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the City Council of March 7th, 1933, c
It was moved by Councilman Lafferty and seconded by Councilman Lammers that the said
claims be allowed, and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to draw warrants
upon the proper funds in payment of same. Upon roll call all seven Councilmen voted in the
affirmative and motion was declared carried.
Unapproved Bills:
The bills of the Puget Sound Power & Light Company,in the amount of $156.80 for street
lighting and 025.25 for the City Hall, were considered too high and it was moved by Coun-
cilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Lafferty that the bills be referred to the Fire
& Light Oonunittee and the City Clerk to take the matter up with the said company to secure
an adjustment in accordance with the contract. Motion declared carried.
LaVera Damage Claim:
The claim for damages, presented by Allan Trumbull, attorney for claimants, Manuel
LaVera and Lucile Lavers, was presented and read in full, as follows:
"Manuel LaVera and Lucille Lavers, )
husband and wife, Claimants, )
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The City of Port Townsend, a munici-)
pal corporation of the Third Class, )
Defendant. }
Comes now the above named Claimants, Manuel LaVera and Lucille LaVera, who at all
times herein mentioned were husband and wife, and present this; their claim, against the
Defendant, the City of Port Townsend, a municipal corporation of the third class, and set
forth, as follows:
I.
That on or about the 18th day of February, 1933, Lucille LaVera, wife of said Manuel
LaVera, was driving a 1929 Dodge, Standard Six, Sedan, southerly on Harrison Street near
Lawrence Street, in the City of Port Townsend, Jefferson County, VV'ashington. That the De-
fendant, the City of Port Townsend, aforesaid, on the 18th day of February, 1933, and for
a long time prior thereto, negligently and carelessly, permitted, allowed and maintained a
large rock or stone to be, or remain, upon said street and highway, which fact;:was well-
known to said City of Port Townsend and to its agents, or should have been known. That said
Claimant, Lucille LaVera, while driving as aforesaid in a careful and prudent manner, col-
lided with said rock, or stone, upon said street wrecking said car and inflicting severe
bodily injuries, as follows:
That the body of said car, steering gear, wheels, bumpers, fenders, the
radiator, axle, chasis, windows, windshield were broken and destroyed, damag-
ing the value of said car in the sum of Two Hundred and no/100 ($200.00) Dollars.
That Claimant, Lucille LaVera, suffered severe sprains and bruises to her
back and spine; and severe sprains, bruises and contusions to her limbs, arms
and chest; and suffered severe cuts and bruises in and about her face and head;
to the damage of Claimants in the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2500.00)
Dollars.
That it visa necessary:'for Claimant, Lucille LaVera, to have medical atten-
tion and the services of physician and surgeon, and she is still under the care
of her doctor. That the value of said medical attention is now undeterminable.
That by reason of the damages and injuries, as aforesaid, to said Claimants,
said Claimants have been damaged in the sum of Two 'Thousand Seven Hundred
a2^r00.00) Dollars; and in the further sum of , for the services of a
physician and surgeon.
II.
That said Manuel LaVera and Lucille LaVera, husband and wife, now are and they con-
tinuously have been for more than six (6) months last past residents of the City of Port
Townsend; and their place of residence during all said times has been at 355 'IE' Street
in said city.
(Signed) MANUEL LaVERA
Manuel LaVera
(Signed) ALLAN TRUMBULL
W1Tan Trumbull (Signed) LUCILLE L¢VERA
Attorney for Claimants. — Lucille LaVera
STATE OF 'NASHINGTON,)
( SS.
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON.)
LUCILLE LAVERA, being first duly sworn, on oath, deposes
and says: That she Is one of the Claimants named in the foregoing Maim, that she has hear
the same read, knows the contents thereof, and believes the same to be true.
(Signed) LUCILLE L¢VERA
Lucille La era
SUBSCRIBED and S".'ORN to before me this 27th day of February, 1933.
(Signed) A. HENRY PACKARD
(NOTARY SEAL) NOr'AhY t'Q3T1C n an ors the o3'
Washington, .residing at Port Townsend.
City Attorney Scott suggested the proper procedure in the matter and the claim was re-
ferred to the City Council as a Committee on the whole to report back at the next session.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Salary Warrants Issued:
The City Clerk reported that he had issued the regular salary warrants forthe month of
February, 1933, under date of march let, 1933, as follows:
Upon he Current tixpense,Fund, to -wit:
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408 Harriett E. Dobbs City Treasurer $100.00
409 C. F. Christian City Clerk 110.00
410 Jas. '11. B. Scott City Attorney 75.00
411 Earl D. Sturrock Police Justice 15.00
412 Elmer Compton Chief of Police 109.67
413 R. S. 4leppner Patrolman 99.67
414 Roy Seavey Fire Truck Driver 94.62
415 Wayne Albright Fire Truck Driver 94.62
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416 J. J. Lafferty Fire Chief 15.00
417 J. R. Pollard Street Supt. 109.54
418 Rollie Stahl Truck Driver 99.54
TOTAL................. $922.66
Upon the Olympic Gravity Rater Fund, to -wit:
6191 Ben Green City 7later Supt. $$119.62
6192 Alpha Baker Clerk 70.00
TOTAL ----------------- $189.62
Upon the Library Fund, to -wit:
1696 Emilie A. Rothschild Librarian $ 70.00
1697 Hugh Richmond Janitor 18.00
TOTAL................. °� 85.00
Upon the Park Fund, to -wit:
82 Roy M. Ellis Caretaker $ 65.00 j
Letter from Standard oil Co.:
The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from the Standard Oil Company, as follows:
Mr. C. F.•Christian, City Clerk, Seattle, Wash., March 4, 1933.
City of Port Townsend,
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Port Townsend, Nashington.
Dear Sir:
We are pleased to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated February 23d, wherein
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you advise us of your acceptance of our offer for supplying the City of Port Townsend with
its requirements of Standard Gasoline and lubricating oils.
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Thanking you for your action 1n the matter, vie are,
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Very truly yours,
STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA
JLS/S By E. '8. BOLTON (Sgd.)
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District Sales Manager
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Said communication was ordered filed with the companyts gasoline proposal.
Treasurer's Report: -
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The report of the City 'Treasurer for the month of Januar 1933 was p y y, , presented, read.
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and referred to the Finance Committee.
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of Police:
The report of the Chief of Police for the month of January, 1933, was presented and
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and ordered filed.
It was suggested by Councilman McGee that in the future this report should show whether
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the fines had been paid, or not.
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The report of the City V;ater Superintendent of the flow of water through the main
line meters for the period ending March 7th, 1933, was presented, road and ordered filed.
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REPORTS OF STABtDING COMS:ITTEfi:S
errace Steps:
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Councilman Lafferty,in a verbal report stated that after an inspection of certain re -
)airs suggested by the 14ayor, he recommended that it; would be better to leave the steps in
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he present condition until time can be found to make additional repairs.
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treat for Mrs. Tidd;
Councilman Lafferty further reported that upon the petition of a Mrs. Tidd, the Commit-
ee had inspected the condition of the street and reported that if the property owners would
emove a large cedar stump now in the' street the City may find it possible to grade the
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treat later.
lashin ton Street Gribbin
Councilman Aubert stated that the condition of the cribbing along ;,ashington Street
had been called to his attention.