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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00183 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF I4AY 16, 19613 COIdT1Ji'1�EDJ 316 ' 1 317 . �a�'i„y i 4 r ., ,,r,mnc nn m,m TMrITTT..11A ccse7nN OF MAY 16_ 1961 CONTINUMD __._ ' ' sfd From, John J. Bannister - to -wit: The Honorable Marilou Green, Mayor of Port Townsend, Port Townsend, Nashington My dear Mayor Green: It is with regret that I submit my resignation as chairman and member of the Port Townsend Library Board. My transfer to St. Helena, Oregon, makes t is action necessary. I would like to thank you and the members of the City Council for the continued interest shown in our affairs. Yoim cooperntion in the past has helped us overcome problems before they became too difficult. It is gratifying to be part of a community where the governmental (unit sees fit, year after year, to support and encourage library growth. This indicates to me that you have put the intellectual needs of our people on a par vA th their requirements o Ihealth, safety and protection. Looking at our future, and including our young people as the most important part of it, one can see that an atmosphere of intellectual stimulation (must be maintained if the challenges are to he met and overcome. I ( have every confidence in the ability of the present Libray Board to carry out its mission in a manner that will be of credit to them and the community. Sith war personal regards and a reluctant goodbye, I remain, i Sincerely yours, John J. Bannister Mayor Green said it was with regret to see Mr Bannister leave the City for he lies done i an excellent lob as the library board chairman, and salted the City Clerk to write ]4r. Bennis er a letter excepting his resignation and saying she would also write expressing her regrets. Grom John E. Kanarr, Port Townsend Salmond Club, to -wit: May 15, 1961 I liCity Council City Hall i IPort Townsend, Washington I IThe Honorable City Council of Port Townsend: 'The Board of Directors of the Port Townsend Salmon Clum on behalf of their members and the many other members of the trailer boating public respectfully request that s street light be placed at the south end of Monroe Street. The requested street light would light the boat lauc::ing ramp at the end of Monroe street. This ramp is made available by the Port Townsend Salmon Club to all who want to use it, (tourist, the citizenry and club members nikie. Such a light is needed by those people vh o start their water activity early in the morning or finish late in the evening. The ramp is used not only by the local and visiting fisermen, but also by the water skiing enthusiast and the cruising element of the water minded population. We gratefully appreciate your (consideration of this request. Sincerely, John E. Kanarr, President Port Townsend Salmon Club. Mayor Green referred the letter to the fire and light Committee and said that the request (had came up in the past and it would be on private property. Councilman Steve commented that the Salmon club would like to have a light right at the end of the ramp and although there iwas no pole there, Mr. Copps of .the Light Co. had agreed that lie wo.[ld put a pole in with no cost to the city, and do to the fact .that water activity is starting now he would like to se this light approved mow if the council co Id nee fit,for it is for the safety fo the general public. Councilmen Steve moved seconded by Councilman Lafferty that the re,uest for the ligh r be approved. Upon the Question, Councilman Lindsey said that he had been chairman of the fire and light committee when the some renuest cnme up before and Mr Copps was going, to put a pole in with out cost, but in a couple of weeks the committee was informed that there wool Ibe a cost of f100.00, the request was dropped. Councilman Steve again said that t.:is vo uld b a street light and the pole would be on the street and put in with out cost to the City. Councilman Siebenbaum asked what the hurry was, there is a fire and light committee, End kne that some of the members have spanked before because some of thes requests were not turned over to the committees for investigation, and thought it should go to the fire and light committtee for investigation. Councilman Johnson asked Councilman Steve if he would ammend his motion to say that the pole vo ld be supplied with out cost to the City. Councilman Steve Iremade the motion that the request be approved with the stipulation that the light Co. inner the pole without cost to the City, Seconded by Councilman Lafferty. Upon the question agal n, Councilmen Sullivan thought that the renuest mould go to the Fire & Light Committee for this e were several request for street light that were ahead of this request . After some further discussion Mayor Green called for a vote whereupon Councilman Steve, Lafferty, Lindsey, Johnson, Sullivan voted yne, Councilman Siebenbaum voted nee, motion carried. Port Townsend, May 14, 1961 - towit: Attention honorable Mayor and City Council. We, the undersigned, renuest permission to lease the city road right of way of Cleveland St. between 18th and 19th, beside city block 91 of the Eisenbein addition for a period of ten years. The property would be used for a play ground area for the children of the undersigned Clarence E. Fountain, Jr. Bette L. Fountain, John J. quells, Anna 14. Quall . Ma or Green referred the communication to tine street Committee. Councilman Sullivan said that all they wanted to do was to plant grass so the children col4ld have a place to play, an — - made a motion that the lease be granted. City Attorney Abraham said that a year to gs3madmx year lease would be more practical for the street shouldnt be tied up for ten years for what the people wanted it for. Counciman Sullivan withdrew his, motion. IT--'.*! & OLD BUSINESS Councilman Lafferty ❑sked permission for Mr. Horton to speak b°foe the council on a reque for moving of a Street light. Mr. Horton asked the council to transfer a street light from ppthe corner of tt ',Pater & Jackson iito the corner of Jeffer m n & Jackson, the reason was that the IJacksondanst�ies11ci�nsrtee't"-iyyits�tgiwl�'n Riiitt�ovlj8Fin��tnB°tlti�°L�gRi4°EooS Water & ny°u6ounc�imaneStWett�iutha�ia requM beogrants ]4ot5!tas a°rvv dclby Councilman Lafferty socon d IF — O MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF I4AY 16, 19613 COIdT1Ji'1�ED CSuncilman Steve reported that he had been approched by different people about peeping toms, and they wnnted to know ahmmt whether the City had an Ordinance whereby the peeping toms could be fined more than they have been. City Attorney Abraham said that the City has an Ord. which allows the police court to impose the maxium penality that a third class city can impose. Councilman Steve put in a reminder to the council of redistricting of the Wards. Councilmen Lafferty said that he had several inquires about the city renting office space, that there was quite a bit of chatter about it Ding on around town, and that the Council did not know anything about it. Mayor Green said that in regards to the State Patrol, she doubt d very seriously if anyone considered the city of trying to take any money away from anyone who is capapable of renting space to the State Patrob, and did not know the reason for them moving from their present space, but it had to be a quick change, She said that she had chec ed with the police Chief as to whether or not the State Patrol could use the office two one hall days, Wed, and Fridays. Mayor Green said that she had not yet received a formal letter from the State Patrol but imagined would be getting on before the next regular Council meeting on terms of rental and thought that it would be on a month to month basis. Councilmen Johnson said that there were several small matters that should be discussed by the building committe and that the office space for the State Patrol could be discussed along with other business, ® and asked for a meeting of the building committee bef re the next Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by ® Councilman Steve seconded by Councilman Lindsey that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion Carried. MAYOR Attest: \--E•--e MIPIUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUhT 6 1961 JunebL <�� t Townsend, Washington IPort y fi The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 6th day of June i }� 1961 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of the City hall, Mayor Green presiding. ROLL CALL s 3w officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Green, City Clerk Youngblood, City ' fin, Attorney Abraham, Councilmen Sullivan, Mueller, Lafferty, Steve, Siebenbaum, Johnson, Counci - '3 , , 3 man Lindsey absent. I MINUTES (F THE PREVIOUS SESSION _ txeA The minutes of the previous session was read in full and it was moved by Councilman Muell seconded by Councilman 3iebenbaum that the minutes be approved as read and that the Mayor an ! a 4: City Clerk sign same. Motion Carried. ,3rtti BILLS & CLAIMS nMx� Approved bills as audited b{, the finance committee were presented and acted upon as follows: CURRENT EXPENSE FUND ----------------------- Voucher No. 5806 thro,.�.gh 5864--------y4yyy`6,502.49 - k-: t OLYMPIC GRAVITY 1:1ATER FUND No. 2686 through 2698--------S 917.04 ! GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVIC^u FUND ------------ Voucher No. 167 through 171 8------- 256.52 � -Voucher No. 5754 thro x h 5769-------- 341.60 LIBRAY FUND------------------------------- ug PARK FUND ----------------------------------Voucher No. 1703 through 1706-------- 489.07 P r `od3 CITY STREET FUND---------------------------VoucherNo. 4911 through 4924-------- 615.93 } OLYMPIC GRAVITY WATER SYSTEM CONST. FUND ' 1• r ✓ I ® UNDER ORD. 140. 1379--------------------- Voucher No. 222 through 248-------- $8 37B.04 PORT TOWPISEND WATER WORKS & CYSTEM COAST. `�!',�.k,`�'' `•,, S,I FUND UI4D-:i2 ORD. N0. 1321------------------ Voucher ITo. 222 through 226--------$13,143.43 ' Ii: was moved by Councilman Sullivan seconded by Councilman Lafferty, that the bills be s approved as read and that the Mayor & City Clerk be authorized to draw warrants upon the M ® proper funds for payment of same. Motion carried. i REP013T OF Oi•FICERS CL-:RK The City Clerk reported the regular salary warrants for the Month of May 1961. CURRENT EXPENSE FT -----------------------Voucher No. 5790 through 5605--------ty3,325.71 ! i ) OLY14PIC GRAVITY WATER FUND ----------------- Voucher No. 2680 through 2685--------375.70 GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICE FUND ------------ Voucher No. 164 through 166-------- 933.71 LIBRARY FUND ------------------------------- Voucher No. 5752 through 5753--------," 389.70 PARK FUND ---------------------------------- Voucher No. 1702 -------------------- 262.72 9'1 �' CITY STREET FUND --------------------------- Voucher No. 4905 through 4910-------- ,512.B2 FIREMENS RELI?F & PENSION FUND ------------- Voucher No. 272 through 273--------- 275.00 '40,1 TREASURER The Treasurer's report was read in full for t a Month of May 1961 and was ordered filed. ! BUILDING IERMITS ! The following building p3rmlts were presented and acted upon as follows: j Edwin H. Meteilf, Church, 361X701, Frame, 22nd & SanJuan, $4,000.00. �- y NII WINTERBUP,N, Addition to PT Plumbing & Heating Co., IOTX301,Concrete blocks, 702 Water St. iZOO. ! .n. .'.IRobert Pare, Carport & Workshop, 221X441 Frame, 22n && Shh ridan, ;p200.00. A30 �300.0� W. Rosbach, Garage, 301X181, Frame, Cherry, -. 77 11J ..