clerk,'and suggested that
any increase
the Attorney's salary be increased to $80.00 per month instead of $100.00 per month
increased froAt $100.00
and that the City Treasurer's and City Clerk's dalaries be
per month to $3.10.00 per month.
It then moved by Councilman Gerson, seconded by Councilman Manson, that
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the first reading of the ordinance bVeonsidered the secon&,reading and that the
third reading be by title only.
Mayor Bangerter then called Councilman Quenell, Mayor pro,tem, to.the chair
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to preside, and addressing the Council, stated that he was in favor: of raising
to the increased work
salaries of the City.Treasurer and the City Clerk, as, owing
to officers to do the work the
in the two offices, it was unfair expect,those
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in the ordinance. Councilman Gerson spoke in favor of the Ordi-
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salary proposed
nance as introduced, and made the further statement, which was made of record at
"that Mayor had squandered thousands of. dollars
the request of Mayor Bangerter, ;the
of the City's money without the consent of the Council."
things were needed that the salaries
Councilman Manson stated that so many
could not be raised. " i'
Councilman Manson and Mayor Bangerter both spoke further on the duties of the
City Officers.
Upon call of the question and roll call, Councilmen Gerson, Manson, Miller,
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Coyne and Chapelle voted in the affirmative and Councilmen Quenell and Lammers
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the negative and motion was declared carried. 1'
'Ard Reading and l�aaea e .
The City Clerk then read the Ordinance by title only for the third reading an
it toss moved by Councilman Gerson, seconded by Councilman Manson, that the Ordi-
Gerson, Manson, Miller,
nance as read do now pass. Upon roll call, Councilmen
in favor thereof, Councilmen Quenell and hammers voting i
Coyne and Chapelle voted
the negative. Motion declared carried. Mayor Bangerter then took the chair and
Councilman Quenell returned to his station.
UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS.
In to the telegraphic communication from Mr. Baar, it was moved by
relation
Councilman Lammers, seconded by Councilman Quenell, that Mr. Baar be authorized to
buy the chlorinatmr as per his telegram.
Councilman Gerson offered a substitute motion, seconded by Councilman Coyne,
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that the purchase of the chlorinator be referred to the Water Committee, the water �I
Upon:.roll call, Councilmen
Superintendent and Mr. Bear for immediate action.
Gerson, Quenell, Lammers, Miller, Coyne and Chapelle voted in the affirmative and
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Councilman Manson in the negative. Motion declared carried
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Minutes of Aug. 21,28 continued.
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(Unfinished and New Business)
It was moved by Councilman. Coyne, seconded by Councilman Gerson, that the City
Clerk be instructed to s rite to firms dealing in chlorinators, asking for prices
and capacity, in time for .the next session of the Council. In reply, to an inquiry
City Attorney Scott stated that the statute provided that bids should be called for
if the expenditure exceeded $500.00. Upon roll call, all seven councilmen voted
in favor thereof and motion was declared carried.
Meeting for consideration.of Budget_.
Mayor Bangerter made the request that the finance Committee meet with him to
consider the 1929 budget before it is placed before: the Council..
Re DeCosta Water claim.
Councilman Gerson brought up the matter of the protest of Mr.- DeCosta in rela-
tion to losing the discount on June and July water bills because he had not been
properly notified and moved, seconded by Councilman Manson that the tender of Mr.
DeCosta in the amount of $8.55.for the use of water for the months of June, July
and August be.accepted.:'
f Councilman Coyne spoke in opposition to the motion, stating that he believed
it the Water Superintendent should be consulted before any action was taken. Upon
roll call, Councilmen Gerson, Manson, Quenell, Lammers, Miller and Chapelle voted
in the affirmative and Councilman' Coyne in the negative. Motion declared carried.
Coyne Statement.
Councilman, Coyne then stated that he wanted it to go on. record that if he was
{ Water Superintendent, he would tell everybody. that objected to. the penalty that
!I they did not need to pay it.
Water at Sawmill.
Asst. Superintendent Green reported that the Van Orsdal sawmill were still u-•
sing. water continuously from the fire protection hydrant and it was moved by Coun
oilman Manson, seconded by Councilman Gerson that Asst. Supt. Green be instructed
to seal said fire protection hydrant at ones. Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT.
Upon motion of Councilman Quenell, seconded by Councilman Gerson, the Council
adjourned.
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lil City Clerk.
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