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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00642 Minutes of Regular Session, March 5, 1940, continued,614 Minutes of Regular Session, March 5, 1940, continued, The Veterans of Foreign Wars have been trying to make the bicycle riders conscious of Safety and Traffic rules through means of the Bicycle Safety Clubs organized by and for school children in Port Townsend, and therefor Key City Post #1495 Veterans of Foreign Wars voted at a regular meeting to extend to the Mayor, City Council, City Attorney, and City Police, sincere thanks for their splendid efforts and co-operation in their action to safeguard the lives of the bicycle riders in Port 'Townsend. Sincerely yours, Key City Post,#1495 Veterans of Foreign Wars Paul Hinton Post u an — - From Washington Old A eg Pension Union, to -wit: His Honor, Mayor Hirtzler March 4, 1940 and Members of the City Council Gentlemen: The members of the local branch of the Washington Old Age Pension Union respectfully re- quest the use of a room in the City Hall for their meetings, twice monthly.' This is a non profit organization, with but a five cent per month dues for stationery, etc., formed for the purpose of helping the eligible secure the state pension, so you see the question of rental for a meeting place is a serious one. We feel the work we have done in the past has been helpful to the older people in the county, and is worthy of support. We will appreciate what cooperation and consideration is given this request. Respectfully, Katheryne M. Gizinski, Sec. Washington News Letter Receipt wns acknowledged by the City Clerk of a Washington News Letter of the American Municipal Association, and Councilmen assured that same would be on file for any who might wish to read it. REQUISITIONS A requisition from the City Treasurer's office was presented and read as follows: 1 Burroughs Correct posture chair Style 12 $25.00 Green tapestry and scuff plates Less Govt., Discount .25% $18.75 It was moved by Councilman Robt. Brown, seconded -by Councilman Sullivan, that the foregoing requisition be granted. Motion carried. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A proposed emergency ordinance to provide funds for improvements and additions to, thee, Olympic Gravity Water System, entitled, '"AN ORDINANCE of the - City of Port Townsend providin for the making of certain extensions to, and replacements of, the existing municipal water works system of said city, and providing for the payment thereof by the issuance of emergency warrants upon the Olympic Gravity Water Fund of said City," which was read in full for the first reading at the last regular session of the Council, and incorporated in the minutes thereof, was read in full at this time for the second reading. It was moved by Councilman Lammers, seconded by Councilman Richards, that the third reading be by title only. Upon roll call vote, all six Councilmen presented voted in the affirmative, and the motion was declared carried. Third Reading and Passage The ordinance was then read by title only for the third reading, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Robt. Brown, seconded by Councilman Lammers, that the said ordinance do now pass. Upon roll call vote, all six Councilmen present voted in the affirmative, and the motion was declared carried. Truck License Refund Ordinance In conformation with a resolution adopted by the City Council at regular meeting on the 5th day of September, 1939, an ordinance relative to licensing of commercial vehicles, was presented and read at this time in full for the first reading as follows: ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE repealing the licensing of commercial trucks within the City of Port Townsend, and authorizing refund of payments by licensees to the City during the year 1939. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That that portion of Ordinance No. 1036, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE relating to and providing for the licensing of certain motor and other vehicles; defining offenses; providing regulations for the same; providing penalties; providing for the suspension and revocation of ordinances and repealing Ordinance No. 879," passed by the City Council December 5, 1933, approved by the Mayor December 8, 1933, affecting the licensing of commercial trucks within said city, be and the same is hereby repealed. Section 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Port Townsend, is hereby authorized to draw warrants upon the Current Expense Fund not exceeding the amount heretofore budgeted for the purpose of refunding license fees to those persons who paid commercial truck vehicle license to the City of Port Townsend during the year 1939. - �a t . ;i 615 Minutes of Regular Session March 5 1940, continued. Section.3. That this ordinance be published once in the Port Townsend Leader to be in force and take effect as provided by law. Passed by the City Council ' Approved by the Mayor _Z �* - ftyor. Attest: City Clerk. It visa moved,by Councilman Robt. Brown, seconded by Councilman Lammers, that the first reading be considered the second reading, and that the third reading be by title only. Upon roll call vote, all six Councilmen present voted in the affirmative, and the motion visa declared carried. Third Reading and Passage The proposed ordinance was then read by title only for the third reading, whereupon it visa moved by Councilman Robt. Brown, seconded by Councilman Sullivan, that the ordinance do now pass. Upon roll call vote all six Councilmen present voted in the affirmative, and the motion was declared carried. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS Re: Vacation of Alley Councilman Robt. Brown reporting for the Street Committee, upon the request of Mr. W.A. Myers, for vacation of an alley, as read at the last regular meeting and referred to the Street Committee, stated that inasmuch as the said alley was uuunded entirely by property owned by Mr. Myers, and did not 1n any way connect platted streets, the Committeewished to report in favor of such action. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Lammers, and seconded by Councilman Phillip Brown, that notice of the proposed vacation be posted in accordance with the law, and that a horsing thereon be set for the evening of April 16th, 1940, the same being the regular meeting night of the City Council. Motion carried. Recess It was moved by Councilman Robt. Brown, seconded by Councilman Lewis, that the Council recess at this time (8:10 P.M.) for a short period. Motion carried. Reconvened The council reconvened in session at 9:10 o1clock, P:M., with the following officers and members present: 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., Donnie Sullivan, Fred G. Lewis, and Phillip E. Drown. . Re: Building Ordinance It was moved by Councilman Lewis that the present Building Ordinance be changed if found feasible, in order to enable the erection of certain types of buildings not allowed by the present Building Ordiance within the first and second fire zones. There being no second to this motion forthcoming, the matter was referred to a special committee consisting of the Building Committee, Fire Committee, and Fire Chief, for full investigation as to the possibility of such action. Re: Leyda Street Lease Councilman Robt. Brown reporting for the Street Committee, upon the application of Mr. Ralph Leyda for lease of that portion of the Monroe Street lying between Water Street and Port Townsend Bay, stated that inasmuch as Mr. Leyda had made arrangements to lease the property fronting on each side of said portion of Monroe Street, the Committee was in favor of granting such a lease, and moved -that a lease on said portion of Monroe Street be granted Mr. Leyda. This motion was seconded by Councilman Sullivan, and carried by voice vote of the Council. Re: Winchester Street Lease Councilman Robt. Brown reporting upon the referred request of Mr. M. D. Winchester, for a lease of certain streets, stated that because of oral protests received, he wished to ask that the Committee be given further time to investigate, which was granted. Re: Willow Street Sewer The matter of the Willow Street sewer, as requested by various residents of that die trict, Councilman Robt. Brown, stated that full data was not as yet available, but that the Committee would have a full report at the next regular meeting. Re: O'Meara Communication In an informal discussion of the request of Mr. Charles O'Meara, for elimination of the parking limit signs on that portion of Adams Street South of Water Street, it was the con- sensus of opinion of those present that with proper cooperation between Mr. OtMeara, and the Police Department, no action would be necessary by the Council. The Building Committee had no report to make relative to the replacing or rebuilding of the front entrance to the City Hall Building.