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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON
February 17, 1970
The Council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. Officers present were Mayor
Wolfe, Councilmen Easom, Edwards, Hordyk, McRevey, Olson and Ross; Manager Herrman,
Attorney Moffett and Clerk McNeece.
A motion was made by Councilman Edwards, seconded by Councilman McRevey and carried,
to accept and place on file the Council Minutes of February 3, 1970.
A motion was made by Councilman McRevey and seconded by Councilman Basom, to accept
the low bid of Del Guzzi Construction, Inc. of $1,139.00 for installation of
additional railing on Boulevard Bridge. Motion passed, with one dissenting vote I
by Councilman Hordyk.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and"unani-
mously carried, to accept the bid of Tri-State Eductor and Sweeper, Inc. of
$7,000.00 plus sales tax for the Used Eductor for the Street Department.
A motion was made by Councilman Basom, seconded by Councilman McRevey and unani-
mously carried, that permission be granted to call for bids for one 4 - 5 yard 2 ~
capacity Dump Truck and one Flusher Truck for the Street Department. (Bids to be
awarded March 17, 1970.)
A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Edwards and carried,
to approve for payment Claims Vouchers in amount of $89,658.60 (Vouchers No. 4718,
7558 & 7779 to Lincoln Construction Co. be held up for checking out what the
Change Orders 1,2,3 & 4 are.); L.I.D. No. 189 $891.00; L.I.D. No'. 189-A $891.00:
A motion was made by Councilman Edwards, seconded by Councilman Basom and carried,
to approve the Payroll Transfers in amount of $58,403.49.
The Hearing on the Assessment Roll for L.I.D. No. 189 was opened by the Mayor as
scheduled for this meeting. The Director of Public Works presented the written
protests, which represented approximately 2.14% of the total assessment roll.
Most of the protests were relative to the total cost to their property and the
method of assessment. It was explained that the "Zone and TerminiiTl method of
assessing is used and is governed by State Statutes.
There were approximately ten or twelve residents of the area present, and those
who wished were given time to voice their protests, opinions etc.
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At 8:45 P.M., a motion was made by Councilman Easom, seconded by Councilman Hordyk
and unanimously carried, that the hearing be closed.
The following ordinance was then read in full.
ORDINANCE NO. 1680
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
approving and confirming the assessments and assess-
ment roll of Local Improvement District No. 189 for
the construction of certain improvements within the
city and levying and assessing the amounts thereof
against certain property as shown on said assess-
ment roll.
A motion waS made by Councilman Basom, seconded by Councilman McRevey and unani-
mously carried, that the foregoing ordinance be adopted as read.
The hearing on the Assessment Roll for L.I.D. No. 189-A was opened, and it was
noted that there had been no protests received. There was no one present-to I
register a protest.
A motion was made by CounciJman.,Edward~, seconded by Councilman BasoJII-' and unani-
mously carried, that the hearing be closed.
The following ordinance was read.
ORDINANCE NO. 1681
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
approving and confirming the assessments and assess-
ment roll of Local Improvement District No. 189-A
for the construction of certain improvements within
the city and levying and assessing the amounts thereof
against certain property as shown on said assessment
ro 11.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman Hordyk and unani-
mously carried, to adopt the ordinance approving and confirming the assessment
roll of L.I.D. No. l89-A.
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A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman McRevey and unani-
mously carried, to adopt the resolution authorizing the City to enter into a con-
tract with the Bonneville Power Administration and Washington Public Power System. ~
',Mr. Ferris Gilkey, Area Manager for BPA, was present and he and the City Manager
explained the proposed program.' The resolution will be No. 7-70, and provides
that the City will enter into contracts with Bonneville Supply System to imple-
ment the Hydro-Thermal Program by purchasing power from the Washington Public
Power Supply System nuclear powerplant. (Proposed location - Grays Harbor area.)
A motion was made by Councilman Basom, seconded by Councilman McRevey and unani-
mously carried, to concur with the Planning Commission1s recommendation and grant
to William R. Uphouse , 405 Vista View a variance to allow him to construct a
carport closer to the property line than permitted in a RS-7 zone, with the re-
striction that the sides are to remain unenclosed.
A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilwoman Ross and carried,
to accept and place on file the Planning Commission Minutes of February 9, 1970.
The Mayor presented ICS Sewage Plant Operator Diplomas to James Carmichael and
Arthur Waldron for completion of their correspondence courses.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Ross, seconded by Councilman McRevey and carried,
to approve the transfer of Liquor License from Robert Allan Brayton and Betty L.
Brayton to Richard Howard Anderson and Norma R. Anderson d/b/a/ Little Brick
Tavern.
A motion was-made by Councilman Edwards, Seconded by Councilman Basom and unani-
mously carried, to confirm the reappointment of Rev. Robert J. Lieby to another
six year term on the Civil Service Commission.
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A motion was made by Councilman Hordyk, seconded by Councilman Olson and carried,
to accept and place on file the Park and Beautification Board Minutes of Feb. 5,
1970.
A motion was made by Cou~~~~t~cQ~1P~ seconded.by Councilman Basom and unani-
mously carried~otH€C~temner Flnanclar1statements of the Light, Water, Sewer,
Sanitation, Equipment Rental, Off-Street Parking and Treasurer departments;
the January Utilities Billing, Fire, Police and Recreation reports; the Child
Guidance Center Report, Civil Service Commission Minutes of February 12, and the
Out-of-town report of the Librarian.
A motion was made by Councilman Basom, seconded by Councilman McRevey and unani-
m9usly carried, that the next regular meeting of the Council (March 3, 1970), be
set up to Monday, March 2, 1970, due to caucuses being held by both the Democrat
and Republican parties on that dat~ to elect delegates to conventions, etc.
A motion was made by Councilman Edwards, seconded by Councilman McRevey and unani-
mously carried, to approve re-establishment of the EMANON Club in the Community
Services Building. (Councilman Edwards volunteered to represent the Council on
the Board for the Club.)
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A motion was made by Councilman Basom, seconded by Councilman Olson and unani-
mously carried, to approve and pay to CH2M $416.26 for engi~~~ring services from
November 25, 1969 through January 26, 1970, in connectionl~~~anitary Sewerage
System Improvements.
Other subjects discussed were: Earlene Harrison of the Art Commission urged the
Council to proceed with suggestions made by the Commission and extend the beau-
tification program into the residential area (It was the general feeling that
this should not be extended at this time, and to wait and see how the community
feels about what has already been said.); a meeting with the Human Relations Com-
mission to be held March 9, 1970; Publicity Commission yet to be appointed; need
for brush removal at Second and Race.Streets; letters of appreciation for the
barricade replacements in the area of Roosevelt Jr. High SchoOl, restrictions on
explosives storage and growth of weeds and grass in vacant lots.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
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