HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/61 June 5, 1961
Statutory meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington was
held Monday June 5, 1961 at lO:00 o'clock A.M., D.S.T. in the Council Room of the
City Hall with Mayor ~omstad presiding. Present were Commissioner Clark, Commission-
er Schoneman, City Clerk McGowan and City Attorney Holland. Also present were Com-
missioner of Finance Elect Ruth C. Cullin and representatives of the press and radio.
Mayor Domstad welcomed all the people in the audience and stated it was nice to
have them in attendance to witness the installation of the commissioners to their
new terms of office.
Before Major Pitt of the Salvation Army gave the opening prayer he offered a
work of appreciation on behalf of his organization to the City Officials and stated
that in all his travels he has never encountered a more friendly city including the
City Officials as he has in the City of Bremerton.
Judge Danielson then read the Oath of Office to Mayor Domstad, Commissioner
Cullin, Commissioner Schoneman and City Clerk McGowan and after each official was
sworn in Judge Danlelson declared that the Oaths of Office had been administered.
Commissioner Cullin expressed her appreciation to the citizens of Bremerton
and advised she will do her best in everything that will be good for Bremerton.
She re-appointed Edna Odden as City Treasurer.
Commissioner Schoneman deemed it a great privilege to carry on in the position
as Commissioner of Public Works and wished to make the following appointments: Wil-
liam Fortman as City Engineer; Everett Humble as Water Superintendent; Archie Mot-
ringer as Street Superintendent and Fred Irish as Building Inspector.
City Clerk McGowan expressed his appreciation to the citizens of Bremerton and
stated that he would continue to maintain his office as he has in the past which he
feels appeals to the people of Bremerton.
Austin Clark thanked all the Commissioners, ~e~artment Heads and City Employees
who have cooperated with him during his term of office and at this time presented
Commissioner Cullin the office keys and also the badge of Office as Commissioner of
Finance and Accounting.
Mayor Domstad stated he deemed it a pleasure to ~ elected again as Mayor of
Bremerton and he pledged his whole hearted support to every person in Bremerton re-
gardless of color or creed; he wants to work with all. At this time the Mayor intro-
duced several in the audience and each one expressed his Full support.
Meeting adjourned.
APPROVED: City'Clerk
Mayor