HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/03/43 November 3, 1943
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington,
held Wednesday, November 3, 1943 at ten o'clock A.M. Commissioner Haddon
presiding, Com~tssioner Gorst, the City Clerk, City Treasurer and City Attorney
being present. Mayor Kean absent.
Minutes of regular meeting held October 2V, 1943 and special meeting held
October 29, 1943 were read and on motion of Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Gorst minutes
were approved, both members voting Yes.
Clerk read letter from the Police Chief requesting the appointment of
Donald Lawrence as patrolman on the Police Department, starting October 29, 1943.
Notion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon to approve the appointment and instruct-
ing the City Clerk to notify the Civil Service Commission of said appointment
an5 directing that the salary be taken from th~ Federalgrant money, carried,
both members voting Yes.
Mr. Ralph Loss, representing the large number of property owners present
who live in the vicinity of Evergreen Park, spoke in protest to the construction
of a refuse burner and the nuisance of the cement plant located near the park.
The Council assured those protesting that only papers and boxes would be
burned, that the chimney would have a screen top and that the building would be
small and neat looking.
Mr. 0ren Dixon presented a petition signed by forty-three persons request-
lng improved drainage facilities, street lights end street improvements on
Capitol Hill.
Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Gorst to refer petition to the Commissioner
of Public Works, carried, both members voting Yes.
City Attorney read Resolution No. 3~3 disclaiming any interest in and
waives any compensation for the taking by the United States of America of any
estate in the water distribution system or sewer system, otherwise designated
as Parcels 53 and 53A in condemnation suit, Civil No. 500.
Notion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. HaSdon to pass resolution, carried as follows:
Nra. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. Mr. Kean, absent.
Clerk read letter from Lent's regarding an unpaid bill amounting to
$520.95 for changes in the heating plant at the ReCreation Hall.
Notion by Mrs. Hsddon and Mr. Gorst to refer to the Mayor, carried, both
members voting Yes.
Clerk read Resolution No. 324 accepting the proposal of the Valley Construc-
tion Company, Project Wash 45-165N, for removal of a reinforced concrete bin and
the removal of concrete pavement for the excavation of a trench for laying of
24 inch cast iron pipe.
Motian by Mr. Gorst and Nfs. Haddon to adopt resolution, carried as follows:
Mr. Kean, absent, Nfs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes.
Clerk read Resolution No. 325 granting Valley Construction Company an exten-
sion of 298 days beyond the completion date of December 8, 1942, in order to ful-
fill that certain contract for the installation of 24 inch water mains in
connection with Wash. Project 45-165.
Hotion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon to pass resolution, carried as follows:
~r. Kean, absent. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes.
City Attorney read Resolution No. 326 whereby the City agrees not to pe~uit
encroachments on right of way on Access Road Project along th9 present route of
Secondary State Highway 21-B.
~otlon by Hr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon to pass resolution, carried as follows:
Mr. Kean, absent. Nfs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes.
City Attorney read Resolution No. 327 whereby the City agrees not to permit
encroac~aents on the right of way of Access Road Project (Illahee- Brownsville
Road).
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon to pass resolution, carried as follows:
Mr. Kem, absent. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes.
Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Gorst to allow all bills presented at this
meeting and approved by a majority of the Council, carried, both members voting Yes.
Motion by ~gr. Oorst and Mrs. Haddon to adjourn, carried, both members voting
Yes.
Approved Deputy Ci~
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