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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/37 November 13, 1937 Regtular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Bremerton, Washington held on Saturday November 13, 1937, at ten O'clock A.M., Mayor Knabb presiding, Commissioner Halverson, Commissioner Casad and City Attorney Beakley being present. Clerk read minutes of previous regular meeting and on motion of Mr. Casad and Mr. Knabb same were approved as read, all members voting Yes. Clerk called attention to the fact that the hearing on proposed improvement of Fourth Street had been continued until this date. Motion by Mr. Casad and Mr. Halverson to continue hearing for two more weeks. Carried as follows: Mr. Knabb, Yes, Mr. Halverson, Yes. Mr. Casad, Yes. Clerk read resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sell to Emory Brown all of Lots 19 and 20 in B~ock 1, First Addition to Charleston for the total sum of $200.00 on terms of $50.00 down and balance in yearly payments of $§0.00 each with interest at 7% per annum until the full payment thereof. Motion by Mr. Halverson and Mr. Knabb to pass resolution as read. Carried as follows: Mr. Knabb, Yes. Mr. Halverson, Yes. Mr. Casad, Yes. Clerk read claim of Frank Roufs and wife for damages said to have been sustained by Mrs. Roufs falling on city street. Motion by Mr. Halverson and Mr. Casad to refer the claim to the insurance company. Carried as follows: Mr. Knabb, Yes. Mr. Halverson, Yes. Mr. Casad, Yes. Clerk called attention to the request of the Nonolulu Football Game Committee for use of the ball field and which had been taken under consideration by the commission. ~otion by M~r. Knabb and Mr. Casad to grant the use of the ball par~ as requested by the committee; (Mr. Knabb stated that arrangements for the concessibn had been arranged) Carried as follows: Mr. Knabb, Yes. Mr. Halverson, Yes, Mr. Casad, Yes. ¥~. Halverson reported that he had consulted the attorney for J. D. Taylor et al and the arrangement had been made to settle the Judgment for $3000.00 which is a saving of almost $1000.00. Clerk read authorizing the purchase of the West ten feet of Lots 37, 38, 39 and 40 in Block 6, 0lc Hanson's Addition, now known as First Addition to Charleston, Kitsap County, Washington, for the sum of $600.00. Motion by Nr. Halverson and Mr. Knabb to adopt resolution. Carried as follows: Mr. Knabb, Yes. Mr. Halverson, Yes. Mr. Casad, Yes. Mr. J. W. Bryan, Sr., on behalf of Mr. Dixon complained that the proposed imp- rovement fo the alley in the rear of the Dixon property would damage the property and prevent him from using his garage. Mr. Casad explained how the Job was being done and expressed the opinion that access to garage would be all right. Motion by Mr. Knabb and Mr. Casad to refer the question to the Engineering Department. Carried as follows: Mr. Knabb, Yes. Mr. Halverson, Yes. Mr. Casad,Yes. Mayor Knabb recommended the purchase of two prowler cars for the Police Depert- ment; and on motion of Mr. Halverson and Mr, Knabb the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids on two prowler cars as per specifications furnished by the Mayor. Motion by ~r. Casad and Mr. Halverson to instruct the Clerk to advertise for bids on pick-up truck for use in the Water Department. Carried as follows: ~r. Knabb Yes. Mr. Halverson, Yes. ~r. Casad, Yes. Clerk read letter from State Patrol Officer complaining about a tree in front of the Patrol Office and on motion of Mr. Halverson and Mr. Knabb the matter was referred to the Street Department. The proposed extension of storm sewer was referred to the City Attorney for resolution. Motion by Er o Casad and Mr. Halverson to allow all bills approved by a ~aJority of the commission, carried as follows: Mr. Knabb, Yes. Mr. Halverson, Yes. Mr. Casad, Yes. Clerk read by title only au ordinance providing for a new plumbing code and on motion of Mr. Knabb and Mr. Casad it was referred to the committee of the whole until next Saturday. ~oticn by Mr. Casad and Mr. Knabb to adjourn until Tuesday November 16, 1937 at ten A.M. Carried as follows: Mr. Knabb, Yes. Mr. Halverson, Yes. Mr. Casad, Yes. Pursuant to adjournment the regular meeting of the commission was reconvened at ten o'clock A.M. Tuesday November 16, 1937. Mr. Halverson, Mr. Casad and City Attorney Beakley being present. Clerk read letter from City Engineer to City Attorney advising the necessity of haste in the preparation of the ordinances or resultions providing for an emergency in connection with sewer system; an ordinance was read providing for an appro~riation of $1§,000.00 for the purpose of continuing Bremerton Sewer System Item ~2, and Mr. Casad stated he was going to Portland, Oregon, to contact the PWA management there in reference to appropriation and 5~. Halverson stated he would go to Olympia and ascertain if the Highway Department would not hel~ in this emergency. Motion by Mr. Halverson and Mr. Casad to adjourn until Wednesday morning at ten O'clock. Oarried as follows; Mr. Halverson, Yes. Mr. Casad, Yes. 5~. Knabb, absent. Approved: ~ ' Mayor November 16,1937 (Page 2) Pursuant to adJournmen the regular meeting of the City Commission was reconvened on wednesday morning November 17,1937 at ten o'clock, all members being present. Clerk read Ordinance declaring an emergency and directing the i?suance of in warrants in settlement of the claim and award of the court in favor of J.D.Taylor and others. Motion by Mr Halversg~ and Mr Knabb to pass and adopt ordinance as read, carried as follows: Mr Knabb, Yes. Mr Halverson, Yes. Mr Casad, Yes. Clerk read Ordinance #ll90 limiting the'time of parking on Pacific Avenue between Sixth and Eighth Street to 30 minutes. Motion by Mr Halverson and'Mr Casad to adopt ordinance as read,carried as follows: Mr Enabb, Yes. Mr Halverson, Yes. Mr Casad, Yes. Mr Halverson was excuses at this time, having been called to Port Orchard. Clerk read Ordinance #ll91 directing the disposal and sale of all impounded motor vehicles after te~ days notice at place where same are empounded. Motion by Mr Ca~ad,an~Mr Knabb to delete emergency clause and'adopt ordinance carried as follows: Mr Knabb, Yes. Mr Ca,ad, Yes. ~ Halverson Absent. Clerk read resolution authorizing the purchase for street purposes of the west ten feet of Lots 37,38,39 and 40 of Block #6 First addition to Charleston and author- izing an application to the State Highway Department for the funds necessary to make the p6rchase. Motion by Mr Casad and Mr Knabb to adopt resolution as read, carEied as follows: Mr Knabb, Yes. Mr ~asad, Yes. Mr Halverson Absent. Motion by Mr Knabb and Mr Casad to adjourn, carried as follows: M~ Knabb, Yes. Mr Casad, Yes. M~ Halverson, Absent. ~O~D: MAYOR.