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Minutes of Regular Session of Dec. 7/37 continued.
(Hoskins application continued)
The said application was referred to the Street Committee for investigation and report
Re: a New City Dump.
In the matter of locating a new city dumping grounds, as referred to in the commu
nication from City Attorney Daly, it was moved by Councilman Naughton and seconded by coun-
cilman Lafferty that the Council co-operate in every way with the Boned of County Commis-
sioners toward securing and establishing a new city dump as proposed. Motion declared
carried.
Chlorine Contract.
The Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co., with place of business at Tacoma, Wash.,
presented contract forms for a renewal of the yearly agreement to furnish the city with the
chlorine required by the city water system for the ensuing calendar year, the price to be
the same as the current year, to -wit:
Nine cents (") per pound f.o.b. Tacoma Washington, or
Ten cents (10¢) per pound f.o.b. Port Townsend, Washington, including return
transportation charges on empty cylinders to Tacoma, Washington.
It was moved by Councilman Lafferty and seconded by Councilman Brown that the
Mayor be authorized to sign and execute the said contract on behalf of the city. Motion
declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT.
Upon motion of Councilman Sather, seconded by Councilman Lafferty, the Council
voted to adjourn.
Mayor
Attest:
ity O.Laric.
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SUPijFj COUia._JUDGE
Senator Geo. F. Mcr.ulay, of
Yakima, is candidate for Judge
of the Supreme Court.on the
Judicial ballot.
The 56nator has practiced
law in.'Central t',Lshington for
more than 30 years, and is
recognized as one of the
ablest lawyers of the State.
He is known as one of the
leaders in the State Senate,
being now the President Pro
Tem.
A graduate of the University
of ,.:ic..i.an and L izLn of broad
culture, he is able and fair,
and liould be a valuable addi-
tion tp;thc'Supreme Bench.
Be sure to get the Judicial
ballot and
VOTE FOR
GEO. F MCAULAY.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF CITY COUNCIL, DECE14MR 21. 1937
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The CITY COUNCIL of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, net in regular session this
21st day of December, 1937 at 7:30 o'clock m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.
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Mayor and Mayor Pro Tom. Absent.
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but a quorum being present,
In the absence of both the Mayor and the Mayor Pro tem.,/tTie meeting was called
to order b the City Clerk who inquired as to the pleasure of th Council.
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Councilman Lewis Elected Mayor Pro Tem.
7,' It was them moved by Councilman Sather and seconded by Councilman Lafferty that
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Yy4 ' Councman F. G. Lewis be elected as Mayor Pro Tem for the session. Upon voice vote the
`rj z T Clerk declared the motion carried and Councilman Lewis duly elected as Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilman Lewis then took the chair and thereafter Dresided.
ROLL CALL.
r �« s+7. Upon Roll Call, the following officers and members reported present, to -wit:
City Attorney W. J. Daly, City Clerk C. F. Christian, and Councilmen Fred G. Lewis, Robert
1 1 a'§r Mq IN. Brown, IV. S. Lafferty and Paul H. Sather; Councilman Ammeter arriving just before ad-
journment.
1 t,.•^�f ,�s� z'�.�„`;'"„,f-'?' ` ,. MINUTES APPROVED.
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�rt Upon motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Sather, the minutes of
the regular session of December 7,
1937 were
a approved as written.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
'�g' s1 Treasurer's November "sport.
The report of the City Treasurer for the month of Novem-
ber, 1937, was presented, read and referred to the Finance Committee.
Water Superintendent's November "sport.
the report of the Llstar Superintendent for the
Nrtijt. month ending November 30 1937 was
g , , presented, read and ordered filed.
(ice _Main Line Meter "eadin s.
e+ r The report of the plater Superintendent, showing the flow
P' ,�f✓ :,2 of water through the main line meters for t he period ending Dec. 21st, 1937, was presented,
a a read and ordered filed.
i Nt o;e s cx+5=y Daly Recommends Investment. City Attorney Daly, referring to the City 1reasurer,
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4 port, called the attention of the Council to the fact that there were surplusses in several
funds which would not be used in the near future in the regular course of business and re-
" '' `,,,v ;� S`r•, c, commended that part of these surplusses be used to take up a couple of "Old Indebtedness"
warrants at this time and save interest on same, inasmuch as these idle funds no longer draw
interest at the bank. This matter, he stated, had been canvassed with the City 'Treasurer
who will write to the holder of these warrants and make an offer to take up the warrants at
axe xtxCh r, j least three or four months in advance of ordinary time of pa ymant if the ovmer would offer
xciioj trra j a suitable discount on same, and it is believed that ititll information will be available at
the next regular session of the Council.
Communications.
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4�� Sisters o St. John's Hospital, extendinat"Christmason at sGraetingawandas auastiWishesstmas Cfor t heard mNe e
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t ,a(�411" .y Year" to the City Officers and Members of the City Council.
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RE@UISITIOJ S.
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Requisitions for sundry supplies were submitted as follows:
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,nt�7ar r Rear Axle for Russell Grader, and installing same 26.00
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> O l For the Water System Suspense Dept.,to-wit:
jOne Giant Pipe Pusher .................................... "` 100.00 .
It visa moved by Councilman Lafferty and seconded by Councilman Brown that the said re-
1 quisitions be granted. Upon a voice vote, the motion was declared carried.
{ ORDINANCES AIM RESOLUTIONS.
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�• s,_r± Civil Service Ordinance.
• An Ordinance to set up civil service for city employees, prepared by City Attorney
4' Daly at the request of Mayor Hirtzler, was submitted by the City Attorney, who presented the
{ , same accompanied by the following letter:
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Hon. Mayor and City Councilmen Port Townsend, Washington, December 21, 1937.
l�l Gentlemen:
of Port Townsend, Washington.
At the request of the Mayor, I transmit herewith for consideration a draft of a
proposed ordinance providing for civil service in the Police and Fire Departments of the
City of Port Townsend.
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