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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00033 MINUTES OFu 52 MINUTES OF Port Townsend, Washington Jar4tary 22, 1957. The City Coucjail of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, met in regular session this 22nd day of anuary, 1957, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, Mayor George Bangerter presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and Members present were as follows: Mayor George.Bangertar'o City Attorney Abraham, City Clerk Ryan and Councilman:Ellis,Mueller, Siebenbaum, Sullivan, Lindsey, and Steve. Councilman Avery arrived during the reading of the minutes and participated in the remainder of the meeting. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSION The minutes of the previous session. were read in full , and it was moved by Councilman Mueller and seconded by Councilman Lindsey the t-the minutes be approved as read and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign some. Upon'roll call vote all seven Counc- ilmen present voted in the affirmative and motion carried. BUILDING PERMITS The following building permits were presented and read: Del. Guzzi Con'slt. Co. ,Commercial Building, 6119" X 35',Concrete B1ock,Polk & Clay, 99429.00 Louis C. Imbleau, Build Shed and remodle Garage,121 Y. 161, Frame, Sims Way & Hendricks 600.00 It wasmoved by Councilman Siebenbaum and seconded by Councilman Avery that the building permits be granted. Upon roll call vote all seven Councilmen present voted in the affirmative and motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS From A. Clemens Grady to -wit: January 7, 1957 City Council City Hall Port Townsend, Washington Gentlemen: Herewith on behalf of the upbown 'theater a check in the sum of $50.00 for 1957 license fees for that operation. We likewise enclose a portion of the Seattle P.I. dated December 21, 1956, con- taining an editorial concerning city taxes on theaters. It appears to ws that the operation of a movie theater is a legitimate business enterprise. It creates am loyment, fills a'local need and certainly is -an -attraction to tourista and other visitors to the city. Certainly it is not Coin operated so as to put it in a class with pinball machines or juke boxes. It rem=is a legitimate business the some as other businesses operated in cities and towns. Yet in order to keep in operation it not only must pay an annual license fee of $50,00 , which is enclosed as aforesaid, but likewise must pay and collect from its patrons a percen- tage of the ticket sales. If all other businesses were treated in the same manner the movies would have no right to object. However, it does seem a bit unfair to single out movies only for this type of treatment. Accordingly, the request is made that this unequal assessment be cancelled as soon as may ltbe possible. We know that the City Council would never have adopted any such ordinance had not the State first indtituted such a program. We also realize that the City has budget problems and we do not wish to upset them. However, the amount of income derived at the present time from this tax is so small that it should not cause any serious hardship in that regard. On the other hand it would mean a graat deal to the movie people. re know that you will consider this action and give it fair treatmenj. The above letter was referred to the City Attorney. GAS AND OIL BIDS Bids for Gasoline and Stove and Furnace oil and Diesel Oil were opened and read as follows: Standard oil Company of California. Chevron Gasoline .238 Chevron Supreme .268 Chevron Diesel Fuel .148 Standard Furnace Oil .148 Standard Stove Oil .163 Tidewater Oil Company. Motor Diesel Puel. .148 Stove Oil .167 Gasoline .243 Union Oil Company. Gasoline .278 Union Burner Oil and or Diesel .148 Bud Ammeter Oil Company. Furnace oil anddDiesel Oil. .225 Stove Oil. .021. x 11 (0) *7 VI -r, F .. ' . c Y �y r r 5� r, r sr tom, r 11, � e • x t I - I I MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 22, 1957, CONTINUED. General Petroleum Corporation. Gasoline .24.8 Shall Oil Co. Gasoline .23.3 Harper Oil Co.' Shell'Ftmnaae Oil 0.1405 Shell Stove Oil. .153 It was moved by Councilman Mueller and Seconded by Councilman Steve that the bid of Shell Oil coo being lowest and best for the City for gasoline and*Harper Oil. company being lowest and beat for the City to furnish Furnace and Stove Oil. and Standard Oil. Company Standard Diesel Oil* being lowest and best for the City that these bids be accepted. Upon roll call vote all seven Councilmen present voted in the affirmative and motion carried. MAYORS MESSAGE Mayor Bangerter read the following message to the Council. To the citizens of Port Townsend on this first day of January, 1957, the outlook for the new year is brighter then fob the past two years, 1956 was- the turning point for our'City, and many good things are promised for the months ahead. I take this opportunity to thank all the citizens for the sympathetic and generous help they have given me. My appreciation goes to the City Council for their services; to the City Clerk Mr. Joseph Ryan, for a splendid job; and to Mr. Lyall Arey, Street and Water Superintend- ent, for the efficiently run Street department. I can say now, as i did a year ago, that the streets of Port Townsend are a credit, and are superior to those of any city our size or larger in the -State, notwithstanding the mi Iles of streets in our city. To the Librarian and the Library Committee my thanks for a job well done. The park board and park caretaker have performed'their duties with care and condideration, and their efforts are sincerely appreciated. Our park and terrace have been admired by many visitors to our city. I wish to extend to the Fire Department my sincere appreciation - both the volunteer and the paid personnel of the department.I am appreciative to the Police Department, Chief Willestoft and the Patrolmen for the services they have rendered the public. Their efforts'have been praiseworthy. My thanks go to the Port Townsend Port Commis a ion- Colonel F.W. Mailroy, Mr. Lyall Johnson and Mr. Jules Can, for their efforts to both th County and the City. To the Chairman of the planning Commission, Mr. Harry Baker, I extend my thanks -I am grateful for your help. I wish to thank the businessmen and women for their work and efforts to make Port Townsend a better place in which to live. My appreciation goes to those citizens who decorated their businesses, -streets and homes at Christmas time so that all of us could enjoy their batitiful creations. Thanks to all the city employees gor their services to the city. My appreciation to Commander Frederick Channle, Officer in charge of the Indian Island Annex of Bangor; to Commander Don De Forest, Harbor Defense Units, U.S. Navy, Fort Worden; and Lt. JG. Donald Carter, Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard for your exceedingly fine cooperation during the pest year. You showed your desire to be citizens of our community. Your participation in local activities has endeared you to all our citizens, Your staffs, enlisted personnel and employees have been cooperative in -helping the city keep its head up. I sincerely appreciate your interest in Port Townsend. It is people like you who make a city worthwhile. May I say to the People of the County that the citizens of Port Townsend do appre- ciate your help and cooperation, your frRendliness and assistance are worthwhile. To the Scholls, officials staff and students we are grateful for your services and support in these times. My thanks go to the men of Puget Sound Power and Light Company for their devotion to duty, for their efforts to keep us supplied with electric service, regardless of weather. The workers merit our highest braise. To the Chamber of Commerce, the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Soroptomist and kiwania Cltlbs, the American Legion and V.F.W., many thanks for your cooperation during the year, and for the many important projects they embarked upon. To the Crown Zellerbaoh management and employees, my gratitude for ap3endid achievment during the past year, and for your continued faith in our city. My heartiest appreciation to the Cityts churches for the moral and cultural accom- plishments and their ever willingness to assist in all things for the spiritual uplift and the benefit of our citizens. Thanks to the PTA for their readiness to assist in the welfare of our scholls. I thank all the citizens for their splendid efforts to keep Port Townsend gAing forward. May your efforts be crowned with greater success and happiness during the year 1957. LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT Mayor Bangerter at this time appointed Rev. Warren R. Fenn to the Library Board for the five year term beginning Januaryl, 1957. RESOLUTION NO. 57-1 WHEREAS: It appears to the City Council of the City of Port Townsend from certain matter presented by the Finance Committee of said Council that it is desireable and ben- eficial to the various cities of the State of Washington that said cities be permitted to assess a two-thirds od one percent sales tax on sales of goods within their boundaries for their own use and lawful purposes, and that said sales tax be permitted to be levied by said cities at their individual discretion: BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Port Townsend, through its Mayor and City Council assembled, approves and supports the passage of an act of The Washington State Legislature authorizing and empowering Cities of every class in said state to levy and collect a sales tax of two-thirds of one percent on sales of goods within said cities, provided that each of said cities, by their elected officials, shall have the power to determine whether or not said tax shall be levied within its boundaries. DR. GEORGE BANGERTER Filed this 22nd day of January, 1957. mayor ATTEST: JOSEPH G. RYAN, CITY CLERK r i