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Home My WebLink About00161 MINUTES OF.THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 7, 1960 CONTINUEDu • .. .. .. IpN 272 �+ Y' AND �.r ....... ..•...•�u.0 a.. �•.rrW..y.�.� .. ......�u ,.. ..� .w•.•Ili.....�•�—..•..�..1w�...r.u.?.J:.ua.w.u...u......:.•.�uL.•�..vla.�Y•�.�L��w.u-:'.4 i�r..ur•...u�.w.<..•..ur.�.. :.::::..Y MINUTES OF.THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 7, 1960 CONTINUED Protective Order of Elks throughout the United States and its possessions. ['Port Townsend Lodge No. 317 will conduct this important ceremony as proscribed by our ritual t 7:00 P.M. on the above date Juno 14 at which time a fifty -star flag will be presented to he City of Port Townsend. e officers and members of Fort Townsend Lodge No. 317, cordially invited all city officials o join with us on this important occasion in observing -the anniversary of our Flag. \: Respectfully, Sheldon Allen �j Chairman of Elks Flag Day _i Committee NEW AND OLD BUSINESS Councilman Sullivan reported that the KOKarts had moved tb the fair grounds and there would be no more running the Karts on City Streets. :i. City Attorney ,Abraham reported on the Radio problem for the Fire and Police Depts., saying that he rind n call from the atotorola people asking if anything had boon done on the problem. ! hey emphasised the August 1st deadline :ut after some discussion they conceded that they Leighton •robably would not shut us down on Aug. lst but ebentualy would get to us. Mayor eferred the matter to the police & license committee and the City Attorney. Mayor Leighton had the City Clerk read the committee list for the year as follows: Finance - George Mueller John Siebenbaum, Mary Johnson. Police & License - Roy Lindsey, Joe Steve, Mary Johnson Fire & Light - John Lafferty, Joe Steve, Dennis Sullivan. Streets & Sewers, Dennis Sullivan, John Lafferty, Roy Lindsey. Tatar - John Siebenbaum, George Mueller, Dennis Sullivan Harbor & Health - Joe Steve, George Mueller, John Siebenbaum, Bldg, & Minn. - Mary Johnson, John,Lafferty, Roy Lindsey I; Special Commitec: - Municipal Legislation - John, Lfferty, George Mueller, Roy Lindsey. 'hater Supt. Aroy informed and asked permission of the Council that lie needed about 7001 ore of 4" pipe to complete the line from Cherry St. to the Fort Gate and that he lied enough oney left over to purchase and lay the the pipp and could purchase the pipe from Johns- ! tanville at the some bid price of 98) per foot. It was moved by Councilman Siebonbaum second d j, y Councilmen Lindsey that Water Supt. Arey be authorized to purchnse the necessary pipe need d o finish the line. Motion carried. Councilman Sullivan reported to the Council that the Humane Sociedy had put away 26 dogs, 2 cots and had found homes for 10 other dogs, in the month of May. Councilmen Johnson asked the City Attorney for information concerning the residents vh o ji equosted again for City '•inter. The City Attorney said that the lino to which the portage ay people would liked to connect is the one owned by the Navy and which branches from the ity line between Cl:imacum and aladlock and extends to Indian Island. He said the City would ..f. ove no legal right to connect to the Navy line. After some further discussion Councilman teve said that he would like to go on record as being aprosed to the sprinkling hours. h; ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to come before the Council at this time it was moved by ouncilmon Sullivan seconded by Councilman Steve that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion arried. MAYOR / ✓�cCiccc%r2C/ �)-�(K... ttest. Yl�� eP s.� IL 4. I 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 21, 1960 i Juno 21, 1960 <' Port Townsend, Washington The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington met in regular session this 21s day of June 1960, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, Mayor Leighton presid ing. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Leighton, City Attorney Abraham, City Clerk Youngblood, Councilmen Sullivan, Mueller, Lafferty, Steve, Siebenbaum, Lindsey, Johnso MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION f The minutes of the previous session were read in full and it was moved by Councilman Mueller seconded by Councilman Lindsey that the minutes be approved as read and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same. Upon roll call vote all Councilman present voted in the affirmitive and motion declared carried. BUILDING PERMITS '. The following building permits were presented and read and acted upon as follows: Roy Bergstrom, House, 30aX451, Frame. Washington & Pierce St., $6,000.00. i Harry Meyer, Porch, 10aX101, Frame, 29th & Sheridan, $50.00. r Addison P. Lewis, Business Building, 3lfX90a, Concrete & Stone, Water St, $10,000.00. ! J. Hall Adams, Re -model Garage & Concrete Slab, Jackson & Reed, $400.00. It was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Lafferty that the building j permits be granted, motion carried. II COMMUNICATIONS From Mary Johnson, Arts Festival Chairman, to -wit: June 21, 1960 Port Townsend City Council 4 Port Townsend, Washington Gentlemen: The summer Arts Festival Committee requests permission to hold demonsyrations and other even s on the sidewalks of the city streets during the Festival week, July 1-6th inclusive. Also, there will be a puppet show in one of the store windows up -town, where there may be a crowds condition onf the corner for about one half hour on July 1st, 2nd and 4th. We request that the police Chief be informed of this event. Respectfully submitted, Mary Johnson, General Chairman r It was moved by Councilman Sullivan seconded by Councilmen Steve that the above request be granted. Motion carried. p From Mrs Zells M. Barrie. June 1960. to -wit: t To the Mayor & City Council: Dear Mesdames & Sirs: �• I am writing in behalf of many who do not like to enter a door leading to a tavern to purchase tickets to ride the bus (Greyhound) out of town, or have strangers coming to town compelled to enter for the same reason. We hope this body may be able to do something to remedy the situation. As I onto experienced in Wyoming having to enter such a place as a Post douse on the way, it r did not give me a very good impression of the town. Many have cars and dont have to ride the bus so may be indifferent but we who have to ride would like a more favorable place to wait when necessary. Thank your. Mrs Zella M. Barrie It was moved by Councilman Sullivan seconded by Councilman Lindsey, that the City Clerk write a letter to Mrs Barrie informing her that the City Council had no authority of vh ere the Greyhound Company placed their ticket office. Motion carried. NEW & OLD BUSINESS Attorney Abraham reported that in connection with the water situation at the groan spot, i' that Councilman Sullivan had asked him to write one of the captains of the 13th novel distri t who was familiar with the water situation but as yet has had no reply from his letter. " -tfter some discussion on purchasing now radio equipment for the City that would be require ! )y the FCC regulations by August 1st, Councilman Siebenbaum mentioned that before we enll for aids vie should know what we are calling forCity Attorney Abraham said that the spocificntio s vould have to be worked out and have to decide Vefore calling Her bids what type of financing i ve are going to have to have. Councilman Lindsey made a motion seconded by Councilmen Steve that the City call for bids for now radion oquipment that is needed or the ccnversion of KXX tho equipment that we have. Motion carried. Councilman Sullivan asked permission from the Mayor for Mr. Walter Addle who wished to speak. sifter permission was granted Mr. Addle said that he wns there p'neabout t nowt item that had appeared in the Key City Star, saying that according to trio 'news item it stated the aossibly erroneously he didnt know that the police did not keep a log anymore and it went on :o say after they pare pinned down that they were keeping a private log. Saying that he was ander the impression that the pblioelog was public property or the public has access to it, and if this was true why should it be kept a secret, and contended that this could be a !. inngerous thing not to have a log or where the people could not have access to it, because it r