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Referring to the organization of the Park Board as recorded in their minutes of July 9,
1962, the following appointments were made with those tenures of office agrred upon:
Edward F. Drake, 1 year, ;ins Vernon Koehn 2 years, Arhur S. Einarson 3 ,years. j
r It is to be noted that Air. Drake had already completed four years of dedicated service to t'
the 3o¢rd previously, beginning on Juno 19, 1958. In addition, he has served nine years on r
the Cit; of Port 7bcrosand School Board for a total of over 16 yews s of devoted civic y
contributions, On Anrll 10, 1965, Ls. Drake tendered his resignation to rain release from jr ,r
the Park Board duties, to fullfill certain private Interests in his retirement years. r•
His wish has boon regretfully mot.
a A replacement to fill the existing vacancy is in order. 'So are pleased to suggest the
appointment of an interested and willing worker who has become informed of the duties,
facilities and working procedures of the Board. Thin person is Jodie G. Steward, Jr., Col. ;' I
U.S.A. (rot.) No earnestly ask your consideration of his appointment.
It will be noted that several terms of tenure have elapsed but the remaining two board �g
members have ngroed to carry on under the conditions outlined in the following terms of
tenure. Mrs. Vernon Kaolin li)tUi 2 years expiring June 30, 1967, Arhur S. Einarson, 1 year
expiring June 30 1966, Lt. Col Jodie G. Steward Jr. 3 years, expiring Juno 30 1968.,°KK'('5x,g g
Respectfully submitted,
Axdiur S. Einarson ,1 3a,• :;w*$ `' `
Park Board m ^
nayor Sullivan appointed Jodie G. Stewart to a three year term on the park board.
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•,tor .',apt. Arey reported that Eltorich Company had completed the contract on the main
transmission line and we vco±•e now usoing water from the Big Quilceno river.
Sept. Arey reported tent the Supt. of the State Park at Fort Flagler had informed him
t:,r{t they would not be vaeing anymore city castor, t__cy had dug a well and were going to
l use that. do also said that he bud looked over the contract that the city had with the $yn�
itavy at Indian Island on the usage of 100,000 gal per day and it was a one sidod contract
favoring the ::a Supt. Arey said that the city could soil about a dozen more taps in the
area but wo':ld like to have the authority not to sell a tap to anyone unless they have a r�*`
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::o:;ao under construction. He also mentioned that the taps that were not being used were not j�
1' ) being, billed. Councilman Carter mentioned that maybe an ammondent to the cantor ordinance j;
that if anyone become dolinquint in paying; for the unused tan they would outomaticly forfoi
ti.c tap. It wen also mentioned that when the now taps were sold they would come from the
top of the waiting list for taps. Councilman `tub;: said that he had contacted Mr. Liullins t
caretaker of the garbage dump and suggested to him if it would work out if he came to work y
two or three hours later to keep the dump open u:til around eight at night and to have the
arbaye truck drivers open the gate and .r Mullins cover the garbage later on. He said that } y�
it was not a favorable idea for the garbu4e had to be covered as it was brought in. a
Councilman Siebenbaum reported that he had made a trip aroung the area in question about
six a.m. nhe morning after the last council mooding and had found only isolated bits of '
debts which included five cardboard 'Deer cartons three emptj beer cans and a cou le of
bottles. c'o said he inter checked and found that these had 'neon nicked up. He said that
the charges and statements made at the last council meeting appeared to have been grossly
eraglerated and also that rats in :Sr Simpokes basement appeared to be a Te rsonnl problem
_nd no basis for criticism of the city garbage department. City Attorney Abraham called is �..., v �. �•
attention to t e fact that the garbago departmon is not an enforcoment branch of the City t `
government and does not arrest citizens for improper dumping that it was a police problem 1,
and it did not reflect on the efficiency of the garbage department as long as it is properl j t,
doir.- its yob of coiloctin and disposal. Councilman Carter asked about the trailers at the
new; ant. house, asking if they had paid anymore trailer rent. Eo was informed that that mud
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only paid the one time taut the trailers were supposed to be moved to open up the street. •. -!�
Q7:r 3u livan said that he would see that the trailers were moved.
Councilman Ruby ._o 7ht up about the closure of the recreatin center ae-r'ng that it had si irk ag
-j. been to en over in part by a citizens 7roup, including, himself and felt that the city shot,
j sake a contribution to holy keep it open. ;e was informed by the City Attorney that only
the city park could properly concern itself with the recreation field and even j * � .^•
1l' y �•i s y � , w
h it it were able to make funds available, it would have to maintain some administrative
j control -nd make the recreational program a nark department function.. He also pointed out Pq, g x
problems and difficulties faced by the city in attempting to enter a program formerly ,I to
conducted by t::e school system.
^ it planning commission reported on progress of the {{ �, rtt gyve
Chairr_er. ':�r_lou Green of the city e P y IL ,a,,, ;s�„r:� , •
I commission, saying that the first phase of planning was almost finished and the second
phase would soon be under way in which 2500.00 was budgeded for 1965. Chairman !teen
presented a resolution to the council for consideration.
! 65-4��;�rh','
}} RESOLUTIO:i
WHEREAS, The City of Port Townsend, Washington desires to provide for a planning study ` (�
contributin7 to an over-all program for future community development, the preservation of t q}A'f�t �• _
community r¢1neS, the prevention of conditions tending to cause urban blight, and they'`' 4.; �4 F ice i� +
promotion of the -encral 'health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and, �Js
AREAS, the Mate Department of commerce and Economic Development under authority of •�n•--:iU::t.�,a,d_s`..1..
Chapters 157 and 215,•Statutes 1957, Regular session, may provide planning assistance for
such a program and receive financial assistance from the Urban Renewal Administration, as
authorized by 3ection 701 of the Housing Act of 1954: as amended by the housing Act of 1959
and again by the :lousing Act of 1960; now, therefore, be it
R73DL7ZD, t^at The City Council of ?ort Townsend hereby requests the State Department of
Commerce and Enonomic Development to provide planning assistance under authority of Chanter.
157 and 215, Statutes 1957, Regular Session, with such financial assistance as may be
providod by the Urban Renewal Administration, under authority of 3ection 701 of the !lousing
at of 1954 (P.L. 260, 83rd Congress), as amended by the Housing Act of 1959 (P.L. 86-372,
?6tn r, en'Toss).• That such planning assistance is more particularly described in a project
jescriptien that is attached 'hereto and made a part of this resolution as if fully not fort
:ere in.
THAT, The City Council, subject to approval of such planning assistance by the State and
cderal Authorities, hereby authorizes:
3 (a) payment to the State Department of Commerce and economic Development of a Sam
f not to exceed I'2,930 O0 in cash and,
(b( use of personnel of the City, School List., Fort ':rorden for technical assistance
iin this project, which assistance hoc an extimated value of 51,400.00.
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THAT, the total extimated cost of the City's project as planned is $12,990.
THAT, the authorized official of Port Townsend be, and he hereby is authorized and
empowered to execute in the name of The City Council all necessary contracts and agreements
to implement and carry out the purposes specified in this resolution.
Passed by the Council of the City of Port Townsend this day of , 1965.
Effective
Attest: Mayor
A3t1MXMAXAX.XRHXRXtXX
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Approved as to Form
City Attorney
It visa moved by Councilman Hoglund seconded by Councilman Thomas that Resolution 65-5 be
adopted. Motion carried. Chairman Green gave a report to the Council of the second phase.
Councilman Ruby said that the city owned two lots at Kuhn and 59th street and asked if
they could be dedicated or leased by the North Beach Park for a parking area. It was broug
out that the main citys sower lino ran through the lots. Mayor Sullivan asked if S.:pt. Are
would check it out and have a report at the next regular session.
ADJOURilt:iEIIT
As there was no further business to come before the Council at thin time it was moved by
Councilman Thomas seconded by Councilman Ruby that the moeting do now adjourn. Motion carrie
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MINUTES Or THE REGULAR SESSION OF DULY 6 1965
my 6, 1965
Port Townsend, Washington
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 6th day Of July
1965 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the City Hall. Mayor Protem Siebonbaum
presid6ng.
ROLL CALL
Offices and meaioers present were as follows: City Attorney Abraham, City Clerk Youngbloc
Councilmen, Thomas, Judy, Hoglund Ruby, Siebenbaum, Lindsey, Carter. Mayor Sullivan absent.
SSINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION
The minutes of the previous session were read in full and it was moved by Councilman Judy
seconded by Councilman Thomas that the minutes be approved as read and that the Mayor Proton
and city clerk sign same. Lotion carried.
BILLS & CLAI,,:S
The following bills and claims audited by the finance committee wore presented and acted
upon as follows:
CURRENT EXPE113E FUND -------------- Voucher No. 3224 through 328B---'54,06429
WATER FUND ------------------------ V-)ucder He. 963 through 986 --g2,84,IiK
STREET FUND ----------------------- Voucher No. 615 through 631 - 1,687.43
GARBAGE FuND---------------------- Voucher No. 560 through 569 - - 1,352.76
LIBRARY FUND ---------------------- Voucher No. 696 through 717 - _6 600.36
PARK. FUND------------------------ `Voucher No. 410 through 420 - 463.54
SEWER F!I`H)------------------------ Voucher No. 316 through 325 ---� 498.77'
ORD. 11-0. 1321--------------------- Voucher No. 200 through 205---y74,741.93
It was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Thomas that the bills and
claims be approved as read and that the :Mayor and City Clerk draw warrants upon the proper
funds for payment of same. Lotion carried.
Councilman Lindsey asked Engr. Becker if the final construction of Ord. No. 1321 was
completed. Engr. rocker said the construction was now; complete on the water line but there
were a couple of more projects that should be done as long as there visa money left, one visa
to build a new water intake wiach would increase the flow of water and also a map should be
drawn snowing the location of the entire water system.
OFFICERS REPORT
Cit✓ Clark
Ito City Clerk reported the regular salary warants for the Month of June 1965.
CURRT-.T EXPENSE FUND -------------- Uoucher No. 3208 through 3223 -63,864.77
':;ATER FUND ------------------------Voucher ;io. 957 through 962 -- E 672.92
STREET FUND ----------------------- Voucher ',;a. 612 through 614---y1,070.77
GARBAGE EUIiD---------------------- Voucher !To. 554 b58ough 559 - Q2,019.99
LIBRARR FUiM"�------------------- Voucher No. 693 through 695 ---� 385.99
PnRK FUND ------------------------- Voucher No. 409------------------ 265.99
SE%'L3R FUND ------------------------ `Voucher No. 315------------------ 349.18
FIRE':Eli p2NsION & REL13P FUND ---Voucher No. 83 through 84 ---r 275.00
TREASURER
i$ treasurer's report was read for the :Tenth of June 1965 and visa ordered filed.
POL_�E
'lhe police report was read for the Month of June 1965 and was ordered filed.
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