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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/05/1954 I I I I ~ 375 ., Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington February 5 19~ "". ''''''.'''''.. .""".... ."."....... ..... IThe City Council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. and wall calla<:! to order by l\eyor Smith. Roll call showed the following officers present: Hayol;' Smith, Councilmen BrOl<J.1, Neer, Sandison, Powell, and. Holfe; '}lanager Vergeer, Attorney Severyns and Clerk Law. , . I ~ It was moved by Councilman Sandison that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as received. I Seconded by Councilman Powell. ill voted Aye. IJotion carried. I Under the head of unfinished business, the Planning Commission filed recoonnendations as previously requested !regarding certain projects as follOl<s: V~cation of Chambers Street from Columbia to the Bluff and portion lof tho Alley in Blk. 2, p.S.C.C.' Recommendation: That vacation as requested be denied and suitable view . I point turn around be constructed for US? by the public. It was moved. by Councilman Neer that ~he re.~o~end- ation be accepted and request for vacatlon demed. Seconded by Councl.lman Pm<ell. All voted Aye. j'.ctlon carried. ~ i 'I Approval of re-plat by Reid Priest of area in vicinity of 6th and Ennis Streets. Planning Board recommended, approval of tentative plat as to general scheme. It was moved by Councilman Bro,m that the Council concur with recommendations of Planning Board regarding re-plat a1)uroval. Seconded by Councilman ~'Iolfe and carril3d. Request by Mr. Priest for pernussion to open and grade a l~adway on 6th Street in the vicinity of Liberty Street ::>.ccording to plan and profile to be furnished the City Engineer for approval before work is. started. !Planning Commission unanimously recommended to Council their approval of this request. After discussion, Manager Vergeer recommended that no action be taken at this time. It was moved by Councilman Neer th_at . recommendation by the Manager be approved and no action taken. Seconded by Councilman Sandison and Wlanim- lously carri ed. IArt Dysart and other property owners in the vicinity of 2d and Laurel Streets appeared before the COWlcil and expressed oppositionto opening Laurel Street from 1st Street South, thereby creating sliding hazard to their property. It was understood that at least 85% of property owners are opposed to the street I' opening. The group was advised that the City has taken no action and according to estimates, the cost to property owners would be pro, hibitive. The Council requested that property owners file letters of protest for future reference. IUnder the head of new business, the annual report of Police Chief Ide was filed for approval. It was ;moved by Councilman Pm<ell that the report be accepted an1 approved. Seconded by Councilman Sandison. jAil voted Aye. Motion car,'ied. iThe annual report of the electrical department for the year 19:5), also comparative !>udget reports of City ,Departments, were filed for approval. It was moved by Councilman Powell that the reports be accepted and ((J.J'-- Ifiled. Seconded by Councilman Sandison and unanimously carried. , .~r I',police Chief Ide requested in writing that the Council extend his working time one year to April 1, 1955, asDt p, provided in the retirement regulations. The matter of retirements and extensions were discussed by the ~ I Council, after which it was moved by Councilman ~Tolfe that this Council go on record as approving ~ policy that all employees be retired on retirement date except in time of emergency. Motion seconded by Councilman Brown. All members voted Aye. Motion carried. ] C. J. Hopkins and Gerald Chamberlain appeared for Peninsula Plywood Corporation requesting that the Council f\ consider that fi.rm as applicant for sub-lease of Tract No.6, Ediz Hook Reservation, which waS formerly sub-leased by p. A. l'Jestern R.ll. Co. Also that a written request for sub-lease has been submitted. ~lanager llergeer advised that this is tile third request for sub-lease. That the City's lease with the IGovernment is subject to change in June, and reccllnnended that the Council familiarize "ith 100 ation of .the tracts and thereby detennine as to ,;hat is of best interest for community. Attorney Severyns reminded 'that Fibreboard, Inc., applied last October for sub-lease of the tract and that he advised no definite I action until the Federal Court has concluded bankruptcy proceedings and released the property. Mr. Hopkins then requested consideration if future hearings are conducted. I ':A delegation of property O',;ners from the Fairmount District protested the installation of water meters on their services after they paid cost of line installation. Manager Vergeer informed that by action of the :,Council, all water services outside the City are being metered for purpose of 00 nserving water as many I are irrigating acres instead of lot s. Council members also reminded that investigation shows abuse of Iwater service, some getting all and others none. It ,ras then decided to continue metering to ascertain effect on water consumption. The Council considered claims paid January 25, 27, and Feb. 5 in total amount of $50,755.07. It was moved by Councilman Neer that all claims be approved as paid seconded by Councilman Powell. All voted 'lio'e. 'lOtion carried. / ( I/~ I :Manager Vergeer announced that call for bids has been published for replacement of Laurel Bluff stairway :as previously authorized, the same to be opened Feb. 18th. I :Council postponed until the next meeting, appointment of a member to the Library Board replacing Dr. Harry iL. Lydiard. Council also deferred for further investigation, a request by Guy Bellinger for estimate of :cost for building access road to contemplated property development in the vicinity of N. Street between :15th and 18th Streets. I 'Councilman Powell suggested that a letter of comnendation be written to Jim Fritz for worl< done on 'Conmmnity Study and trip East on behalf of Port Angeles and honors brought to our City. Also for program larranged for presentation of llWards. It ",as then moved by Councilman Powell that the letter be sent to iMr. Fritz expressing gratitude of Council for services rendered. Motion seconded by Councilman Sandison land unanimously carried. Manager Vergeer discussed the main water line from Morse Creek and emphasized the advisability of acquiring 'easements and franchises across private property. I tinder the head of introduction and reading of Ordinances, the following were introduced and read in full ~or consideration by the Council: I I ORDINANCE NO. 1)20 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance and sale of local improvement bonds for weal Improvement Dist- rict No. 164 of the City of Port Angeles to pay the cost and expense of the improvements of said District ;as ordered and provided for in Ordinance No. 1306 of the City of Port Angeles, providing for the term of such bonds and fixing the interest rates thereon. I ...oIIIl . ,...- 376 - February 5 continued Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington 19~ "'<. . ..... ...on.. ."....... ."...... ,.... .... It was moved by Councilman Brown that the foregoing Ordinance be approved and adopted. -Seconded- by Council- man l'lolfe. All members voted .we. Motion carried. OBDINANCE NO. '1321 AN,ORDINANCE of the Council of the City of Port Angeles, ,'iashington, approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll for Local ImpJ;'ovenent District .No. 163 created for the improvement of certain streets by the construction and installation of cement and asphalt concrete pevement, by the installation of storm sewers, and by doing sum other ,;ark necessary in connection therewith as authorized and ordered by Ordinance No. 1295, and levying and assessing the amounts thereof against the several lots, tracts, parcels of land and other property as shown on said assessment roll.. It was movl'd by Councilman,Neer that the foregoing 0rd1nange be ap!%'oved and adopted. Seconded by Councilmm' Sandison and unanimously carried. There being no further busin\,ss the meeting was declared adjourned. Q. ;;. tJ ;;f A'5f.l-if. City, Clerk .... ~~~ Mayor ........~ I I I' 1