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Home My WebLink About00266 MINUTES OF THE STATUTORY BUDGET SESSIOH OF CITY CoiIIdCIL OCT03ER 5 1964n 478 Since the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce represents those who would be most vitally affected by such a tax it was voted that a letter be written to the City Council of the City of Port Townsend notifying; it that the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce would vigorously oppose the enactment of any such ordinance without having first had an opportunit to study and consider any proposed ordinance along the lines suggested. Therefore, we will appreciate being advised when and if any such matter is being considered. We know the Council will extend this courtesy to us. We therefore thank you in advance for your consideration. Very Truly yours, Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce A. Clemens Grady Mayor Sullivan again reminded the council that more revenue was needed and that the B&O tax was one of the last ways of getting the revenue. Councilman Rub"r said that the city had to look our for themselves, there were quite a fete businessmen on the ouudeil that wouldnt go for a B&O Tax but wee still have a city here and are hero for the betterment of the community and the city and aught to think about it. IT";r & OLD BUSINESS_ Councilman Lindsey reported to the Idayor on the request of Lir & Mrs Tyler to purchase city property, saying the council would like to hold it over for another two weeks so it could be studied but oven if the city did decide to sell the property it would go out on bids. Councilman Siebenbaum reported for the water committee on the r:,quest of Mr Purdy for a drinking fountain be installed in the down town area, saying that due to the lack of funds of the water department the committee felt that the ronuest for the fountain be denied, but felt that if any orginazation in the town mould like to install the fountain the city water department would furnish the water. The City Clerk asked the adoption of the Prelimary 1965 Budget. Councilman Siebenbaum made a motion seconded by Councilman Hoglund that the Prelimnary budget be adopted. Motion carried. City Attorney informed the Mayor & Council that he had received another thirty day extensi on the Tax Claim made by the State. Councilman Ruby said that at 841 tyler at they would like to have an extension on a Culver Mayor Sullivan referred the request to the Street Supt. Councilman Ruby said that Mr Yessberger would Like to have a water meter installed at his place. '.!ayor Sullivan referred the request to the Water Supt. Councilman Ruby said at Thomas & Hastings Ave, there was a lot of traffic and trio people in that area would like to have a sign of some kind installed. Mayor Sullivan referred the request to the Police Chief. ADJOJRNMENT As there was no further business to come before the Council at this time it was moved by Councilman Siebenbaum seconded by Councilman Carter that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. e-) MAYOR�� Attest:_1 _ Cl k r 9 n a'' tiS tll SO MINUTES OF THE STATUTORY BUDGET SESSIOH OF CITY CoiIIdCIL OCT03ER 5 1964 October 6, 1964 // Port Townsend, Washington s $l '{£, Tno CLty Council of the City of Port Townaond, Washington, mot in Statutory Budget {`c" ' session theta Sth day of October 1964, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Mayor 3 Sullivan presiding. rt + ''z,3N,.� • ROLL CALL :,may`; Officers and members y y y present were as follows: Mayor Sullivan Cmt Attorney Abraham City Clark Youngblood, Councilmen Thomas, Hoglund, Judy, Ruby, Siebenbaum, Lindsey, Carter. M,1 BUDGET SESSION Mayor Sulliban announced that the purpose of the meeting was for the consideration of the bud • et of the City 1` g of Port Townsend, as required by statuta and that no other busine would be considered at this mooting. as s11DGE'r colaslnERnTIOH The council considered each item of the budget, making changes as necessary, changes to b ` confirmed after full consideration. I CURREIIT EXPENSE FUDID . Ho changes were made under General City Gaverament, City Attorney, City Treasurer, City ;3kA Clerk, Police Department,City Hall Building, City Engineer, Planning Commission,Miscellaneo s Fund. Under Fire Department Capital Outlay the item Deluge set for 660.00 was deleted, under f •. Sawt{3fXwas reduced from 300.00 to 200.00. It was mh=od by Councilman Iloglund seconded by Councilman Siebenbaum that the changes in the Current Expense Fund be confirmed and that the Current Expense Fund be adopted. I+7otion carried, j CITY STREET FUND k'Mrfnsr'. NO CHAHGES were made under the City Street Fund. It was moved by Councilman Siebenbaum v Is r trr 11i,,• seconded by Councilman Lindsey that the City Street Budget be adopted. 7Gotion carried. �. LIBRARY FUIID No changes were made under the Library Fund. After some discussion it was moved by Council � k' £ man Judy seconded by Councilman Ruby that the Library Budget be adopted. Notion carried. 1 C Yi +.T yr 'vtir� PARK FUND � t� , Cho , t �%{'�.• No changes were made under the Park Fund. It was :roved by Councilman Carter seconded by � Councilman Judy that the Park Fund Budget be adopted. Motion carried. - S\> , } OU3, VIC GRAVITY i..ATER F 1H[) k $r ilfil Under Contractual Services, the item advertising was reduced from 150.00 to 101.00 under a- .. Maint. Repairs, the item 3,000.00 was reduced to 2,500.00. Under Material & Supplies the 7wiA item Other "latorial & Supplies of 500.00 was deledod. Under Other Expense the item idisco- llanooua &Other expense of 100.00 was deleted. Under Capital Outlay the item Misc&llaneoip` construction of'12,000.00 was reduced to 9,000.00. It was moved by Councilman Siobenabum �} a , „ •�'°e.1k seconded b Councilman Hoglund that the changes in the O1• m is Gravit• tJater Fund IIud et g be confirmed and trio trio Olympic Gravity ::ator Fund Budget be adopted. !,'lotion carried. j K �'�+',... }`• t `, { a-;}, GARBAGE FUND y Ykt,,�J'k 1 He Changes were made under the Garbage Fund Budget. It was moved by Councilman Lird soy },a seconded by Councilman Thomas that the Garbage Fund budget be adopted. Motion carried. i. `.. k, " r� •, v ,m cy 3x PDX. TO47SEPIDSE,MAGE DISPO 'AL SnRVICE- �. I7o changes were made under the 18.tiiSi2QXiGCitiiULriS3X port Townsend Sower ago Disposal Serrice Budget. It was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman iloglund that the Port Townsend Sewerage Disposal Service Budget be adopted. ]lotion carried. y= I k� ''hzj�< � �` f �•i � FLRE:3IIS RELIEF & YE?cSI0I7 FUND Ho changes wore made under the Firemen R lief & Pension Fund Budget. It was moved by 11 y. ,` , Councilman Siobenbaum seconded by Councilman Ruby that the Firemens Relief & Pension Fund Budget be adopted. Motion Carried. I c , F PORT TO'.lNSli.vD GENERAL OBLIGATION BO"DS 1955 I 4 'Tz t No changes •.yore made under the Fort Townsend Geno.al Obligation Bonds 1955 Budget. It was rlr' moved by Councilman I?gglund seconded by Councilman Siebenbaum that the Port Townsend GeneraI_ Obligation Bonds 1955 Budget be adopted. Motion carried. ARTERIAL HIGIITAY ?UJU) ^ ,t , �. Iio changes aero made under the Arterial Highway Fund Budget. It was moved by Councilman Li eoy i r, seconded by Councilman Siebenbaum that the Arterial highway Fund Budget Be Adopted. notion a rio' P1 LPARATIO17S OF ORDII7ANCES It was moved by Councilman Siebenbaum seconded by Councilman Ruby that the City Attorney prepare the necessary ordinances. ;,lotion carried. 1 } ,1t33 ADJOUR7vT1�L21T - �•,,.x2 Consideration and adoption of the Budgot having been completed, it was moved by Councilman Siebonbaum seconded by Councilman Lindsey thet the moetin ad' ur ?,lotion carried. ; 1 I IAYOR r Attoat: - t -6 City ork 7777