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Home My WebLink About00585 minutes be approved as written. Motion declared carried.I 502 It visa mOveO. oy UOnncilmaa Lewis anU 300011UUU uy UUUJIU11uiuu ua+rUiuv ounU ouU rUUVU uUU1V Power & Light Company be authorized to rebuild the alarm system fully, the same to be paid b, an installmont of $150.00, as authorized in the 1939 budget, the balance of $250.00, to be paid January lst, 1949, without interest charges. Upon roll call vote all six Councilmen present voted in the affirmative, and the motion was deol^red carried. Inhalator Demonstration A representative of the Sanderson Safety Supply Company having expressed the wish to demonstrate the H-H inhalator to the Council, and being present in the Council rooms, Mayer Hirtzler invited the demonstration at this time. The necessary equipment for this type of work which is contained in a single case, wns laid out and explained by the demonstrator and tried by various members of the Council. Informal discussion followed with all question of interested parties being answered to complete satisfaction. Inasmuch as there were no City funds immediately available and as it was understood that the Jefferson Comity Corunissi contemplated the pu_•chase of such equipment, no definite action was taken. Badges of Office Presented City Attorney Daly took this occasion to address those nresent in the Council rooms and with a few well chosen remarks made the presentation to the Ma,, or and to Councilman Robt. Brown, Chairman of the Street Committee, of two minature badges of their respective po itions. ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing to the Council at this time for consideration, it visa moved by Councilman 'aroldo and seconded by Councilman Robt, Brown that the meeet-in�—g adjourn. Lotion carried. ttest: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ REGULAR L=ETING OF CITY COUACIL; 'TUESDAY, April 18, 1939. ----------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Port 'Townsend, Washington, April 18, 1939. The CITY COU11CIL of the City of Port Townsend, 'Jashington, met in regular session this 18th day of April, 1939, at 7:30 oIclock, P.la. , in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, Mayor Hirtzler presiding. ROLL CALL Upon Roll Call, Officers and Members answering present were: Mayor H. L. Hirtzler, Ci Clerk C. F. Christian, and Councilmen Fred G. Lewis, J.F. Maroldo, C. E. Richards, Robt. P1. Brown, and Wm. Larmners, Sr., City Attorney ". J. Daly arriving during the meeting. ::IIJUTES APPROVED It was moved by Councilman Robt. Brown and seconded by Councilman Richards that the minutes be approved as written. Motion declared carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Daly Arrives City Attorney 1,7. J. Daly arrived at this time and took his seat. Chief of Police Report 'The report of the Chief of Police for the month of March, 1939, visa read and ordered Slater Superintendant's Report The report of the 'rater Superintendant for the month of March, 1939, was read and ref - ad to the Slater Corm!ittee. The report- of the 'later Superintendant showing the flow of water fa, the week ending it 17, 1939, was read and ordered filed. Treasurer's Report The Treasurerin report for the month of ,;arch, 1939, was read and referred to the ante Conuuittee. 503 Requests for permits to build were presented and read as follows: i,a ti ',r# a Cyr .y "'lj, '�M1.4F'•;y�`�,..� w ' i ; ;, bra �4 +��t("^'G2,,•�,�t• From Manuel Enos, to -wit: Gentlemen: : ; ° ,F4` 53 Permission 1s requested to erect a five room, frame, dwelling, approximately 24� �; ";°a x 341, on my property situate Lots 6 and 8, Block "Z", Kunnts Ranch Addition, at an estlmat 1r,}_r' } °a"�A7ti + cost of $700.00 for materials. Respectfully submitted, Manuel Enos From T. B. Purviance, to -wit: Gentlemen: Permission is requested to erect a frame warehouse building, approximately 161 x 401, on Lot 7, Block 38, Original Townsite, at an estimated cost of $1200.00 for materials. Respectfully, submitted, T. B. Purviance It was moved by Councilman Lammers and seconded by Councilman Maroldo that the said permits be granted. Motion declared carried. C OMI:UII ICATI OHS A bulletin from the Association of Washington Cities relative to the coming convention at Spokane was read and ordered filed for possible future reference. REQUISITIONS A requisition for supplies, for twenty-five cords of wood for the City Hall visa fi csent and read. It was moved by Councilman Richards and seconded by Councilman Lanuners that the requisi tlon be granted and the City Clerk be ins!:ructed to publish a call for bids fox, 25 cords of sound, old growth wood, out in 12 inch lengths. Said wood to be delivered five cords upon acceptance of bid, and.the balance as requested; and to be subject to approval by the custodian of the building. Upon Roll Call Vote all five Councilmen present voted in the affirmative and the motion) was declared carried. UNFINISHED AND NEIW BU311JESS Mrs, being present in the Council Room, the Mayor asked if there were not some matter which she wished to bring before the Council. She arose and stated that the City in protecting the street in front of her place from drainage from the "Hilsinger Place", had established an open ditch along the said street and that in consequence the drainage water now collected there in front of her place causing a disagreeable condition. After short discussion, Councilman Robt. Brown stated that he had understood that the ditch in question visa to be lined and covered, and that he would see that definite action to eliminate the open ditch '.would be taken the following morning. Councilman Richards arose and stated that he had been inforried that for a small additional mount of premium, the insurance on the eater Department truck could be improved by adding a acomprehensive clause; which would take care of several small items such as breakage of glass, etc., not covered by the present policy, and asked for the opinion of the Council in the matter. It visa moved by Councilman Robt. Brown and seconded by Councilman Liaroldo that the I nsurance policies on the Street Department equipment, which expired during the present month e renewed. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Robt. Brown and seconded by Councilnan Maroldo that the Stree ,omndttee be empowered to instruct the various agents to renew the existing policies so as to ssure coverage of all equipment at all times. Motion declared carried. It was moved by Councilman Lewis and seconded by Councilman Bort. Brown that the com- rehensive clause mentioned by Councilman Richards be obtained fox, the 'Water Department truck Potion declared carried. Councilman Lewis stated that there was money in the budget sufficient for an additional ;treat light or two and inasmuch as there was at present no light in the inu:;ediate vicinity :e would move that: light be placed at the intersection of Roosevelt and Quincy Streets. This lotion was seconded by Councilman Richards and upon voice vote was declared carried. Councilman Richards asked that the Coimnittee on Fire and Light, consider an additional treat light for the intersection of 'Taft and I.Ior-roe Streets, and report on name at tho.next egular meeting. Councilman hlch.ards spoke of the danger existing at certain intersections due to growth of brush on adjoining property and asked what could be done to eliminate such conditions. h reply Councilman Robt. groan stated that in some of the places mentioned improvements could be made at such a time as further 'W.P.A. labor was available for slashing. BIDS 071 '11ATER PIPE At this time, bids asked for by ':'later Suparintendant Lockhart, to apply pipe necessary ibo venew the Iiadlock-Irondale line, sere op^nod and read as follows: u