HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/30/40 October 30, 1940
Regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Bremerton, ~ashington,
held on Wednesday, October 30, 1940, at ten o'clock A.M. Mayor Jones presiding,
Commissioner Bruenn and the City Attorney being present. Mr. Casad confined to
his home by sickness.
Clerk read minutes of previous regular meeting and on motion of Mr. Jones
and Mr. Bruenn same were approved as read, both members voting Yes.
Clerk read letter from Building Inspector McLeod in reference to the
application of the architect for Sears Roebuck building for a permit to erect an
overhead walk across the alley in rear of said building to connect with proposed
structure facing on Fifth Street, at a height of 13~ feet.
Motion by Mr. Jones and Mr. Bruenn to authorize the Building Inspector to
permit, with the proviso that owners maintain signs showing clearance, carried
as follows: Mr. Jones, Yes.~Mr. Bruenn, Yes. Mr. Casad absent.
Clerk read letter from Mayor Jones requesting the commission to establish
the position of apprentice firemen on the Bremerton Fire Department with salary
starting at $120.00 per month for the first year, $130.00 the second year and
$140.00 the third year and at the termination of the third year said apprentice
firemen to be given a promotional examination for the position of fireman at
$150.00 per month.
Motion by Mr. Bruenn and Mr. Jones to approve recommendation and establish
the position of apprenticm fireman and instruct the clerk to notify the Civil
Service Commission of this action, carried as follows: Mr. Jones, Yes. Mr. Bruenn,
Yes. Mr. Casad absent.
The Mayor reported having received a letter from a gentleman who wished to
establish a veteranarian establishment in the city, letter referred to the City
Attorney.
Clerk reported that Anton Jensen had applied for Water service "on the
Phlnney Bay Water System" and the application was approved by P. E. Riley,
Commissioner of "The Phinney Bay Water District" and clerk ~tated that he had
no knowledge of the city having any agreement with this district for water sarvices
and asked for instructions.
Motion by Mr. Jones and Mr. Nruenn to refer the application back to McCall
for investigation and for such action as is provided by law, carried as follows:
Mr. Jones, Yes. Mr. Bruenn, Yes. Mr. Casad absent.
Mr. Bruenn read a lease and agreement with "the Bremer interests" providing
for leasing of city docks and constructing parking areas. ~
Motion by Mr. Bruenn and Mr.~Jones that a copy of proposed lease be referred
to the City Attorney for study and report and file a copy in the Clerk's office.
for public inspection, carried*as follows: Mr. Jones, Yes. Mr. Bruenn, Yes. Mr.
Casad absent.
Mr. Bruenn read a letter from Mr. Lewis of the Kitsap County Chicken
Hatchery offering a solution of the parking problem and on motion of Mr. Jones
and Mr. Bruenn the co~m,zulcation was ordered filed.
Motion by Mr. Bruenn and Mr. Jones to allow all warrants submitted at this
meeting and approved by a majority of the commission, carried, both members
voting Yes.
Mr. Tom Emery, caretaker at Illahee State Park suggested writing to Supt.
of State Parks at 0tympis requesting permission for tourists to occupy space at
Illahee State Park and the clerk was so instructed.
Motion by Mr. Jones and Mr. Bruenn to adjourn, carried as follows: Mr.
Jones, Yes. Mr. Bruenn, Yes. Mr. Casad absent.
Approve d: