HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/03/49 January 3, 1949
Statutory meeting of the City CQ~ncil of the City of Bremerton.was held Jan-
uary 3, 1949 at 10:05 o'clock A.M., in the Mayor's oI'fice at the City Hall. Mayor
Kean presiding; Cor~mlssioner Haddon, the City Treasurer, the City Attorney ana a
group of visitors being present, incluaing Judge James W. Cart, Commissioner-elect
Wheaton and City Clerk-elect McGowan.
Mayor Kean announced this meeting is being held for the purpose of installi~g
the newly elected officials and that Judge Cart is to be the installing officer.
Judge Cart asaed the four City officials to stand and thereupon administered
the oath.
Mayor Kean then called upon Reverend Richard Decker to give the invocation.
Mayor Kean asked if any of the new officials had any remarks to make and they
said they has no comments at this time.
Mayor Kean spoke a few words on the problems whichare facing the new Council
stating ~hat the biggest problem is finances. He cautioned each of the new of-
ficials to watch their buagets as to anticipated receipts, actual receipts and ex-
penditures; ana stated that if the receipts did not come in as anticipated, then
curtailment where possible would be necessary.
Mayor Kean stated if agreeable ~o the other elected officials, a mee~ing
would be held in his office this afternoon at 2:30 P.M. to discuss matters of
policy.
The Clerk stated for the record that he has the public official bonds for the
Mayor, Commissioner of Finance and Commissioner of Public Works an~ that his bond
was being filed with the Mayor as provided by City Charter.
Judge Cart was asked to offer any con~nents he desired ana in a few well chosen
words discussed his policy as Judge of the Municipal Court and thanked the Council
for their kind and unbounding friendship.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to adjourn carried.
APPROVED: City Clerk