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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 01/15/1947 ,.. 308 Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington January 15, 19~ The City Commission met in regular session at 10 A.M. and was called to Irevealed the following officers present: Mayor Epperson, Commissioners and Clerk Law. i N.:Lnutes of the previous session were read and approved. order by Mayor Epperson. Roll call Johnson and Steele, Attorney Wilson Under the head of applications for wilding permits and licenses, the following were granted:' "':?7,S()() ~. Building Perci ts ; 'Sea trice Lynch F. C. Waldren Hartvig J. Langager Olympic Seed Co. Keith A. Neer !\:.icenses: 4<.J;J.. ~o Rainbow 'Tavern Rainbmv Tavern Ra inbow Tavern Remodel two houses into one; Lot 20, Blk. 300; Townsite Build House; Lots 13 and214, Blk. 132, Carter's Add. Build 5-Room Dwelling; N Lot 17, 18, Elk. 199, Townsite Quick Freeze Plant; fort Dock 2 Build 6-Room Dwelling; Lot 7, W Lot 6, Blk. 377; Townsite 3,500.00 2,000.00 6,000.00 10,000.00 6,000.00 6.00 i 2.501 24.00 One Music Machine--6 Months 50ft Drink--6 Months Two Amusement Machines-6 Months Under the head of new business, Mrs. M. F. Hunter of 1809 West 7th Street, appeared before the Commission "','1' regarding a fence in front of her property. Mrs. Hunter, having been served notice to remove fence from 'City property, wanted definited proof that said fence was in the street. Mr. Poulsen of the Engineering Department infonned that survey had been made and confirmed location of fence as in the street. After cons.iderable discussion, "rs. Hunter was instructed to consult her attorney, and no" removal action would be ~aken until later date. I ~The report of Police Judge Taylor for the month of December, 1946, shmving 135 court cases tried and t2,336.50 collected in fines was approved and ordered filed. The anoual reports of Police Ch:i,ef Ide and Fire Chief Wolverton were approved and ordered filed, and it was 1 moved by Commissioner Steele that the City Commission extend their thanks and appreciation for the reports Submitted and co-operation of the Fire and Police Departments during the year 1946. Motion seconded by Mayor Epperson. All members voted Aye. Motion carried. " A report by Ivor Smith, Secretary of the Volunteer >1remen's Board of Trustees, showing $45.00 due the State Treasurer for annual fees, was approved and ordered filed. ~I nder the head of reading and passage of Ordinances, the following two Ordinances were passed third and hnal reading and adopted: I ORDlNAN'CE NO. 1175 AN ORDINANCE setting forth an emergency affecting the public health and safety; requ~nng expenditures un- foreseen; providing for the issuance of emergency warrants; ..nd declaring an emergency making the ordinance immediately effective. ORDINANCE NO. 1176 ~N ORDINANCE fixing the monthly salaries, compensations and wages of certain officers and employees of the bity of Port Angeles, Washington: I: [t was moved by Commissioner Jolmson that the foregoing two Ordinances be passed third and final reading and adopted. Seconded by Mayor Epperson. All members voted Aye. The motion carried. Under the head of introduction of resolutions, the following two resolutions were introduced: RESOLUTION i'ollEREAS, the City of Port Angeles is-the m'lner of Lots Eight (B) and Nine (9), Block Two Hundred (200), 1'ownsite of Port Angeles, Washington, heretofore purchased for use as a site for a new fire hall at a price of Ten Thousand ($].0,000.00) Dollars, and II VUEREAS, said property has been found to be unsuitable for the purpose for which it was purchased, and WHEREAS, Don Smith and Ivor Smith have offered to purchase said property from the City of Port Angeles for I the sum of Twelve Thousand ($12,000.00) Dollars, payable $1,000.00 in cash and the balance at $1,000.00 per 'I' month, commencing February 10, 1947, and continuing each month until paid, with interest at four (4) per ~ent. per annum, and WHEREAS, the City Commission has viewed the property and ia of the opinion that the offer is a fair value and in excess of the amount paid by the City for said lots, ~OW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the said offer be accepted and that the City of Port Angeles sell said property at private sale to Don Smith and Ivor Smith for the sum of Twelve Thousand ($12,000.00) Dollars, !lnd that the I,layor of the City of Port Angeles and the City Clerk be, and they are, authorized to enter into a contract with the purchasers upon the terms herein set forth and to execute and deliver a deed to said property when the purchase price and interest has been paid in full. II WHEREAS, the facilities of the fire hall of the City of Port Angeles are inadequate, and RESOLUT 10 N W'rlEREAS, the City does not mm property suitable for the construction of a new fire hall, and \1HEREAS, the City holds an option on Lots Seven (7), Eight (8) and Nine (9), Block One Hundred Sixty-seven (167), of the Townsite of Port Angeles, for the purchase of said lots at the total price of Sixteen Thousand ($16,000.00) Dollars, and I WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Commission said price is reasonable and said property is suitable as a iDcation for a fire hall, 'I [>lOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION That the option on said lots be closed and the proper officers of the City are authorized to issue a warrant for the purchase of said lots upon receipt of a warranty deed and title insurance showing that the title to said property is free from all liens and in- (iumbrances. ll.. I I I I" I I I Jal!llilry 15, continued, 1~ Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington 309~ tiI""'......_Y.....,.........._~..1..77B~ It was moved by Mayor Epperson that the foregoing two resolutions be approved and adopted. Seconded by I:, CO!Jllllissioner Steele. All members voted Aye. Motion carried. The Conunission examined and allowed the follovung 1 - CURREiJT EXPENSE FUND: / j'f' - Shell Oil Co., Inc. Ga soline claims and ordered warrants issued in payment of same: .3 t?f CITY STREET EUNIl: G. & W. Fire Service 61 I WA.TER RIND: .:; ~ , 'IPort Angeles Motors . Clallam Adjustment Corp. 'I LIGHT :FUND: .< I ? ,.1 7 'j Clallam Adjustment Corp. Commission I Shell Oil Co. Gasoline IGeneral Petroleum Corp. Gasoline 11::e::u::e::~::Pl::r~'5 Wire, Meters, and Sockets Shell Oil Co., Inc. Gasoline Port Angeles Motors Two Retainers jW. S. Darley_& Co. , Four Trafolite.;;o CUMULATIVE RESERVE EUN!);H<.CURRENT EXPENSE: <1M t? - lL:h A.IlL& Kuk. A.I P Plannine Orer<ition for Const. of ITrrm-5e~ng no lurt.ne-r 13usiness, the sessl.on was a8C.larea aOJournect. Pyrene Re fills Hepairs Commission New l:.unicipal Bldg: a. t' ;tcu-u-c Clerk (/ ;jt'ct r\ Mayor I ,i , , I , " I I I, I, I ,j , - I ,I .j 198.00 J 3.091~ . I 19.06 1.621 1 I 1.13 ' 33.00 11. 48 171. 76 5.07 2.06 15.52 ' 4,000.00 i i ~ 'I Z::::V:-J~,A ......JtL..r--.... I ',1 I' ) I I II 'I I 'I 1 'I I, , ....4