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Home My WebLink About00159 MINUTES OF THZ REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 31 1960 CONTINUTEDn ___. ". r� 268 ........, _....»�. .o. ..,._._.._�... a...�..�--r_.�..�"u......:.,....av�.atu..a.a.sc,•.Se..L,...�s...e..u�.L«:...L.•...-r...w...uu....r..1e.�:`v...._w..u_.:�s+�.wa a..+,b.ws MINUTES OF THZ REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 31 1960 CONTINUTED ._ It was moved b^ Councilman 1,luoller seconded by Co,rncilmnn 3winlioe that the resolution be " pleated. 'lotion carried. OPEIIINfi Cr CITY:; CO:.IFH J:d11SIV:, INSURANCE BID Pruee Yragor for Farmers Insurance submitted the only bid for Comprehensive Insurance for j the City. Total Bid :1,719.86. It was moved by Councilmnn Mueller seconded by Councilman Siebenbsum that the Farmers Insurance Company Pid be accepted. :,lotion carried. As this bid was more than half been budgeted for Councilman Mueller moved seconded by Councilman Siebenbnum tlint the City Attorney be instrucbed to draw up the necessary ordinance n in the amount of $19.86. 'lotion carried. .S IR-XI & OLD iUSINES3 on Councilman Swinhoe retorted for the Police Committee installing rod lights on the top.of" �j olice cars similar to hose on vehicles of other law enforcement agencies, anyin[; no money is avnilnbe in the budget for making the installations, and that it was the mommitees opinio ty that the police cars ore already wall identified, and that no action should be taken at this III time on the ranuest. Councilman Sullivan reported for the Humane Society on the re^uast to move the animal shelter, say+ng that the humane Society would not nova the nnimal shelter, and that the j'- animals 'were b9ing gassed and not si:ot, there would be no more cremating of dogs unless the owners requested it. Arrnngemonts have boon made under which n truck will Dick up the gassed dogs and haul them away. Sullivan said that onch month between 30 and 70 dogs Vlore destroyed and that they were doing the best job they could do with the amount of money they had. Councilman Sullivan said that he had visted the King County humane Society and was told that aI robably a leash law would solve the dog problem here, and asked the Council what they though of a leash lnw end if they would go for a leash law. Attorney Abraham mentioned that the ^ity did not own the Humane Society nor does it operate it nor does it have any control over it, meroley in effect hires the hirnnne society to keen the dog & cat problems that the City ight Nava. It is something like a contract ol:eration. ..a do not do the hiring or £iroing nor `�-- o we determin the policy of the human society. Mayor Leighton mpde the announcement that Mrs Gilchrist of the Library had resigned on account of ill health and that the Lil;rary board land hired 'hiss Rutledge to superviso on a ert time basis. :ny�r Leighton informed the Cow-icil that negotiations are underway with the state for eyment of funds to the City in lieu of taxes for fire protection now given the Fort ''holden Dinrnostic & Treatment Center by the City Fire Department and siad negotiations would be completed soon. Councilman Siebenbnum told the City Council he i:nd received conplaints concerning the nois aused b y the go-carts, which use the section of washington street in front of memorial fuel 11on Sundays. 'Ihe said women complained that the noisy go-carts interfered with their TV recepti n. 1`.a7or Leighton referredthe matter to the jibrect Committee. Councilwoman Avery said that she was attending her final meeting as a member of the Counci nd thanked other members and city officials for the co-operation she had received. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to come before the Council at this time it vras moved by ouncilman Sullivan seconded b- Councilman Lafferty that the mooting do now adjourn, motion nrried. Attest: -Ult, Il 1r_ 0 May 17 1960 r> Port Townsend Anshington u. The City Council if the City of Port Townsend mot in regular session this 17th day of May � 1960 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 'Aayor Protein Siebenbaum presiding. 1 C ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Protein 3iobenbaum, City Attorney Abraham, City Clerk Youngblood, Councilman Sullivan, Mueller, Lafferty, Lindsey, 3winhoo, +t` Mayor Leighton & Councilman Avery absent. s, [`s: LII1I17TE3 OF THE Pi?EVIQUS SES3I011 j , The mini4tes of the previous session were read in full and it was moved by Councilman Mueller seconded b7 Councilman Swinhoe that the minutes be approved an road and the '.favor an t; • Oity Clerk be authorized to sign same. Motion carried. I POLIC3 REPORT The Police Report for the month of April 1960 visa read in full and was ordered filed. }' BUILDING PERMITS ' • 'Iho following, building permits were presented and noted upon as follows: j #` Gordon Bader, Home, 251X401 Frame, Maple 3t., $10,000.00. ' Vim Trager, Addition to house, StX281, Frame, Rusting Ave, $150.00. Jack Germanu, Tear off Back Porch & Rebuild, 141X201, Frame, B29 Madison, $500.00. I V.S. Bates, Rebuild Back Porch, 51X101, Frame, 1727 Jefferson, $25.00. tct ® It was moved by Councilman 1Auellor seconded by Councilman Lafferty that the building permits be granted. Motion Carried. `iOVIlIG PERMIT The following moving permit was presented and acted upon as follows: Leonard Balch, two section of buildings, from Fort Aorden to Beckett Point, 251X501,25IX401. "- It was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Lafferty that the moving permit be granted. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS `1g The following ❑omdunnication was presented and acted upon as follows: 14rs Floyd Smith, Secretary, Girl Scounts of America, to -wit: f Mayor Leighton W Chairman, City Council !1 Port Townsend, Washington Her Honor the Mayor: uj( As you are chairman of the City Council this letter is refHrrad to you. The eastern Joffors County Girl Scout Council would like to construct an outdoor fireplace to the rear of the e Girl Scout House and wislies to know the procedure for this matter and what the fire laves are on such a matter, also any other factors necessary for this project. The fireplace would be 3 used to further outdoor training of the girls for camping purposes and outdoor cooking. Ther pis would be supervision while the fireplace ..as in use. It would be greatly appreciated if you could get this information to us very soon as we would like to get the fireplace built as t.�.: soon as possible if it would be allowed. (.. I I Ydurs truly, Mrs Floyd Smith ` Secretary, , .. 929 ''adison, Port 'Townsend, Wadi ington Mayor Protein Siebenbaum referred the communiention to the fire and light committee. " a RESOLUTION 110. 60-3 A RT:SOL{1TIOU OF TIC' CITY COUNCIL OF TH3 CITY OF PORT 'PO':r'N31;11D, AUTHORI=IG '.iR) DIRECTING Td*i Tfl'II;' ER OF THE SUM OF 1?20.00 PRO' - HP•, ADW713TISING AND PU9LICA IO11 ,1PPROPRTATIOII TO THE CO"BII1^D `t � Z113URS110E PRE7.1TUM APPROPRLITIOII III PIPP GENCRAL CITY FU11D OF THE j " BUDGET OF SAID CITY FOR THE YEAR 1960. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City'of Port Townsend, 'Nashington as follows: That the City Clerk of said city be, and he in hereby, authorized and directed j j to transfer the mum of $20.00 from the Advertising and Publications appropriation to 4 the Combined Insurance Premium appropriation in the General City Fund of the Budget ' ® for said city for the year 1960. Presented, To ssed and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council held on May 17th 1960. i John H. Siebenbau m Mayor Pro Tom Attest Gale I. Youngblood ; City Clerk 1 z'• C$prog d s t form: iZY A rtorneygr. 1 �,