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Home My WebLink About00638 MINUTES (14)u REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY, 20, 1940 Port Townsend, Washington Tuesday, February 20, 1940 The CITY COUNCIL of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, met in regular session this 20th day of February, 1940, at 7:30 o'clock, P.M., in the Council Chambers in the City Hall Mayor Hirtzler presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and members answering present to Roll Call were as follows: Mayor H. L. Hirtzler; City Attorney, W. J. Daly; City Clerk, C. F. Christian, and Councilmen C. E. Richards; Robt. W. Brown; Wm. Lammers, Sr., and Dennis Sullivan. READING OF MINUTES Minutes Approved It was moved by Councilman Robt. Brown, seconded by Councilman Sullivan, that the minutes of the previous session be approved as read. Motion carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Treasurer's Report The monthly report of the City Treasurer was read and referred to the Finance Co:msitte Water Superintendent The monthly report of the Water Superintendent was read and referred to the Water Committee. Report of the Water Superintendent showing the flow of water thru main line meters for the week ending February 13, 1940, was read and ordered filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Councilman Lammers reported for the Water Committee on the matter of the contemplated Hastings Avenue and Fillmore Street inprovements, and stated that the Committee was in favc of these lines as requested. BUILDING PERMITS Requests for permission to build were presented and read as follows: From Marvin E. Clough, to -wit: Port Townsend, Washington February 19, 1940 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council Port Townsend, Washington Gentlemen: Permission is requested to erect a five room, frame, dwelling, approximately 261 x 34on my property situate Lot 3, Block 128, L. B. Hastings 1st Addition; at an estimated cost of $500.00 for materials. Respectfully submitted, Marvin E. Clough From Art Burg, to -wit: Port 'Townsend, Washington February 10, 1940 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council Port Townsend, Washington Gentlemen: Permission is requested to erect a four room, frame, dwelling, approximately 30t x 30on the property situate Lots 2 & 3, Block 9, Mountain View Addition; at an estimated cost of $1000.00. Respectfully submitted, Art Burg By- Lloyd C. Southard From Paul W. Clements, to -wit: Garage & workshop, 16 x 32, Cost $125.00, at 1602 Lincoln St. Paul W. Clements From V. J. Howser, to -wit: Port 'Townsend, Washington To the Honorable Mayor and City Council February 15, 1940 Port Townsend, Washington Gentlemen: Permission is requested to erect a frame woodshed, approximately 61 x 81, on my property situate Lot 30, Block 31, Eisenbeis Addition; at an estimated cost of $10.00 for materials. Respectfully submitted, V. J. Howser , N 607 Minutes of Regular Merting February 20 1940, continued. From Stevens and Starrett, to -wit: Port Townsend, Washington February 20, 1940 Gentlemen: Permission is requested to tear down about 30 feet of the rear, or southerly, portion of the building situate 941 Water Street; and to reseal the end thus left. Lumber and debris torn down will be completely removed from premises. Respectfully submitted, Stevens and Starrett By- E..M. Starrett From Olympic Pile Driving Company, to -wit: Port Townsend, Wash. February 20, 1940. Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Port Townsend Port Townsend, Washington Gentlemen: Permission is hereby requested to raise a section approximately 18 feet by 24 feet, about 8 feet higher, of the roo: of our warehouse at the Madison Street Marine Ways, and inclose, the side walls in with corregated iron in accordance with Fire District Ordinance No. 2. Estimated cost of materials to be $75.00. Very truly yours, OLYMPIC PILE DRIVING COMPANY By- Harry A. Cotton HAC:B President To Committee Permits as requested by Mr. Starrett and Mr. Cotton, were referred to the Building Committee for investigation and report at the next regular session, inasmuch as this property lies within the first or second fire zones. Permits Granted.' It was moved by Councilman Sullivan, seconded by Councilman Richards, that the permits requested by Mr. Clough; Mr. Burg; Mr. Clements, and Mr. Howser, be granted. Motion carrie COMMUNICATIONS From the Department of Highways, to -wit: Olympia February 8, 1940 Mr. C. F. Christian City Clerk Port Townsend, Washington Dear Sir: The City of Port 'Townsend's December allotment, based on January collections, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 181, Laws of 1939, amounts to $647.11. Very truly yours, J. W. HAMILTON District Engineer By: E. W. ELVIELL Engr. State Aid Hwys. District No. 3 > r 93t N 607 Minutes of Regular Merting February 20 1940, continued. From Stevens and Starrett, to -wit: Port Townsend, Washington February 20, 1940 Gentlemen: Permission is requested to tear down about 30 feet of the rear, or southerly, portion of the building situate 941 Water Street; and to reseal the end thus left. Lumber and debris torn down will be completely removed from premises. Respectfully submitted, Stevens and Starrett By- E..M. Starrett From Olympic Pile Driving Company, to -wit: Port Townsend, Wash. February 20, 1940. Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Port Townsend Port Townsend, Washington Gentlemen: Permission is hereby requested to raise a section approximately 18 feet by 24 feet, about 8 feet higher, of the roo: of our warehouse at the Madison Street Marine Ways, and inclose, the side walls in with corregated iron in accordance with Fire District Ordinance No. 2. Estimated cost of materials to be $75.00. Very truly yours, OLYMPIC PILE DRIVING COMPANY By- Harry A. Cotton HAC:B President To Committee Permits as requested by Mr. Starrett and Mr. Cotton, were referred to the Building Committee for investigation and report at the next regular session, inasmuch as this property lies within the first or second fire zones. Permits Granted.' It was moved by Councilman Sullivan, seconded by Councilman Richards, that the permits requested by Mr. Clough; Mr. Burg; Mr. Clements, and Mr. Howser, be granted. Motion carrie COMMUNICATIONS From the Department of Highways, to -wit: Olympia February 8, 1940 Mr. C. F. Christian City Clerk Port Townsend, Washington Dear Sir: The City of Port 'Townsend's December allotment, based on January collections, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 181, Laws of 1939, amounts to $647.11. Very truly yours, J. W. HAMILTON District Engineer By: E. W. ELVIELL Engr. State Aid Hwys. District No. 3 > r 93t JWH: NM u KB tt}h. Mr. Marrow From Ralph W. Leyda, to -wit: Port Townsend, Wash. February 20, 1940. h To the Honorable Mayor and Members y; of the City Council of the City of Port Townsend g+ r�^ itj� - ,qv Gentlemen:- s`, I wish to apply for a lease from the City of Port Townsend for the property which is a . b continuance of Monroe St. between blocks four and five from Water St, to and including the tide lands. 1 I wish to use this property for the storing of boats for rental. aka The City of Port Townsend would receive great benefit from this. With a little advertizing a showing how Port Townsend is stragetically located in the center of the Sport Salmon Fishing Area, a greatly number of sportsmen would visit this city. They would use this city as their headquarters for Salmon Fishing if they were assured that boats were available for a k ,q reasonable rental. Respectfully, Ralph W. Leyda The foregoing communication was referred to the Street Committee for investigation and w report. r I