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Home My WebLink About00062 MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 21, 1957, CONTINUED.n 84�Lr MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 21, 1957, CONTINUED. of the City Fire Department, respectifully petition that you, as the governing body of the City of Port Townsend, authorize the purchase, from the proper funds, of two hand ii fire extinguishers. the After inspecting several makes and sizes of such fire extinguishing equipment, Officers recommend the Prato Fire Extinguisher which sells at $6.95 each, plus tax or its equivalent. Extinguishers of this size can be easily operated by any member of the Chetzemoke Golden age Club in case of emergency. i Because of the pride of the members in their club house, and the care with which they use it, Extinguisherd of this type should be entirely adquate for the purpose. Chetzemoke Golden Age Club B9 Jeannette W. Rutledge It was moved by Councilman Mueller and seconded by Councilman Steve that two fire Extinguishers be bought and charged to the Current Expense Fund. Upon roll call vote all A six Councilmen present voted in the affirmative and motion carried. Fromthe State of Washington Census* Board.to-wit: May S, 1957 �.. Honorable Mayor and City Council Port Townsend, Washington it Gentlemen: One of our field representatives, Mr. Donald Hayes, visited your City on May 7, 1957 and discussed at considerable length the population of Port Townsend with, Y Mr. Ryan. ° f As you know, the Census Board certified a population figure of 4,700 for Port Townsend on April 1, 1956. Mr. Hayes noted that City Officials as well as the i �w Chamber of Commerce believe that this figure is substantially lower then that which L might be revealed by an actual census. The Census Board would be very happy if a Censu were taken, and would cooperate in every way possible.; The following suggestions for taking a census were outlined to Mr. Ryaus The Staff would consist of one supervisor and from eight to ten enumerators, The l- Supervisor, experienced in directing operations of this kind, would be made available I" by the Census Board at the standard rate of $3.00 per hour. The enu merators would be residents of Port Townsend. The proceedures and definitions of residents wouldX' conform to those of the Federal Census Bureau. The Census Board would furnish all4,F3 foams and schedules with out charge. The cost of the entire Census would be approx- imately $600 to 700 dollars, possibly even less. The schedule of operation would be as follows: (1) lay out the City into blocks on Sunday; (2) select, train and begin the enumeration on Monday, and (3) complete the entire Census by Wednesday evening. #� as the certification date of the Census Board's population figures is April 1, 1957, a decision must be reached immediately so that the Census may be completed no ah, later than June 1,� Sincerely yours, (S) Calvin F. Schmid {y;; After a little discussion it was decided that because the State was going to open upIP Fort Warden around July of this year, it would serve no purpose to take a Census this ! ', year and then take another next year after the State opens the Fort up. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONSIL Ordinance No. 1334 h9W'' AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, providing for a lien g against real property for delinquent garbage collection charges. WHEREAS a garbage collection service has heretofore been provided by the City M. 'i and charges levied therefore, and WHEREAS a lien against property served by said garbage collection service is ! ss required in order to effectively collect the said charges, now therefore �+'= f�- THE CITY COUNCIL OF TM CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DO ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. Delinquent charges for collection of garbage in and by the said City shsll ecume as lien against the property for which the garbage service shall have een rendered. Such lien shall be made effective by filing a notice thereof specif$ing the charges, the period covered by the charges and giving a legal description of the premises at which the service was rendered. Such lien shall be filed with the same Official and within the time and shall be foreclosed within the time and manner prescribed by law for filing and foreclosing liens for labor and material. Such lien shall be prior to any and all other liens and encumbrances filed subsequent to the filing of such lien, but shall be subject to all general taxes and local improvement �I assessments, whether levied prior or subsequent thereto. f. Section 2. This ordinance is declared to be urgent and necessary for the i immed a� preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the people of said City of Port Townsend, and shall take effect and be in force immediately upon, from an after its passage, approval and lawful publication as required by law. �1 Read for the first, second and third times, passed by the council and approved and signed by the Mayor on May 21st, 1957. Mayor �� ntteat• i City Cer first Mueller and seconded by Councilman Avery that the B the second reading and the third reading be rend by title only. Upon roll call vote all six Councilmen present voted in the affirmative and motion carried. • 5• Fig✓ a :% u` MI]NTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 21, 1957, CONTINUED. THIRD READING AND PASStGE ' Ordinance # 1334 was read for the third time by title only, and it was moved by Councilman Sullivan and seconded by Councilman Siebenbsum that Ordinance # 1334 do now pass. Upon roll call vote all six Councilmen present voted in the affirmative and motion carried. 0 l • a r ?I r �I+t i 6 _:.., 'I ;! COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE BIDS As this was the time for opening of bide for comprehensive Insurance for the City of Port Townsend, bids were opened as follows: Farmers Insurance Group $956.92 It was moved by Councilman Sullivan and seconded by Councilman Steve that the Farmers Insurance Group Bid be accepted. Upon roll call vote all six Councilmen present voted in the affirmative and motion carried. NEW ADM UNFI-INISkED BUSINESS Councilman Steve generally discussing Ammeter Oils request for a No Parking area at their new bulk plant loading platformrecommended that the wording be as follows: That portion of Monroe Street lying between Water and Front Streets be designated a No Parking Area except for loading and unloading purposes. It was,,moved-by.Councilman Steve and seconded by Councilman Idueller that the request do now be granted. Upon roll call vote all six Councilmen present voted in the affirmative and motion carried. Councilman Sullivan introduced Mr. Fran Miller Chairman of the Rhododendron Festival Committee who reauested the Council to authorize free parking in the downtown area on Saturday May 25, 1957 as had been the practice in previous years. It was moved by Councilman Ellis and seconded by Councilman Steve that the request for free parkingon Saturday May 25, 1957 be granted. Upon roll call vote all six Councilmen present voted in the affirmative and motion carried. ADJOURNMENT As there was no f*rther business to come before the Council at this time it was moved by Councilman Steve and seconded by Councilman Siebenbsum that the meeting adjourn. Upon roll call vote all six Councilmen present voted in the affirmativeand motion carried. MAYOR T• _ elty Clerk i