HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/26/42 August 26, 1942
Regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Bremerton,. Washington,
held on Wednesday, August 26, 1942 at ten o'clock A.M. Mayor Bruenn presiding,
Commissioner Wilkes, Commissioner Wilkes, Commissioner Casad and the City Attorney
being present.
Clerk read minutes of regular meeting of August 19, 1942 and recess of same
held August 21, 1942 and on motion of Mr. Wilkes and Mr. Bruenn same were approved
as read.
Clerk read letter from C. E. B. 01dham and other property owners residing on
Gregory Way between Chester and High complaining about conJested condition of
that thoroughfare due to double parking on both sides and asking for relief.
Motion by Mr. Casad and Mr. Bruenn to refer to Chief of Police, carried, all
members voting Yes.
Clerk read letter from United Pacific InsurL~ce Company notifying City of
cancellation of the policy held by Bremert~n Charleston Transportation Company as
of July 1, 1942.
Motion.by Mr. Casad and Mr. Wilkes to refer to Mr. Bruenn, carried, all
members voting Yes.
Clerk read claim of F. W. Moore for damages to his automobile due to neglig-
ence in the amount of $16.00.
Motion by Mr. Casad and Mr. Bruenn to refer to City Attorney.
Clerk reported having been served with Subpoena Duces Tecum in cause #18581
set for hearing on September 16, 1942.
Referred to City Attorney.
Clerk submitted letter from Department of the Interior in re: ordinance No.
1478 (as amended by Ordinance No. 1484) granting the right to construct and maintain
transmission lines over and across the 24 inch right of way for water main. Letter
ordered filed.
Clerk read letter from State Department of Highways in regard contract #2786,
Port Washington Narrows bridge and on motion of Mr. Wilkes and Mr. Bruenn same was
referred to City Engineer, carried, all members voting Yes.
Mr. Wilkes reported on condition of wharf scales and recommended sale of same.
Motion by Mr. Casad and Mr. Wilkes to instruct Clerk to advertise the scales for
sale, all members voting Yes.
Mayor Bruenn reported having re-appointed Mrs. H. C. McDonald as a member of
Recreation Cormmittee for five (5) year term.
Motion by Mr. Wilkes and Mr. Bruenn to confirm appointment, carried, all
members voting Yes.
Petition read from Clyde Alexander and sixteen other householders on Yronsides
Avenue between East llth and East 16th Streets, requesting the Commission to pro-
vide necessary water service and on motion of Mr. Bruenn and Mr, Wilkes, petition
was referred to Mr. Casad.
Mr. Merrill Wallace asked some questions about the case of John L. Fyfe,
Motion by Mr. Wilkes and Mr. Casad that the City Join with Mr. J. L. Fyfe in suit
to determine boundaries of Lot 13, Block 4, Anderson's Bay View Addition, carried,
all members voting Yes.
Clerk reported having filed with the Commission, budget of proposed receipts
and expenditures as submitted by the various heads of departments, for the year
1943.
Mr. Hector McKenzie and three others complained about several matters affect-
ing their peace and happiness in their section of the City, namely bus service,
street lights, gas plant and Mr. Bruenn promised to give these matters personal
attention.
Motion by Mr. Bruenn and Mr. Wilkes to allow all bills presented at this
meeting and approved by a majority of the Commission, carried as follows: Mr.
Bruenn, Yes. Mr. Wilkes, Yes. Mr. Casad, Yes.
Motion by Mr. Casad and Mr. Bruenn to reconsider Ordinance No. 1489 at meet-
ing of Commission, September 2, 1942, carried as follows: Mr. Bruenn, Yes. Mr.
Wilkes, Yes. Mr. Casad, Yes.
Motion by Mr. Bruenn and Mr. Casad to adjourn, carried, all members voting Yes.
Mayor