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Home My WebLink About00233 minutes of the last previous sessio■ From Shannon's Florist, May 21, 1963 To -wit: City Council Oity Hall Port Townsend, Washington Gentlemen: For a number of years I have attempted to obtain a loading zone adjacent to my place of business at 901 Water Street. I would prefer that such a zone be located on Tayor Street along side of my store. I understand that the Police Department may extablish such a zone without action by the Council. The Police Department informs me, however, that they will not extablish the zone unless the council extablished it by order. I hereby request that a loading zone be extablished 13or my place of business, and that the City Council take the necessary action to this end. I will cooperate with a Committee from the Council or any Councilman who may be interested. Very truly yours, Keith P. Shannon Mayor Sullivan said that it was not up to the Council to give loading zones �t was up to him but would like to have the Councils opinion. After considerable discussion it was the opinion of the Council that a loading zone should be had by Mr. Shannon. ORDINANCE NO. 1441 Ordinance No. 1441 which is duly incorporated in the minutes of the last previous sessio was again presented for passage or rejection. After some discussion it was moved by Council Lindsey seconded by Councilman Rust that the first reading be considered the seconded readin and the third reading be by title only. Motion carried. Third reading & Passage of Ord. No. 1441 Ordinance No. 1441 was again read by title only ind it was moved by Councilman Steve seco by Councilman Siebenbaum that Ord. No. 1441 do now pass. Motion carried. NEW & OLD BUSINMS Consideration of the two low bids on the water pipe of the Hadlock area waterline replace project that were held over for study from the last regular council meeting was again brough up. Jack Fields reported on behalf of Vlater Supt Arey, that the Manville couplings were not adaptable to the Rathke companys Pipe and also pod53ftted out that the city had on hand around ,11,000.00 worth of these fittings. After considerable discussion on the Part of Rathke Co. representative and the Johns Manville Co. representative it was the opinion of the Council to accept the higher bid of Johns Manville co of $6,731.82 over the Japanese pipe of Rathke & Co. of ,,,.5,607.68. It wars moved by Councilman Siebenbaum seconded by Couhcilman Judy that the bid of Johns Manville be accepted. Upon the question it was suggested by Councilman Lindsey that in the future American manf acture be specified in the bid calls. Councilman Steve said that he was going to vote no for one reason, saying that he has been labeled as a scavanger and a liberal with the money and also because the bid was 4;1.100.00 higher than the low bid. Upon roll call vote motion was carried. Councilman Siebenbaum reported that Mr. Thomas was in to seela.m on why his chdck of 35.00 was returned for the application for a water tap in the hadlock area, saving that he told him if there was as much water saved due to the new pipe %Dam as last time then there could be possibly new taps added and if so his name would be remembered. Mayor Sullivan said that the pipe for the meters had arrived, and also asked the Council to revied the loading zones to see if there could be a possible charge for each zone. Lir Mcilroy of the Port Commission asked the Councils eplbnion of the filling of the lagoon after some discussion and the opinions of each council member it was felt that if an alterna spot could be found for the fill dirt it would be advisable. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to come before the council at this time it was moved by Councilman Steve seconded by Councilman Siebenbaum that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. J MAYOR Attest:kty ,cQ 417 1�T TTrT'r'T'S (1T' TRr R"r'TiT O R CDCC�! 7i nr Tmrr d� � oG ¢ - i June 4, 1963 Port Townsend Washington The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 4th day of June 1963 at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Mayor Sullivan presiding. I ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Sullivan City Clerk Youngblood, City j attorney Abraham, Councilmen, Rust, Judy, Steve, Carter, Siebenbaum, Hoglund. Councilman Lindsey absent. ' I YIITIL ES OF THE PREVI JUS SESSION ! The minutes of the previous session were read in full and it was moved by Councilman Siebenbaum seconded by Councilman Carter that the minutes be approved as read and the Mayor j • and City Clerk sign same. Motion carried. BILLS & CLAII4S !. • 1 The following bills and claims were presented and acted upon as follows: ® CURRENT EXPENSE FUND -----------Voucher WATER FUND------------ --Voucher No. No. 1213 377 through through 1278 --- 402 - - 8,320.65 --,2,712.01 STREET FUND -------------------- Voucher No. 253 through 264 ----- 441.26 GARBAGE FUND ------------------- Voucher No. 215 through 219 ----- 294.76 SiWM, FUND --------------------- Voucher No. 112 through 114------ 58.50 1 • • L IBRARY FUND ------------------- Voucher No. 240 through 250 -----� 443.39 ARK FUND ---------------------- Voucher No. 132 through 139 --- 173.58 RD. NO. 1321------------------ Voucher No. 90 through 91 --- - 2,883.00 t It was moved by Couhcilman Siebenbaum seconded b- Councilman Hoglund that the bills be F pproved as read and that the Mayor & City Clerk draw warrants upon the proper funds for { ayment of same. Idotion carried. OFFICERS REPORT i The City Clerk reported the regular salary warrants of May 1963. toucher No. 1198 through 1212----- URREITT EXPENSE FUITD::�%�=------- 4J3,497.12' IATER FUPID--------------------- Vpucher No. 371 through 376 ----- 1,630.53 TREET FUITD-------------------- Voucher No. 249 through 252 ----- 1,022.48 ARBAGE FUND ------------------- Vpucher No. 210 through 214 ----- 1,870.46 EWER FUN ------------------ D---------------------Voucher No. 111 343.00 .IBRARY FUND ------------------- Vpucher No. 238 through 239 ----- 380.89 'ARK FUND ---------------------- Voucher No. 131 through --------- 275.22 'IRE PE14 & RELIEF -------------- Voucher No. 33 through 34 ----- 275.00 F 'reasurers Report- e treasurers report was read in full for the month of May 1963 and was ordered filed. olice Report e police report was read in full forthe month of May 1963 and was ordered filed. � BUILDING PERMITS The following building permits were presented and acted upon as follows: 3red Boggs, Addition to home - 13'X251, Frame, 1803 Rose, '$800.00. - �. ;harles Hanby, House, 26'X441, Frame, Calhoun & Washington, $7,000.00. i It was moved by Councilman Carter seconded by Councilman Rust that the building permits )e granted. Motion carried. COICMI TICATIONS From A & IV Drive -In, to -writ: June 3, 1963 .he Honorable Mayor Ofport Townsend E Lnd City Council of Port Townsend 'ort Townsend Washington t{ : wish to take this ipportunity to commend your chief of police in his untiring and conscien- I •sous effort in solving a break in and preculuding a further losss of my personal property. - Phrough his effort, the solution of the break in was very swift. I reported the break in at L1 a.m., together with a sketchy fact of what was stolen. One item was t:je keys to my buildin ! y Phe fact that the intruder had these keys was a worry to me as he could reenter at will. iowever, your chit of police not only found the intruders, but returned my keys at 12:45 a.m. o >f the next day. Together with concise explaination of how the entry secured and assurance )f the return of all property stolen.. As a property owner and business man in the area, it '. Ls only fitting to inform you that your choice of the chief of police was an excellent one, and I wish to commend him and his entire force. Major S. Kowalkowski, AUS. Ret. A & IV Drive in Sims way & Hill St. ITEW & OLD BUSIITESS I Councilman Siebenbaum reported that he, the city Attorney and the water SuDt. had held a nesting of the water committee that on a certain date which had not yet been decided on that there would be no more private water lines on city streets. If people wanted water the city vould lay the pipe and the people would be taxed 1'a' the laying of the water line. He said there would be more information at an early date. .. Councilman Carter asked if ag�q igogat;,ont haj btenhraceiv V o$ the congi�hioi City ve11, Councilman Siebenoaum asl:l"tha e•aa er up a race ve a repor a i