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Minutes of January 7, 1930, continued
An Ordinance of the City of Port Townsend, amending Section One (1) of Ordinance No. 218,
entitled "An Ordinance to license, tax and regulate theatres, shows, exhibitions and public amusement
in Port Townsend," as amended by Ordinance No. 894, passed by the City Council April 15; 1919, and
approved by the Mayor April 17, 1919, and repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith.
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, do ordain as follows:
Gootion li That Section One (1) of Ordinance No. 218, entitled "An Ordinance to license
tax and regulate theatres, shays, exhibitions and public amusements in Port Townsend," as amended by
said Ordinance No. 894, be and the same is hereby amended to read as fellows;
Section 1. All theatres, shows, operas, concerts, dances or balls, exhibitions and othe
public amusements hereafter given or conducted in the City of Port Townsend, Washington, shall be
licensed and taxed at the following rates to be paid in advance, to -wit;
Every circus, exclusive of side shows, •50.00 per day; every side show con-
ducted in connection with any circus, $7.50 per day:
Every carnival, exclusive of side shows or attractions, $25.00 per day;
every side show or attraction conducted in connection with any carnival, 43.50 per day.
Every dog, pony, horse show or similar amusement, 410.00 per day.
Every dance or bell given or conducted as such entertainment, at any place
in the city of Port Tovmsend, and charging an admission foe or thing of value, 45.00 per day; pro-
vided, however, that no tax or license fee shall be required for such dance or ball whenever Blame is
given or conducted by any bona fide beneficial society, lodge or fraternity, church, school, "ad
cross, scientific, charitable, educational, civic league, or social club composed of residents of sai
city, when no part of the proceeds thereof inures the benefit of any member thereof, or any indivi-
dual having a beneficial interest in the proceeds thereof.
Every theatre, opera, concert, show, exhibition or entertainment and every
other public amusement other than specified herein, $5.00 per day, 418.00 per weak, 430.00 per month
or $100.00 per year; provided, however, that no tax or license foe shall be required for any enter-
tainment when same is given or conducted b any bona fide, scientific, agricultural, religious or
educational association, including Chataugua.
Lvery show, exhibition, entertainment or public amusement, when given or
conducted in connection with the sale of any real or personal property, 410.00 per day.
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith, be and the same ar
hereby repealed.
Section 3. That this Ordinance be published once in the Port Townsend Leader, and to tab
effect and be in force five days from and after such publication.
Passed by the City Council January 7th, 1930.
Approved by the Mayor January 8th, 1930.
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C. F. Christian, City Clerk Dr.' Geo. Bangerter, Mayor
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RECESS
It was moved by Councilman Lammers and seconded by Councilman Robbins, that the council:;:
as for fifteen minutes. Motion carried and recess was declared.
AFTER RECESS
The city council re -convened at 9:10 P. M. and upon roll call, there were present Ida or
ge Bangerter, City Clark 0. F. Christian, City Attorney James IV. B. Scott and Councilmen
h, Vim. Lammers, Jacob;;Miller, Harry I9. Robbins, Clark Aldrich.
intments:
Mayor Bangerter stated that at the request of the chief of the fire department, he had
oyed 'Viaync Albright ae an additional driver in the fire department.
go Insurance Claim:
It was moved by Councilman 1tobbins and seconded by Councilman Miller to re -consider the
to taken on the claim of Charles A. Pragge for insurance premium on truck. Upon roll call, all
ve councilmen present voted in the affirmative and motion was declared carried.
agge Claim Allowed:
It was then moved by Councilman Robbins and seconded bcounsilman Smith that the said
aim of Charles '. Pragge for insurance premium in the sum of 419' 80 be alloyed. Upon roll call,
1 five councilmen present voted in favor thereof and motion was declared carried.
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Compliments City Engineer:
Councilman Robbins at this time stated that he w:1shod to publicly compliment the city•
engineer for the excellent report and maps submitted for the now water distribution system.
Instructions to city attorney:
It was moved by councilman Robbins and seconded by Councilmen Lammers that the legal
department be set in motion to'find out haw to finance the proposed rebuilding of the water distri-
bution system. Upon roll call, Councilmen bmith, Lammers, Miller and Robbins voted in the affirma-
tive, Councilman Aldrich refusing to vote.Motion declared carried.
Posts for reservoir fence;
Councilman Lammers brought up the matter of the posts for the reservoir fence, stating
that they had found it necessary to use cedar posts instead of concrete, as agreed upon at a previous
session of the council. It was then moved by Councilman Lammers and seconded by Councilman Smith
that the council approve the change from concrete to cedar posts for the reservoir fence. Upon roll
call, all five councilmen present voted in favor thereof and motion was declared carried.
Regular Session January 14th:
Mayor Bangerter announced that there would be a regular meeting of the council on
Tuesday evening, January 14th, that it was the intention to invite a number of the influential
citizens of the city to be present so that they could be advised as to the problems confronting the
couhoil for the coning year.
Green wants investigation:
Water Superintendent Green; addressing the council, stated that he felt that he had
been unjustly blamed for the purported condition of several fire hydrants at a recent fire, and
requested that a committee be appointed to investigate the condition of the hydrants. The Mayor
appointed as such committee, Councilmen Hammers, Smith and Miller.
To draw Emergency Ordinance:
The Mayor directed the city attorney to draw up an emergency ordinance to cover the
increased insurance necessary on the new fire truck.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Councilman ,mith, seconded by Councilman Lamers, Councilradjourned.
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