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Home My WebLink About00487We have heretofore submitted to you detailed information concerning certain supply lines and parts of the distribution system in town, also plans for reconstructing the small reservoir. If you will advise us of your final choice, we will be glad to prepare this specifica- tions. ..Under date of July 2nd, we submitted to you our voucher for progress payment under our agreement which was not approved pending the measurement of the flow in.the pipe line. Since meters have now been installed and the pipe line carries more than the guaranteed quantities, we trust there is no further occasion for holding up payment and we will thank you if you authorize that a warrant be issued us in the amount of the voucher. Respectfully yours, BAAR AND CUNNINGHAM JOBAC BY J. 0., Bear Motion by uuenell: Councilman,14uenol1moved that the bill.of Bear and Cunningham referred to in the above communication, amounting to $932.90, net, be paid, and that final,payment be made upon deli- very of all notes, plans, etc, as per contrast. There being no second to said motion, it was finall withdrawn. From Citizens of Maynard: A communication from citizens of Maynard and vicinity was presented and read as follows: Maynard, Washington, September 28, 1929 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Port lo:msend, Washing and to the Volunteer Fire Department of said City: We, the undersigned residents of Maynard and vicinity wish to express our tha: for the assistance rendered in,protecting and saving property on the night of the destruction of Hotel Maynard by fire, to -writ: Shingle mill, dry kiln, oil station, several dwellings and a•stand of second - growth timber bordering Maynard on the west. Maynard "hingle Co. William Peterson Walter Felgentreff C. b. Tooker Dan G. Chrisholm Carl Reetz Earl Kuhns C. W. Gunstono L. A. Tooker Joseph F. Kansky Joe Bowman B. F. Pettygrove Ray Mooney T,Slly Serrice H. I". Weineke, A. N. Thomas, Forest Yire Assn. County Fire Warden Fire Chief Lafferty Speaks: The mayor now called upon Fire Chief Lafferty, who stated that there had been some criticism because the fire department had taken the fire engine to the Maynard fire, and asked for instructions as to what to do in the future in case of fire outside of the city limits. Council man Robbins stated that, contraty to the opinion of certain people, the city was not left without fire protection, as the old truck, the regular driver, and arnumber of the members of the fire de- partment were at the city hall and available at all times. Motion to appoint Lafferty: It was moved by councilman Robbins and seconded by Councilman Peach that the Mayor be requested to appoint Mr. J. J. Lafferty permanent fire chief during the term of lease of th new fire engine, and to have absolute authority to handle the said fire engine in any immergency. The mayor declared the said motion out of order, inasmuch,as he could not legally make an appointmer to run past his oym term of office. Vote of Thanks: It was moved by Councilman Quenell and seconded by Councilman Robbins that the fire chief and the fire department be given a rising vote of thanks for their action in relation to the recent fire at Maynard. Motion was declared carried unanimously. Bill of Bear and Cunningham to be paid: Again taking up the matter of the bill of Baer and Cunningham, it was moved by Councilman Lammers and seconded by Councilman Smith that the deferred bill of Baer and Cunningham in the amount of 4931.90 be paid. Upon roll call, councilman Aldrich was excused from voting. he re- maining, councilmen all voted in the affirmative, and motion was declared carried. From Golf Club - Re: Vacation of Streets: ((� The Port Townsend Municipal Colf Club presented an amended petition for vacation of IIf{ certain streets as follows: Port lovmsond, Wash. Sept. 24, 1929 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Port Townsend, Washington, Gentlemen: Whereas the city of Port Townsend now owns all lots and blocks within the Municipal Golf Course, and in order to definitely establish the property lines, we respectfully petition your honorable body to take the,propersteps to vacate the following sections of platted streets within said area, none of which have -ever been open for vehicles; Decatur, Kearney, Gaines and � Van Streets, from the North side of Blaine rtav Street, to the North side of an Ness Street; Van Ness street from the West side of I•ialker to the east said bf Thayer Streets; E. Street from West side ;'�ui��q•', of Ash street to Hastings Park; Ash street from South side of E. Street to NOV* , Hastings Park. The city is the owner of all property on the sides of all streets sought to be vacated. �s fI r Respectfully submitted, o' M. PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL GOLF CLUB By Geo Welch,President. It was moved by Councilman Robbins and Seconded by 0ounoilman Peach that the city take the necessary steps to vacate the said streets and that a hearing in the matter be set for November { riS�T`u 5, 1929. Upon roll call, all seven councilmen voted in the affirmative and motion was declared car: REQUISITIONS Requisitions for supplies were presented, read and disposed of as follows: City Water Department, to -wit: 5 RAI 1 Corey Hydrand to be installed in Eissnbeis Addition 2 padlocks 1 typewriter ribbon 1 box carbon paper m repair stove �,ct r"J.c,t7 6 lengths of pipe 4arJ'+' ap ��hrr a cord OF wood . n4Frxa+'ts•�wt �. It was moved b Councilman Quenoll and seconded by Councilman Robbins that the re quisiti $, r ;1r` �slrV ,; Y Y 9 +��p'' -• be granted. Upon roll cell, all seven councilmen voted in favor thereof, and motion was declared carried. Water Extension Construction Fund, to -wit: 5+3 � ix i� id Vw 16 pieces 6' 5-Q" x 2' 74" #18 Gauge 1/8" Mesh Wire Screen K��•` The above is for balance of screens for the City Lake Screen Chamber A�� ,}' , <r,*�`r Mwhich City agreed to furnish. i r� "'p, ' � ` a " }ry Ordered 9/18/29 from Standard Fence Company Portland; Oregon • W. J. Sadler, City Fngineer `r�SjSt It was moved by Councilman Quenell and seconded by Councilman Robbins that the requisi- tion be granted. Motion declared carried, upon roll call, all seven councilmen voting in favor thereof. �y. Fire Department, to -wit: ' Spanner wrenches r Tray for Truck for extras Connections for hoses 1 Heater and stove pipe for dngine room r, �r Suction pipe at reservoir. John J. Lafferty (� It was moved by Councilman Peach and seconded by Councilman Robbins that the requisitbn s be granted. Lotion declared carried. }. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS !' House over Screen Chamber: With reference to the proposal for a house over the screen chamber at the city lake, afi 1 some discussion, the matter was referred back to the 'pater Committee. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion of Councilman Robbins, seconded by Councilman Peach, council adjourned. Attest: ° C3 Its City Clerk W