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Home My WebLink About08/20/1968 160 --------,.- MI~UTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 20,1968 ,,_.. .--.-------..-..---- ,- ---- - __n__..-- ..,----- ._---- ---------- -, ---..-----..,----- -------, August 20,1968 Port Townsend, Washington The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 20th day of August 1968 at 7:30 P.M¡ in the council chambers of the City Hall. Mayor Smith presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Smith, City Attorney Abraham, Deputy City Clerk Norwood, Councilmen Judy, Siebenbaum, Lindsey and Moody. Councilman Scheyer, Hoglund and Ruby absent. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION It was moved by Councilman Moody seconded by Councilman Lindsey that the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with. Motion carried. BUILDING PERMITS The following building permits were presented and acted upon as follows: B. L. Lilly, Sun Deck, frame, 1243 Hudson, $300.00 Plena G. Curry, Garage, frame, 9th & Wilson, $500.00 L. D. Solomonson, Re-model home, frame, 542 V Street, $3,000.00 Mrs. Eleanor Johnson, Tool shed, frame, 4906 Landes, $100.00 Robert J. Nott, Fence, wood, 30' x 7t', 525 Benton St., $300.00 It was moved by Councilman Moody and seconded by Councilman Lindsey that the building perm:Lts be granted. Motion carried. CALL FOR BIDS The following letter from Superintendent Ed Hawley was read: Honorable Mayor & City Council, Port Townsend, Wash. Gentlemen: Your permission is requested to publish a "Call for Bids" on sewer pipe, fittings, and manholes for the Hastings Avenue Sewer Extension. Bids will be opened at the Council meeting of Sept. 3. Respectfully yours, City Sewer Department /s/ Ed Hawley, Superintendent Councilman Lindsey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Judy, that permission to publish a call for bids be granted. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented as follows: From the Port Townsend Committee for Pure and Safe Water - August 17,1968 The Honorable Frank M. Smith, Mayor of the City of Port Townsend The Honorable Members of the City Council, Port Townsend To wit: Gentlemen: Your are cordially invited to attend the Public Forum s-oonsored by the Port Townsend Committee on Pure and Safe Water, Thursday, September 12,8 p.m., in the American Legion Auditorium. Since the question of fluoridation is one of current interest, there will be an opportuni~y at this meeting to test the public reaction. Dr. Arthur B. MacWhinnie, a prominent dentist of Seattle, who has had 43 years of experience in the profession, will give an illustrated talk. This will be followed by a question and answer period, affording the audience an opportunity to clear up many questions inherent in this controversial issue. This forum, financed by the committee, is being held in the public interijst. Respectfully, /s/ V. J. Gregory, Chairman Port Townsend Committee for Pure and Safe Water From the J. J. Lafferty Stage Lines - August 19,1968 To wit: Honorable Mayor & City Council Gentlemen: The J. J. Lafferty Stage Line would like permission to change location of parking from the Delmonico Hotel to the Parson's Light House Cafe. Sincerely, /s/ A. C. Mosley J. J. Lafferty Stage Lines, Port Townsend, Wash. No action was taken as the Mayor suggested that the letter from the J. J. Lafferty Stage Lines be considered " under new business. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Siebenbaum reported on the request by Port Townsend Elks Golf Course that the charge for Tap #2432, recently installed, be waived. Mr. Siebenbaum said it was the recommendation of the Water Committee that the request be not allowed and that a bill for payment be resubmitted to the Port Townsend Elks Golf Course.~' ~' 60~ncilman Siebenbaum made a motion, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the recommendation of the Water Comnittee be followed. Motion carried. \I "'-'------ . _I. 8 I I 8 I 8 I I 8 161 MINUTES OF ,THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 20,1968 CONTINUED OLD BUSINESS 8 Mayor Smith reported that he had contacted Mr. Novie Roberts regarding the letter from the Statewide City Employees Retirement System which stated that Mr. Roberts had attained retirement age. Mr. Roberts does not wish to retire at this time, the Mayor said, and the Park Board requests that his retirement date be extended one year. Councilman Lindsey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Judy, that Mr. Roberts retirement date be extended. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ~ I Mayor Smith introduced a representative of the Metropolitan Life InsuI'é!.J1ce Company. ~e said,the Council had previously approved a request by this company that they be allowed to < make a ))resentation on a group insurance plan and since most cities provide a insurance program for their employees, he felt a presentation was in order. The Metropolitan Life Insurance representative presente~ a plan to the council that was basiðà}ly a medical plan but also included life insurance and time loss coverage. The Mayor brought up the matter of the bus line change for consideration at this time. Attorney Abraham said the Police Chief has the authority to designate where the bus line will be and it was decided that if no one had any objections to the move as requested that it be left to the dfuscretion of the Police Chief. I Attorney Abraham reported that he had talked to Mr. Granberg of McLear: & Co. regarding the city's plan to extend the sewer service with the city's personnel and was assured by him that this plan had, the approval pf the bonding company. The Mayor announced a public hearing of the City's 6-Year Street Plan to be held on Sept.), 1968 ADJOURNMENT As' there was no further business to come before the council at this time it was moved by Councilman Lindsey, seconded by Councilman Siebenbaum that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion c~rried. 8 At te s t : )/)ll C~,/'L-J. Þ'1 <i'-IL~J'--V(J c/L Deputy Ci y Clerk MAYO~ /k~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEi\1BER 3, 196f: September 3, 1968 Port Townsend, Washington I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 3rd day of Sept. 1968 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the City Hall. Mayor .s,mith presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follmvs: Jilayor Smith, Gi ty Attorney Abraham, City Clerk Y'Jungblood, Councilmen Scheyer, Hoglund, Judy, Siebenbaum Lindsey. Counc ilmen Ruby and Moody arrived during the reading of the minutes. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION The nlinutes of the previous sessiõñ weré:rßãd in full and it was ffioved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman- Judy that-the--miJjüteSbe approved as read. Motion carried.BILLS & CLAIMS The following bills and claims as audited by the finance co~nittee were presented and acted upon as follows: 8 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND-------------------Voucher No. WATER FUND-----------------------------Voucher No. STREET FUND------------------------~---Voucher No. GARBAGE FUND---------------------------Voucher No. LIBRARY FUND---------------------------Voucher No. PARK FUND------------------------------Voucher No. FIREMENT PENSION & RELIEF FUND---------Voucher No. ORDINANCE NO. l506---------------------Voucher No. 5707 1952 1288 1229 1566 812 232 73 through through through through through through 5746 198~. 1301 l23f: 1581 819 --$4,594.71 --$10,776.69 - -~~2, 982.85 - _1"1>. 3, 929.89 -- ~ 474.79 -- 250.54 - -~p 4. 00 --:¡P9,7l9.84 through 76 It was moved by Councilman Hoglund seconded by Counc ilman Ru"öy that the bills and claims be approved as read and the Mayor and City Clerk draw warrants upon the proper funds for payment of same. Motion carried. I Ci ty Clerk OFFICERS REPORT The City Cle,rk reported the regular salary warrants for the Month of August 1968. I CURRENT EXPENSE FUND-------------------Voucher No. WATER FUND-----------------------------Voucher No. STREET FUND----------------------------Voucher No. GARBAGE FUND---------------------------Voucher No. LIBRARY FUND---------------------------Voucher No. PARK FUND---..,.---------------------------Voucher No. FIREMEN PENSION & RELIEF FUNDwwww------Voucher No. 5687 1946 1282 1224 1564 811 230 throug11 5706 --$6,073.47 through 1951 --~fl, 833.43 throug~h l28'ì' - -)r2, 122.97 throug!:l 1228 _-11,921.72 througJ:l 1565 -- 431.43 --' 280.53 through 231 -- 300.00 Ci ty 'I'reasurer. The City Treasurer's report was read in full for the Month o:f' August 1968 and was ordered Filed. Pðlice Report The Police Report was read in full for the Month of August 1968 and was ordered filed. 8 COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and acted upon as follows: From' The United States Department Of The Interior, Portland Oregon, Aug. 22, 1968, to:wit: I . I Application for Permit for Transmission line crossing over City of Port Townsend's pipe line - Tract No. 3SF-174A, Contract No. 14-03-82830 I