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MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF CITY COUNCIL, AUGUST
PORT T07INSEND, C'ASHINGTON, AUGUST 20, 1935.
The CITY COUNCIL of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, met in regular session this
20th day of August, 1935, at 8:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall,
Councilman Wm. Lammers, Mayor pro tem, presiding in the absence of Mayor Bangerter.
ROLL CALL.
Upon ROLL CALL, there were present City Attorney 'll, J. Daly, City Clerk
C. F. Christian, and Councilmen H. L. Hirtzler, Sam McGee, Peter Naughton, W. S. Lafferty
and 7.hn. Lammers Sr.; Councilman DeLeo arriving during reading of the minutes of the previous
session.
MINUTES READ AND APPROVED:
The minutes of the regular session of August 20, 1935, were
read and approved as read.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
Treasurer's July Report:
Ths re:,ort of the City 'Treasurer for the month of July, 1935,
was presented, read, and referred to the Finance Committe.
Main Line Meter Readings:
The report of the City Water Supt., showing the flow of water
through the main line meters for the period ending August 14, 19 35, was presented, read,
and ordered filed.
Water Sept. July heport:
The water Superintendent's report for the month of July, 1935
visa presented, read, and referred to the Water Committee.
Interest Hate on 'Narrants:
The City Clerk reported that while in Olympia, he had visit
ad the offices of the State Finance Committee and was informed that they would purchase city
current expense warrants at a 3-per cent interest rate, if and when the city issued interest
bearing warrants. The Clerk further reported that it was doubtful in the State would sub-
mit a bid for the refund bonds because of the uncertainty in relation to tax levy for bond
redemption and interest, which situation is the result of the passage of the tax limit law
at the last general election.
City Engineer,re: Head works dam:
Reporting on the probable coat of repairs at the head
works dam on the Big quilcene river and the situation relating thereto, City Engineer Camp-
bell stated that actual conditions below the dam could not be ascertained until a flume had
been constructed to carry off the overflow, and the pool below the dam pumped out. He re-
ported further that in his opinion, whatever work or repairs were necessary should be con-
sidered as regular maintenance of the line and not as a so-called "Act of God" by reason of
extraordinary conditions.
b:eeting suggested with Nappco. Officers.
Councilman Lafferty suggested that a conferenc
be had with Y Erickson, Resident Manager of the paper mill, and it was then moved by Coun-
cilman Hirtzler and seconded by Councilman Lafferty that a meeting with-Mr.•Erickabn be ar-
ranged for this week if possible. I.:otion declared carried.
Irondale-Hadlock line location.
City Engineer Campbell, reporting on the proposed bet-
terments to the water system, recommended that the line to Irondale and Hadlock be tapped in
to the main supply in'the vicinity of the lieymes cut-off road and follow the County road to
a junction with the present line and the county road, instead of replacing the old pipe linei
in its present location "over the hill",
NO COY.MITTEE REPORTS.
There were no Committee Reports, written or otherwise.
BUILDING PERL:ITS.
Application for Building Permits were presented, read, and disposed of, as follows:
From Mrs. Alda Shaw,'to-wit:
Port Townsend, Wash.; Aug, 20, 1935
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Port To•rnsend, `„ash.
Gentlemen:
Permission is requested to reshingle my dwelling house at 1231 Jackson Street,
at an estimated cost of Q'50.00 for material.
Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Alda Shaw..
From R. S. Ticknor, to -wit:
Port Townsend, Wash., August 19, 1935
To the Honorable wayor and City Council,
Port Townsend, 'lash.
Uentlemen:
Permission -'is requested to reshingle the dwelling house and outbuildings of the
property known as the "Larsen Place" situate at or near the corner of 16th and Landes Street
In Eisenbeis Addition. Cost is estimated at $100.00 for material.
Respectfully submitted, R. S. Tickner
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From Lyle E. '.^,00dard, to -twit:
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Port Townsend, Wash., August 12, 1935
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To the Honorable mayor and City Council,
Port Townsend, Wash.
Gentlemen: -
Permission is requested to erect a frame dwelling house on Lots 9 and 10, Block
44, Dundee Place Addition. Cost is estimated at $600.00.
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Respectfully submitted, Lyle E. Woodard.
It was moved by Councilman Lafferty and seconded by Councilman DeLeo that the said
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permits be granted. Motion declared carried.
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COM14UNICATIONS.
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From Arthur Armstrong, et ux, re; Water rate:
1238 Washington Street,
Port Townsend, Wash., August 20, 1935
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To the Yembers of the City Council:-
It is respectfully requested that our residence at above address be placed on a flat
water rate as provided in a recent Ordinance of the City of Port Townsend. Our residence
uses water only far domestic and family purposes.
Arthur Armstrong
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Yrs. Arthur Armstrong
Apartments rated as Residence.
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It was moved by Councilman Hirtzler and seconded by
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Councilman Naughton that residence apartments be given the choice of either meter oP flat
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service. Upon viva vote vote, motion was declared carried.
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From H. M. Merriam, re: Insurance Refund:
A communication from H. M. Merriam, was
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presented, and read, as follows:
Port Townsend, Wash., Aug. 17, 1935
City Clerk,
Port Townsend, .';ash. Re -Dividend Check
Dear Sir:
please find enclosed herewith check from the above Company covering the dividend
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due the City in consequence of their former policy (No.403238) of insurance which expired
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on July 29,1935, and was not thereafter renewed. This insurance covered an eussell
Motor Patrol Grader and on a Chevrolet Dump Truck.
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Yours very truly, H. M. Merriam, Agent.
From Highway Dept. Re: Rental System.
A communication from the State Highway Depebt-
ment, in reply to inquiry, was presented and read, as follows:
Olympia, yladi ., August 16, 1935
Mr. C. F. Christian, City Clerk,
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Port Townsend, ;;'ash.
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Dear Sir: -
Referring to your letter of August 12, regarding the equipment rental system, sine
the secondary highway funds have already been obligated for the purchase of your grader and
for the rebuilding of the old equipment which you have, a rental system would not be practi-
cal in your case.
Very truly yours,
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J. W. Hamilton, District Engineer,
By E. W. Elwell, Engr. Sec. Projects.
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Said Communications were ordered filed.
From Howard C. Inman, for 'timber on Str eets.
Communication from Howard C. Inman, re-
questing permission to cut timber on certain streets, was presented and read, as follows:
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Port Townsend, Wash., August 14, 1935.
To the Honor able Mayor and City Council,
Port Townsend, 7lash.
Gentlemen:
Application is hereby made to cut off the * imber on 53rd Street between Gise and
Hendricks Streets (I`.ontana Addition). I desire to cut the timber into stove wood and if
given the permission to use the timber, I will clean up and burn all brush and debris caused
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in cutting and removing the timber.
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Respectfully submitted.
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Howard C. Inman
Block 3, California Add.
Said communication was referred to the Street Committee.
From Yim. R. McOleary and S. B. Edwards, f or Street Vacation.
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Comvnunication
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Me Cleary and S. B. Edwards, requesting the vacation of a certain street, was presented and
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reed, as follows: port Townsend, Washington, August 20, 1935.
To the Honorable wayor and City Council,
City of Port Townsend.
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Gentlemen:-
Ne, the undersigned respectfully request that an ordinance be passed by your
honorable body, vacating that part of Foster Street from the easterly line of Jackson Street
to the westerly line of Clallam Street in Al Pettygrove's Addition to the City of Port Town-
send. Vie are the owners of more than tyro -thirds of the private property abutting upon that
portion of Foster Street sought to be vacated.
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