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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00092 MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF MA1MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF MA1 COMMUNICATIONS From: Jefferson County Historical Society To- wit; To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Cow The Jefferson County Historical Society is plannin, connected with early life in Port Townsend in the old F One particularly appropriate item is the old hose Fire Department. This is now stored in the new Fire Hal have expressed their willingness to turn this over to t as a gift or on long term loan, as may be advisable and We therefore petition on that the Fire Dept. be au of this hose cart, which is no longer used by the Depar the Old Fire Bell Tower. Res Councilman Sullivan said that the Fire hose had Councilman Siebenbaum concurred and Mayor Bangerter r Light Committee. From: Board of Directors School District No. 50 Mr. Joseph Ryan, City C1•erk Port Townsend, Washington. Dear Mr. Ryan: The Board of Directors of Port Townsend School I the responsibility of conducting the school election. with the practice as outlined by the State Superinter February 20, 1958. We further request that Mrs. Marilyn Rose, the School District no. 50, be deputized to conduct elect area outside of the city limits of Port Townsend, Wae 1958, CONTINUED February 26, 1958 il. to install an exhibit of articles e Bell Tower. rt formerly used by the Volunteer The members of the Fire Dept. .s Society for this purpose, either the law governing city property. torized to permit the installation tent, as a permanent exhibit in Ictfully, '£arson County Historical Society Jeannette W. Rutledge Secretary been in use for a long time. ,red the problem to the Fire and wit; February 25, 195B rict No. 50 requests that you take understand that this is consistent t of Elections in his bulletin of k of the Board of Directors of s in the school district in the gton. Sincerely, Marilyn Rose Gerald Hunt James A: Campbell Robert H. Reid Charles D. Broders of Directors School District No. 50 Mayor Bangerter ordered the above communication f led. From: Washington State CeAgus Board To -wit; Washington State Census Board (Chapter 175, Laws 19 7) Name of Town or lity Port Townsend ARE YOU PLANNING TO TAKE A CENCUS? According to our records the last time a populati n cencus was taken of your municipality was 1950. If you are planning a cencus to determine the Vril 1, 1958 population of your municipality, return this form by n t later than March 1, 1958. You will be sent without charge an adequate supply of schedules and instructions manuals. It was moved by Councilman Mueller and seconded b Councilman Steve that the City do not take a census this year. Upon roll call vote all seven Councilmen present voted in the affirmative and motion carried. City Attorney Abraham reported to the Council the the request to the State for an easement through State property from the Morgan Hill s wage area was Signed, sealed and delivered. Councilman Sullivan advised the Council that Mr. ?d FBanklin had requested the use of the City He11 for a meeting.on sewage Mayor B n er er replied that the Cit y Hall bei ng a public building it was always open for all groups in the public interest. Councilman Lindsey reported the need of a street Light on Washington Street between Decatur and Morrison Streets. He made a motion that th3 street light be installed, the motion was seconded by Councilmen Steve. Upon roll cal vote all seven Councilmen present voted in the affirmative and motion carried. Councilman Steve inquired as to why living in one precinct you had to go into another precinct to vote. The Clerk informed Councilman Steve that as there were no suitable locations in the seventh precinct that the County Auditor, Superintendent of National, State and County elections had chosen the High School gymnasium as the closest and most suitable place. • Street Superintendent, Mr. Arey informed the Council of the need to purchase a piece of acreage on the Southwest corner of Sather Park for a City Street. The matter was referred to the Street committee, City Attorney, and the Stroel Supt. ADJOURNMEE rT As there was no further business to come begore he Council at this time it was moved By Councilman Sullivan and seconded by Counci111en Lindsey that the meeting adjourn. Upon roll call vote all seven Councilman present voted in the affirmative and Motion carried. t ATTEST: ( I-%�%'�/iJ /✓,�L_Jr-� CITY CLERK ,r '� •I I. t i�f LPrFtri I S_Y I l Ij I J I+ A r, 43 Y. 11 I Y t j 1 t� I ra , IFy / i I 11 s I. MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 18, 1958 t .L'oW N March vennaauag u�u The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, met in regular session this 18th day of March, 1958 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, Neyor George Bangerter -presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor George Bangerter, City Attorney xbraham, City Clerk Ryan, and Councilmen Avery, Ellis, Lindsey, Sullivan, Steve and Mueller. 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 Ave rythat the minutes be approved as read and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same. Upon roll call vote ell six Councilmen present voted in the affirmative an@ motion carried. REPORT OF OFFICERS Chief of Police The Police Report for the month of February 1958 was read and ordered filed. BUILDING PERMITS The following building permits were presented and read: Earl L. woods, erect dwelling, 31x 46 ft, frame construction, 3rd and Sheridan Ave. $9,000.00 D. H. Hill, rebuild garage, 20 x 25 ft, frame construction, 411 Fillmore, $300.00 It was moved by Councilman Ellis and seconded by Councilman Lindsey that the building permits be granted. Upon roll call vote all six Councilmen present voted in the affirmative and motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS From: Puget Sound Power and Light Company To -wit; March 14, 1958 Port Townsend, Mayor of Port Townsend and the City Council Washington Gentlemen: As of March 14, 1958, Puget Sound Power and Light Company is filing with the Washington Public Service Commission a revision to its Street lighting tariff. In keeping with our recent discussion with you, such revisions are designed to become effective April 14, 195B. A copy of the aforesaid revised tariff is available for inspection at our local office. P.L. Copps Local Manager The above communication was ordered filed. From: Association of Washington Cities To -wit: March 6, 195B Hon. George Bangerter Mayor of Port Townsend, city Hall Port Townsend, Washington Dear Doctor: Even thoughy working on the State Convention at present, it is also necessary to make ap our Regional Meeting schedule at this time. fas I recall, you very kindly extended an invitation, either personally or in behalf Df the City Council, for the 1958 meeting for cities of your district. Thus, Port Townsend xas included on our tentative schedule, which we trust may meet your approval. Would you kindly let us know just as soon as possible if the invitation still holds 3ood and, if so, whether the date mentioned on the attached schedule will be agreeable to you? If it is agreeable, about the only job that would need to ba done, as soon as you can, ' is to tie down a reservation for a dinner meeting, which we estimate now in a preliminary way would be about 30 to 40. It is desired to publish the schedule in the fairly near future showing not only the cities but the actual places where the meeting will be held. Ill Word as soon as convenient would be appreciated at your early convenience. Thanks very,,'•-•:- -' much for any consideration you may be able to give. With kind personal regards. Sincerely yours, Chester Biesen Executive Secretary It was moved by Councilman Avery and seconded by Councilman Sullivan that the invitatio be extended for Oct. 20, 195B. Upon roll call vote all six Councilman present voted in the affirmative motion carried. Mayor Bangerter instructed the City Clerk to forward a letter to the Association of Washington Cities confirming the invitation.