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Minutes of
Regular Session
of Febv 2467 continues
(Library annual:•report
continued)
Total circulation as follows:
Juvenile non-fiction
1370
Adult non-fiction
3233
Juvenile fiction
5278
Adult fiction
11743
Total ........... 6648
Total ...........
14976
199 books were added by
purchase and donation; 134 were adult and
65 juvenile. Of
these, 91 were adult fiction
and 58 Juvenile
fiction. At the beginning of 1936, 6332 vol
umes were on hand; 31 books were withdrawn,
16 juvenile and 15 adult.
We now have 4962
adult and 1538 juvenile - Total, 6500 volumes.
110 adult borrowers and 60 juveniles were registered; 150 were re -registered.
The Librarian was privileged to attend
meeting of the Northwest District Library Asso-
ciation at Renton, Nov. 6th.
An invitation
has been extended to hold
the next meeting in
Port Townsend.
Financial Statement.
Receipts:
FApenditures:
Bal. on hand Jan 1, 1936
w 612.76
Books
$p 214.14
From Taxes
1541.82
Periodicals
47.10
Int. on Bank Deposits
7.25
Binding
87.84
Sale of Tax Title property
77.55
Salary Librarian
840.00
Fines
121.10
Salary Janitor
180.00
Rentals
70.00
Heat
109.80
Subscriptions
10.00
Light
33.99
Deposits forfeited
4.00
Supplies
46.97
Return on Insurance premium
3.25
Postage
2.25
Miscellaneous
6.45
Banmanent Improvements
109.94
Insurance
81.29
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Totals 2451.11 111oa.7.1
Bel. on hand Jan. 1, 1937 691.34
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Respectfully submitted, Emilie A? Rothschild, Librarian.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
Re: Traffic Signal (Stop and Go.)
The matter of installation of the traffic signal at the Water St. - Taylor Street
intersection came up for discussion, and among other items mehtioned, City Attorney Daly
stated that a State Inspector refused permission to hang the traffic light from the poles
of the Puget Sound Power & Light Co., as being unsafe. Councilman De Leo said that it may
be possible to secure poles free of charge if it became necessary for the city to furnish
the said poles. The matter was then referred back to the Fire and Light Committee.
COMMUNICATIONS.
Ploy H. Campbell and Sons:
A card of thanks, from Mrs. Floy H. Campbell and eons, for
expression of sympathy on the death of T. W. Campbell, was presented and read.
BUILDING PERMITS.
Applications for Building Permits were presented, read, and
disposed of as follows:
From Dr. C. F. Kuhn, to -wit:
Port Townsend, Washington, Jan. 14, 1937
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council,
Port Townsend, 'Nashington,
Gentlemen: -
Permission is requested to remodel the store front and to make repairs to the
interior of the building known as the Phillips Building, on Water Street between Taylor and
Tyler Streets. Cost of material is estimated at $1000.00.
Respectfully submitted, Dr. C. F. Kuhn,
From Alden W. Buckles, to -wit:
Port Townsend, Washington, Jan. 12, 1937
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council,
Port Tovmsend, Washington.
Gentlemen: -
Permission is requested to build a small frame dwelling house on Block 196 of
Eisenbeis Addition, at an estimated cost of $100.00.
Respectfully submitted, Alden IV. Buckles
From W. D. Webster, to -wit:
Port Townsend, Washington., Dec. 31, 1936
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council,
Port Townsend, Washington.
Gentlemen: -
Permission is requested to raze the old building on the property knovrn as the
"Pattison place" near city park. The old building is being torn down to make room for the
erection of a ne* building and all debris will be disposed of in accordance with city ordi-
nances.
Respectfully submitted, W. D. Webster
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Minutes of Regular Session of Feby 2/37 continued.
(Building permits continued)
From Shell 011 Company, to -wit:
Seattle, Washington, December 22, 1936
Honorable Mayor and City Council,
Port Townsend, Wash.
Attention City Clerk.
Gentlemen:- We request permission to install a 4,000 gallon underground tank and erect a
30 x 36 one story mill construction warehouse with corrugated iron sheathing on our proper-
ty located at Water and Scott Streets, Port Townsend. An early reply to this request
will be appreciated.
Very truly yours, SiiELL OIL COMPANY
by 71. A. Wirth
Operations Manager.
It was moved by Councilman Brown and seconded by Councilmen Lafferty that the said
permits be granted. Motion declared carried upon a voice vote.
REQUISITIONS.
Raquiaitione from various departments for sundry supplies, were
presented,oread,',and disposed of, as follows:
For the City Treasurer's Office, to -wit:
Envelopes, letter heads and second sheets.
Type for dater stamp; bon pencils;
1 rebuilt typewriter.
For City Clerk's Office, to -wit:
60 copies of the "Leader" containing Clerk's Annual Report;
40 mailing wrappers;
Index cards and manila folders for filing cabinets.
For Mayor's Department, to -wit:
Stationery for Mayor's Office.
For Water Department, to -wit:
300 bill heads; 12 manila folders; 15 gallons motor oil.
For Street and Highway Dept. to -wit:
1 battery for grader; 1 spot light for grader.
It was moved by Councilman Naughton and seconded by Councilman Lafferty that the said
requisitions be granted. Upon Roll Call vote, all six councilmen present voted in favor
of the motion and motion was declared carried.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
To Designate City Depository.
A Resolution to instruct the City 1•reasurer to designate a depository bank, was
submitted and read, as follows:
RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, it is the duty of the City Council of the City of Port Townsend to instruct
the Treasurer of said city to designate a bank as depository of the monies required to be
kept by said Treasurer, now, therefore,
You, Alpha Baker, City Treasurer of the City of Port Townsend, are hereby instructed
to designate the name of the bank as depositary for the keeping of the moines required to be {
kept by you as said Treasurer; that such designation shall be in writing and filed with the
City Clerk of the City of Port Townsend.
It was moved by Councilman Lafferty and seconded by Councilman De Leo that the said
resolution be adopted. Upon Roll Call vote, all six councilmen present voted in the af-
firmative and motion was declared carried.
To Sponsor Recreational Program.
A Resolution to sponsor a recreational program and to set up a "Recreational
Council" was presented, and read, as follows:
RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Townsend is mindful and appreciative of
the importance and value of adequate recreational facilities for its adults and children,an
WHEREAS, it also realizes the necessity of an organized personnel for a comprehensive
plan in connection with its recreational program, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND:
That there be, and hereby is appointed, what shall be known as "Port Townsend Recrea-
tional Council" to consist of nine members, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that those who are appinted on said council to act for the first
year ending December 31, 1937, and until their successors are appointed are as follows:
Paule W. Thiele Dr. L. H. Campbell, Col. Wm. D. Frazer
Col. Wm. R. McCleary R. J. Kessey H. Sanford Saari
Lyall Arey Anna Norby Mrs. D. M. Fish I'
BE lT FURHTER RESOLVED that said redreational council council shall elect for each yea
during its existence, the following officers: A president; a Vice President; a Secretary -
Treasurer, and an executive committee composed of five members, and of which the Mayor and �!