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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00079 Minutes of June.of June 2 (Reports of Offioors continued.) CITY CLERK. Sal ory Worrants Issued. City Clark Christian reported that he had issued the regular salary for the month of May, 1931, under date of June let, as follows: Upon the Current Expense Fund to -wits 87Go Harr a t Dobbs - City Treasurer $ 125.00 9761 C. F. Christian City Clerk 135.00 9762 Jae. W. B. Scott City Attorney 100.00 9763 W. J. Sadler City Engineer 125.00 9764 Earl D. Sturrock Police Justice 25.00 9766 Elmer Compton Chief of Police 124.77 9766 R. S. Weppner Patrolman 114.77 9767 F. A. Polk Patrolman 114.77 9768 Le Roy Seavey Fire Truck Driver 124.70 9769 Wayne Albright Fire Truck Driver 114.70 9770 J. J. Lafferty Fire Chief 15.00 9771 J. R. Pollard Street Supt. 124.74 9772 Rollie Stahl Truck Driver 114.74 Total ........... 1368.19 Upon the Olympic Gravity Water Dund, to -wits 6774 Ben Green afar Supt. 149.77 8775 Olive F. Pottygrove Clerk 80.00 6776 W. J. Sadler. Engineer 124.74 Total ............ 354.51 Upon the Public Library Fund, to -wit, 1562 4silie A. Rothsoh� Librarian 76,00 1663 High Richmond Janitor 20.00 Total ............ 95.00 Upon the Perk Fund, to -wits 68 Frank Codaro Caretaker 76.00 Total ............. 76.00 PARK POLICE SWORN IN. The City Clerk firthor reported that Frank Codaro, caretaker at the Park, had been sworn in as special park police and that a Park Police Star had boon issued to him. WATER SUPERINTENDENT. Wate�r Reppg���� for Ma The Mny:Reportlof BenrGreen, Water Superintendent, was presented, -read and re- ferred tad t0theiater Comm ttes. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. FINANCE AND CLAIMS. On Treasurerts Reports The Committee on Finance and Claims submitted the following written reports To the Honorable Mayor and City Council Port Townsend, Washington, Juno 2, 1931 of the City of Port Townsend, Gentlemen: Your Committee, on Finance and Claims, to whom was referred ti.e matter of Treasurer's Reoprt for tt month of April, 1931, would respectfully report an follows: We find same to be aorreot. W. B. Smith WATER AND DRAINAGE. Wm. Lammors,Sr. On Water Superintendent's Reports The Committee on Water and Drainage submitted the following reports To the Honorable Mayor and City Council Port Townsend, Washington, June 2, 1931 of the City of Port Townsend. Gentlemen: Your Committee,on Water and Drainage, to whom wan referred the matter of Water Superintendentta re- port for the month of April, 1931, would respectfully report as followas We find some to be correct. Wm. Lammers, Sr. Said reports were ordered filed. W. B. Smith. Water and Drainage. Hydrant at Lawrenoo and Sheridan. Councilmen Lammers, reporting vorbally,on'the petitiba"for�.a:hydraht at the intersection of Lawrence Street and Sheridan Avenue, recommended that a hydrant be installed at that location an there were a number of buildings there without fire protection. Water Department to Install Hydrant. It was then moved by Councilman Lammers and seconded by Council- man Poach that the Vlater oper men{-Leinstructed to install a hydrant at the said location. Motion de- clarod carried. Insurance on Trucks: Owing to an apparent misunderstanding, the apeoial committee appointed to secure �grvposali for nsuranoe on the City's motor vehicles, no report was submitted and the committee was continued. FJ I_P 11 [I 11 `krirr;�, Minutes of June continued. 151 (Reports of Standing Committees). Old Pipe on Water Street. The matter of removing the old wooden water mains on Water Street was brought up by the Mayor and in regard to cost of the work, City Attorney Scott stated that in hie opinion, the work could be done under Mr. Coyness contract as extras. Asked for his opinion, City Engineer Sadler recommended that the pipe be taken up at once if the street was to be paved. ' Councilman Lammers recommended that final decision be de- ferred another two geeke for further consideration. Upon inquiry as to the use to which the surplus in the Water Bond Improvement Fund could be put, City Attorney Scott gave it as his opinion that any surplus could be used for further improvements to the Water System. After some further discussion, the Committee was gives two weeks more time to report on the matter. Street Committee. Juiao Street Zi ze , The matter of the condition of the Zigzag incline walk on Quinoy Street, at Jefson S ree , ounc mnn Lafferty reported that repairs were needed. Asked for information, Street Supt, Pollard stated that hoodlums were in the habit of tearing down the railing and otherwise damaging the structure and that it was not in good condition. The Mayor requested that it be repaired ae good as its condition would allow. BUILDING PERMITS Building Permits Preaenteds - Applications for Building Permits were presented, read, and disposed of as follows, From Mrs. L. Butcher, to -wit: Port Townsend, Wash., May 28, 1931 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Port Townsend, Wash. Gentlemen: Permission is requested to re -shingle my dwelling house, situate on Reed Street, between Quinoyzend Madison Streets, at an estimated cost or $35.00 for.tho material. Respectfully submitted, lira. L. Butcher From Fred Miller, to -wits Port Townsend, Wash., June 2, 1931 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Port Townsend, Wash. Gentlemen: Permission is requested to buila a two -room addition to my dwelling house on Block 64, Pettygrovete 2nd Addition. Coat is estimated at $150.00 for the material. Respectfully suhmittea, Fred Miller From August Wolter, to -wits Port To&msend, Wash., June 2, 1931 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Port Townsend, Wash. Gentlemen: Permission is requested to build an addition to my residence, including a kitchen, bathroom, store- room end porch, situate on Lot 3, Block 44, Dundee Place, ell at an estimated cost of $300.00. Respectfully submitted, August Wolter. From Key City Briok i Tile Co., to -wit: To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Port Townsend, Wash. Gentlemen: Permission is requesced to install an underground gasoline tank on Calhoun Street, South of Water Street, adjacent to Lot 2, Block 17, O.T. The tank will be located approximately on the property line, with the pump located inside of the factory building. Tank and pump will be installed in accordance with the regulations of the city. Respectfully submitted, Key City Brick and Tile Co. Tony DeLeo. It was moved by Councilman Lammers and seconded by Councilman Lafferty that said applications for permit be granted. Motion declared oarrfed. COM11UNICATIONS. The following communications were presented, road, and disposed of as herewith recorded& From C. F. Christian, Re: Vacation, to -wit: Port Townsend, Wash., June 2, 1931 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Port Townsend, Wash. Gentlemen: Application is hereby made for ton days leave of absence, to be taken with duo regard for the busi- ness of the City, and as circumstances will permit. Part of said vacation to be taken during the second week in July if possible. Respectfully submitted, C. F. Christian, City Clerk. Granted: It was moved by Councilman Lammers and seconded by Councilman Smith that the request be grants Motion dec &red carried. From Bear and Cunningham, rem Water System records, to -wits Portland, Oregon, May 26th, 1931, Mr. Frank Christian, City Clark. Port Townsend, Washington, Dear Mr. Christians - In accordance with our understanding with the City Council we are sending you today via Rai "* -Express, three packages containing the records of the Big Quiloone River Water Supply Projoot. We 'J