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Home My WebLink About00151 SESSION OF T111; CITY COUTICIL, SEPTEMBER, 15, 1942, continued,290 1 �11 T.MMTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF T111; CITY COUTICIL, SEPTEMBER, 15, 1942, continued, i From Washington State Defense Council, to -wit: September 14, 1942 H. E. Anderson, L:a,yor Port Townsend, "'ash. Denr Mr. Anderson: It has just come to our attention that the city of Port Townsend in a recent election failed to provide adequatb funds for Civilian Defense, so that the main-, tenance of the proper program is jeopardized. I am sure you realize and feel strongly that every citizen should be fully aware of the fact that it is imperative that each coinm pity maintain itself self suffic- ient in this matter. The President has charged each community with the respons- ibility of looking after itself to protect itself against the various incidents arising out of the war, and Port Tormsend's position makes it doubly imperative that this program be given the full emphasis that the seriousness of the situa- tion demands. I realize that many communities find this a financially difficult task, but the responsibility is one that cannot be avoided, nor can the result of the work that has been carried on for several months be permitted to slacken and suffer for rant of continued attention. Europe is full of evidence of the tragedy that has befallen communities and nations who permitted a temporary ap- pearance of safety to lull them into a false sense of security. I feel sure that your city will prove itself sufficiently resourceful to work out its problems and continue the excellent program that it has so far developed. Yours very truly ISS:EM IRVIUG S. SMITH, Executive Director This conrunication was ordered filed. From W. J. Daly, to -wit: September 14th, 1942 Honorable E:W,or and City Council City of Port Townsend, Washington. Gentlemen: Permit me to call your attention that the preliminary budget for the City of Port Townsend has not been published to date, and no date for hearing given to the public that they may appear and be heard on the various items thereof. The stature makes the publication of this notice mandatory and unless the same is in the Leader by at least Thursday, I sm some doubts as to the validity of levies for the year 1943. Very truly yours J. Daly City Attorney This communication visa ordered filed. UNFINISHED AND NE,1 BUSIIiESS RECESS It .,:as moved by councilman Carroll and seconded by councilmen Sullivan that the council recess until 7:30 P.Y. this date. Lotion carried. RECD,'V--.-,zD AIID ROLL CALL The council reconvened in regular session at 7:30 lrclock P."., September 15, 1942 and upon roll call, the following officers and members were noted present: Mayor H. E Anderson, City Attorney, W. J. Daly, City Clork, C. F. Christian and councilmen; J. F. Liaroldo, Robt. "i. Brown, Wm. La::r..ers, Sr., Dennis Sullivan and J. it:. Carroll. Re: Parking in Post Office Block Layor Anderson stated that he had received numerous complaints to the effect that excessive parking of cars for long periods near the entrances of the local Post Office inconveniencing the general public in the transaction of business there. This matter was referred to the corscittee on Streets for recommendation to the council. Re: Garbage Collection Ch ppes Councilman Sullivan presented the matter of difficulty in enforcing collections of charges for garbage removal service anal asked for sugZastions or information as to hoer this miE*.t be accor..,lished in order that delinquent charges mirint be kept at a minimum. A discussion of ways and means followed but no definite course of action wss decided upon. Re: Civilian Defense Funds Yr. "i. A. BuGge, County -City Coordinator of the local Citizens Defense Corp expressed a desire to brim a matter before those present and upon being given permission to do so by the Yayor, stated that it was imperative that some understanding be reached to the possib- ility of providing funds to provide for the continuation of local Civilian Defense program. r,Ir. Bugge was assured that sufficient funds :;ere available at present to carry out the program during the month of September and upon being asked what sum he considered necessary to carry on the work during the year 1943 for minirnrm requirements, Yr. Bugge stated that in his estimation tine sum of 1800.00 :•rould be sufficient for minimum needs and he '•-as then assured that the council woui� endeavor to provide this sum of money for Civilian Defense purposes during the year 1943 r- ...-++--.w^rf��+�r-eve^Tr'fO+r�na-^' !o 1 v I v ,4 r r 0 U 11 11 L 291 OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 15, 1942, continued. Cunningham Appointed to Council The matter of the appointment of a councilman to serve out the unexpiring term of Mr. Clarence E. Richards, deceased ::as brought before the council and the name of' Yr. Vim. H. Cunningham, Jr, was offered for consideration. After short discussion, it was moved by councilman Liaroldo and seconded by councilman Sullivan that Yr. VIm H. Cunning- ham, Jr. be elected to fill the office made vacant, by the death of Richards for the balance of the preseht term. Upon roll call vote, all five councilmen present voted in the affirmative and motion ryas declared carried and Yr. Cunningham declared duly elected. ADJOURN n, -'IIT He further business appearing for consideration by the council,at'this time, it was moved by councilman Brown and seconded by councilman Liaroldo that the, council do now adjourn. Motion carried. Ley or Attest: �p �- LJ ✓.F .mow —Z7iTyUierx P.:I:ili_ES OF STGTUTORY (BUDGET)SESSI011 OF THE CITE CCCICIL, OCTOBER 5, 1942 The City Council of the city of Port To'::nsend met in Statutory (Budget) session this 5th day of October, 1942 at 1:30 o'clock P.,'.:, in the council chambers of the City Hal 1, 7ayor, H. E. Anderson presiding. RO_�. CALL - Officers and members answering present to roll call were as follows: 1'nvor, H Anderson, Cit,- Attorney, J. Daly, CityClerk, 0. F. Christian and council- men, J. F. Tiaroldo, 7hn Lammers, Sr., Dennis SullivanandJ. IJ. Carroll. BUDGET SESSIOIS TSayor Anderson stated that the purpose of t?:is session eras the consideration of the Budget for the various departments of L e City of Port Townsend for the year 1943 as pro- vided by statute. The City Clerlc informed those present that the Prelinsinary Budget as revised by t.' :,:a -or ;,,as o. file in ti at office and that public notice had been given to tI_at effect and of the Hearing to be hold on this date. 'LTDGET CO':SID=R'^T-OH Yayor Anderson stated that consideration of the Budget for the year 1943 was now in order. Consideration and di'acussion whicl; folloned rigs infor:::al in chcracter and such changes as ';ere r.:ade from the Preliminar;- Budget and are hereafter noted was by unani- mous agreement of those ::rei,bers present. Current Expense' Fund Budget ' Under the division titled "City Treasurer", the item "Salary, City Treasurer (6 i,;os.)" was reduced from $900.00 to �a810.00; tare item "Clerk hire" was reduced from 5j300.00 to (a100.00; the item "Office Supplies" •,rais reduced from ;j200.00 to $150.00. Under the division "Police Department", the i ern "Salary, Chief of Police"- .as duced from .12,150.00 to !^1,960.00; the items "Salaries, three Patrolmen" was reduced from $5,940.00 to ,5,580.00 : Undr-i- division "Fire Department", the items "Sslarien, three fire truck drivers" was reduced from j5,940.00 to ;;5,580.00. Under Lhc division "Garbage Rer::odal Service", the item "Salary, Superintendent" r:as reduced fro!:: N2,160.00 to .a1,980.00; the item Salaries, two Assistantsreduced from: 3,960.00 to :a3,720.00. Under the division "Se;;er Departrmert", the -teen, "Sultry, Superintendent" was re- duced from N180.00 to $165.00; the itoia "';;ages, Labor" 'pas reduced from g165.00 to $155.00. Olympic Grnvitj •:'titer F�rnd Budget In the "Operation and :,:ain'onance" division of this budget, the item "Salary, City Treasurer"'(6 mos.) tins reduced £rein r�900.00 to :f810.00 and after thDrouc*- consideration, no other changes were considered necessary or advisable. i R .. .:: :�- .a": .......r L.._..S-.. .,...�. .r�T• ':•� '..; �5 r� � '�` r,. ..:...`n .{. tiri u Y ..(h. .LSV x , .;:. 1