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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/04/1960 ,.. .... l8 Proceedings of the Ci~ Commission of the Ci~ of Port Angeles, Washington FEBRUARY 4. 19~ ... a " P'rlINTINC co. P.~~~34 ~ The Port Angeles City Council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. Roll call of Officers revealed the following present: Mayor Richardson, Councilmen Smith, Sandison, Maxfield, 'Thorne, Randall, and Caldwell, Manager Slankard, Attorney Moffett and Clerk Law. It was moved by Councilman Maxfield that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Sandison and carried. Under the head of unfinished business, the Council received communication from L.F.Hensha~' offering to reduce his bid $7,392.32, for construction of Water Reservoirs. The offer wa~! prompted by later start of construction and weather cond~ti6ns. It was the opinion of II Council members and the Attorney that Del Guzzi Construction Company was awarded the con- tract subject to sale of Bonds and said award cannot legally be disregarded. It was moved] by Councilman Caldwell that the matter be referred to the Manager and he be authorized to !I answer Mr. Henshaw's letter, Seconded by Councilman Thorne and carried. ;j) \.,/,(; i The Y.M.C.A. having requested vacation of a portion of the alley in Block~Ains' sub- division, the Planning Commission investigated and submitted report, reco~ding that request be granted. It was moved by Councilman Smith that recommendation be accepted and vacation approved. Seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried. Jack Chapman filed written request that his Franchise for installation of Coaxial TV Cablel be transferred to Port Angeles Telecable, Inc. It was moved by Councilman Thorne that th~ request for transfer be approved, provided that a satisfactory Bond is posted. Seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. Bids to furnish Street Lioht Fixtures were received as follows: Westinghouse Electri~ Supply $23,860.00 Utility Supply Home Electric 25,612.60 General Electric Supply Graybar 25,722.20 Line Material Industries Love Electric 17,051.60 & 17 , 048 . 13 $ 23,990.00 25,716.20 26,554. 30 & I 26,552.14 21,196.00 & 21.090.02 It was moved by Councilman Randall that the bid by Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. be accepted as recommended by the Manager. Seconded by Councilman Maxfield and carried. Maydwell & Hartzell Bids to furnish one dump truck for the Street Department were received from: Schreiner Chevrolet Co. $ 3,767.69 Ruddell, Olds. Cad. Co. $ 4,198.14 Anderson Motor Co. 4,142.92 & 4,196.80 Robertson-Gray Motors 4,260.00 Prices quoted are net including State Tax. It was moved by Councilman Smith that the bid by Schreiner Chevrolet Co. be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Sandison and carried. ' The Council considered offers to purchase.$1,700,000,OO Water Revenue Bonds as follows: J John Nuveen & Co. and Associates, 1,082,837.50, Discount $34,000.00. Net 1,116,837.5 Interest rate 4.4682%. F.S. Smithers & Co. and Grande & Co" 1,091,605.00. Discount, 33,000,40. Net 1,124,605.40. Interest rate 4.4993%. i Blyth & Co. and Associates, 1,073,942.50. Discount 34,000.00. Net 1,107,942.52. , In~erest rate, 4.4325%. It was moved by Councilman Randall that the offer by Blyth & & Assoclates be accepted as the best bid. Seconded by Councilman Caldwell and unanimously It was moved by Councilman Caldwell that the Finance Committee be authorized to proceed with the purchase of $300,000.00 in Bonds for the Light Department using surplus Funds, at an interest rate of 4.40%, Seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, Under the head of new business, the following reports were filed for Council approval: Budget Receipts, Water Operating, Work and Billing. Elwha Operating Statement and Library activities during 1959. It was moved by Councilman Maxfield that all rePorts be approved and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Thorne and carried. o. barried. i Ii II It was moved by Councilman Smith that the following claims be approved and paid: General Funds, 3,829.23. Water Fund, 1,916.04. Light Fund, 3,357,31. Pipeline Fund 1,509.99. Motion seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried. It was moved by Councilman Smith that the Payrolls for January be approved as paid. Secon~ed by Councilman Caldwell and carried, Total Payroll $50,861.13. A petition requesting a Local Improvement Dis trict be established for street improvement ~ South of First Street to Eighth Street and West from Race Street, was returned for more signatures. It was moved by Councilman Randall that the petition be teturned for sufficiel t signatures before proceeding with the project. Seconded by Councilman Sandison and carrier' '"he Council discussed adoption of a uni~orm sign code. Councilmen Caldwell. Thprne and I Smith were appointed as committee to study establishing of proper code. ~lso discussed was amending Amusement Machine Ordinance. The ~ttorney assured that pro- posed amended Ordinance will be ready by the next meeting. [ I P he Mayor aCkno"wledged presence of Ccuncilmen Hopefuls and expressed appreciation for theil' dnterest in City affairs. ' ~m. Schultz sPQke regarding offer by L.F. Henshaw and considered over $7,000.00 a lot of money to get away from Taxpayers. He also complained about muddy water during recent heavy rains. The Mayor ~ssured that when new reservoirs are completed, the main line will be shut off during such emergencies, there being ample stroage for six days. Under the head of introduction and reading of Ordinances, the following was introduced and' read in full: ORDINANCE NO. 1451 I I I I I I I I Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington 19 FEBRUARY 4, (Cont'd) 19~ L.tIoHPIlINrINOCO. P-"...U'~"- AN ORDINANCE establishing a payroll fund and providing for transfers from various other funds into the payroll fund for the purpose of paying salaries and wages. . It was moved by Councilman Maxfield that the foregoing Ordinance be approved and adopted. Seconded by Councilman Thorne and carried. No other business appearing, the meeting was declared adjourned. y. r:. ~ {l CITY CLERK