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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00465t 9 r y It was moved by Councilman Lammers and seconded by Councilman reach that the foregoing applications be granted. Motion declared carried. Report on Rose 'Theatre Permit: Councilman Lammers reported that he had investigated the application of the HOBO Theatre for a permit for repairs and moved, seconded by Councilman Peach, that the permit be granted. Mot declared carried. COIANJNICATIONS From Sadlor to Lowenstein: A copy of a letter forwarded by W. J. Sadler, City Engineer to A. B. Lowenstein, manager of the National Paper Products Company, relative to meter readings, was presented and read as follow to -wit: August 5, 1929 Mr. A. B. Lowenstein, Res. Mgr. National Paper rroducts Company Port Townsend, Washington Dear Sir: I am forwarding to you the meter reading on the 2-" Sperling Meter installed near the City Limits July 29th. Keter reading Aug. 5th C 11:15 A. M. 10646000 Gals. Meter reading July 29 u 11:15 A. M. 153000 Gals. Total for 7 days 10493000 Gals Total for 1 Day 1499000 Gals Total for 1 Min. 1040.97 Gals The flow on Card is uniform with the exception of a period from 11:45 P. M. July 31st to 8:50 A.M. August let and then start periodsjof 1 hr. 05 min, 1 of 40 min. and 1 of 35 Min. The rest of the Card is perfect. • If you wish to see the Metrograph Card the same can be seen in my office anytime. I understand that you installed your 20" motor yesterday. I would appreciate it very much if you would let me 1.-nowr your readings so that we may determine the flow of the pipe line. I will install 6" meter tomorrow (Aug 6th) and will forward report to you of flow one week from date of installation. Mr. Sullivan was at Meter House this morning while I was ^there and I showed him where I will leave keys at both houses that he me; see meters at anytime. Trusting this meets with your approval as per agreement at converence in your office August 2, 1929. Yours very truly, ity rn-g neor Ordered filed. From Yr. J. Valy, Jr. relative to Dog Tax: A communication from 6. J. llaly, Jr., acting city attorney, relative to dog tax was presented and read as follows, to —wit: July 30th, 1929. Honorable Mayor and City Council, City of Fort Tasncend, 4ashington Gentlemen: An act of the 1929 legislature repealed the law wherein counties used 'to collect and to transmit to cities of the third class taxes on dogs. By reason of the foregoing there will no funds coming to the city of Port Townsend from the county of Jefferson for dog taxes during the your 1930, and thereafter. If the concil desire to pass some appropriate ordinance wherein the city will receiv revenue into the city treasury as a tax on the elusive canine, I would recoimnend that some investi- gation be had as to cost of collection, approximate amount of revenue, etc., in an effort to ascer- tain whether or not the city can operate at a profit in the collection of dog taxes. In this connection I can safely say that the following persons are thoroughly conversant with this matter and can no doubt render assistance, namely; your efficient clerk; John M. Carroll, presenty county sheriff; B. P. Chase, former county sheriff and R. J. Kessey, deputy treasurer. Respectfully, Y1. J. Daly Jr Actg. city Attorney Said communication was referred to Councilman Miller, Chairman of Licence committec. Z Ij U From Jack W. Miller, to -wit: 30.5 Petition from Jack W. Miller, for vacation of -street, was presented and read as follows: Port Townsend, Wash., August 6, 1929 To the Honorable Mayor and City. Council of the City of Port Townsend, rrashington Gentlemen; I respectfully petition your Honorable Body to vacate that portion of "U" Street between Walnut street and the meander line of Point Wilson Bay. I am the owner of Blocic 103 and the North 30 feet of Block 102 in PettygroveIs Secon Addition to the City of Port Townsend, being the frontage on both sides of the portion of street to be vacated. ' The portion of street to be vacated is impossible to improve to furnish access to an other property or as a public thoroughfare for any other purpose. Respectfully submitted, Jack �1. Miller Said co:mnunioation was referred to the Street Committee, the city attorney, and the city engineer. From Schoenwerk to Quenell: Several communications from 0. C. Schoenwerk addressed to Councilman Edward Quenell, Chairman of the Water Committee, were presented and read as follows: A - Relative to Additional Tape:' July 23rd, 1929. Mr. Edw. Quenell, Chairman Prater Commission City of fort Townsend, Washington. My dear Mr. Quenell: I believe I have neglected to answer your letter of the 20th relative to cer connections which are now on the Snovr Creek Line, and which you state should be tapped on to the line. We would be quite opposed to putting, any additional taps on this line. Yours very truly, Schoenwerk 0. C. Schoenwerk hh B - Relative to Cost of Operation: July 23rd, 1929. Mr. Edward Quenell, Chairman of Water Commission,. City of Port Townsend, Washington. Dear Mr. Quonell: I think we are close enough to the point of closing up all the open matters on the pipe line, and would appreciate from you a statement showing cost of operation up to the_present, itemized in as much detail as possible, so that we can determine which matters are fairly chargeable as operation' and which as completion and construction. Yours very truly, Schoenwerk 0, C. Schoenwerk hh C - Relative to Taking over pipe line: July 30th, 1929 Mr, Edw. Quenell, Chairman Water Commission, City of Fort Iownsend Port Townsend, Washington My dear Mr. Quenell: Our legal difficulties having been ironed out and the mechanical features of the line being fairly well straightened away, the Paper Company is ready to take over the operation of the line starting as of August 1st. Will you kindly arrange to turn Mr. Rose and crew over to Mr. Lowenstein as of August let. It is distinctly understood that any further frost' -proofing of valves which is necessary to carry on shall be considered construction and be allowed for by the City. It is under- stood that we will operate the line in accordance with our lease - namely, giving the City 4,000,000 gallons of water at pressure sufficient to put water in the city reservoir and allowing one tap -off for Irondale and Hadlock. It is understood, however, that by operating in this manner should any difficulty arise in supplying Irondale, the respective cities will take care of receiving the water in the tap -off designated and carrying it to destination. It is expressly understood that the City of Townsend will submit to the writer a detailed statement of operating expenses, so that we may segregate that part which is chargeable to construction and make final settlement with the City for balance.