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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/19/1959 I 1 1 I Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington 621 Februarv 19, 19~ ".. . ...... ..on... "',_... ...."..,..... .." The City Council met in regular session at 7;30 P.M. and was called to order by Mayor Richardson. Other officers present were: Councilmen Smith, Sandison, Maxfield, Thorne, Randall and Caldwell, Manager Slankard. Attorney Moffett and Clerk Law. It was moved by Councilman Randall that minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Seconded by Councilman Sandison and carried. Under the head of unfinished business, one bid was' received from Howard Clevenger for purChase of Lots 1 to 13 incl., Block 450, Townsite. The offer was $2l9.0112r lot or total of $2,847.13. It was moved by Councilman Thorne that offer be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. The manager reported on Oak Street zig..ag inspection, stating that replacing by permanent bulldozer construction and -blacktop is being considered. If the Council authorize, ;lans and specifications wi 11 be 'I' prepared for the project, It was moved by Councilman Smith that Council authorize preParation of plans I and speciricatiQns~ Seconded by Councilman Sandison and carried~ Art Smith, servicing agent for ClaIlam County Insurance Agencies, appeared regarding the City's comprehen.. sive liability insurance. Mr. Smith having contacted insuran::e representatives tilted that companies are reluctant toward accepting misce1Uneous liability. The Northwest Mutual having submitted proposal to accept all liability, except damage by water at cost of $7,109.43, Mr. Smith recommended this as the best offer. E.xpiration date of the current policy being March 1, it was ..wed by Councilman Maxfield that the offer by Northwest Mutual at $7,109.43 be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried. Request by Mr. Casilio for taxicab stand at Front and Laurel Streets was mmsidered. Investigation having been completed, it was moved by Councilman tandall that application for cab license be approved with stand at Front and Laurel Streets, one car on Laurel Street, two on Front Street. Motion seconded by Icouncilman Thorne and carried. ! John Trumbull cited necessity for replacing the main line and reservoir outlet, emphasis on the latter. }', ",4 ! The City Manager explained in answer that it was necessary t 0 secur e adequate storage before disturbing ! existing lines, reCallSe of the bad condition of wood stave pipe. : Pursuant to complaint previously field regarding radio tower and interference., t he Manager received fcommunication from the Federal Communication Commission that interference is beinginvestigatede , iThe Mayor explained act ion on Resolution passed at the previous meeting concerning construction of a Ibridge across the waters of Puget Sound. Also read a telegram sent to Legislators clarifying Resolution as not an endorsement of the Vashon Bridge, a more' northerly crossing being desirable. I Under the head of n.... business, claims payable were approved as follows: General FundS. $8,525.60; Light Fund, $30,804.00; Payrolls for month of January, $51,579.86. It was moved by Councilman Maxfield that claims and payrolls be approved, Seconded by Counci lman Sandison and carried. lit was moved by Councilman Maxfield that call for bids be published to furnish for the Water Department, water pipe and fittings at approximate cost of $41.000.00. Seconded by Councilman Sandison and carried. I IThe Annual Report of activities by the Fire Department was filed for Council approval. It was moved by ,Councilman Caldwell that the report be approved and Olllmmendations recorded, for services rendered to the 'public and school childreo duringthe year. Seconded by Councilman Randall and carried. I Other reports for approval were: Billing for Light and Water. Operating Light Statement. Light and "Water Work Reports. Fire and Police for Jm uary. City Treasurer's Financial. It was m<Jed by Councilman Smith that all reports be accepted and filed. Seconded by Councilman Maxfield and carried. I liThe Manager inquired as to form and amount to be spent in preparation of the Annual Report of City activities during year 1958. It was moved by Councilman Caldwell that not more than $500,00 be allocated to provide as many copies as possible, the Manager authorized to proceed. Motion seconded by COUDcilman taxfield and carried. lThiS City having received ....,ard from the National Police Award Council. the Mayor asked Councilman Sandison as Senior Councilman" to make presentation to the Police Chief. Mr. Sandison presented award to the Chie f. commending thePolice Department for excellent Safety Program conducted in the City" 'The Manager informed the Council that the Light Department is progressing with all., ork contemplated due Ito cooperation of Mr., Fountain and other Light employees. Councilman Randall suggested that increase in 'Mr. Fountain's salary be postponed until further studYlf No action was taken.. I ,The Manager also reported on meeting with the Chamber of commerce Committee at which time request was made Ifor a $10,000.00 appropriation to publicize the Peninsula. IA petition was filed, having thirty signatures, requesting that trees md shrubs be removed from inter- Isection of 15th and Cherry Streets, the same being a traffic hazard. The Manager to iovestigat e and lreport at the next meeting. , , ,Mrs. Madge Nailor complained of water and mud on the sidewalk between Lincoln and Chase Streets on the ;North side of First Street. This also \i 11 be investigated and remedied as soon aspossible. IGeorge Todd, Chai rman of the Civil Service Commission informed the ()ouncil that no action has been taken )regarding the question of residence for applicants to compete in Civil service examinations. It appears that contemplated legislation will determine eligibility. 'Under the head of intrOduction of Resolutions, the following was introduced and read: RESOLUTION NO. 2 - 59 WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles is a member of Statewide City Employees Retirement System !It was moved by Councilman Maxfield that the foregoing Resolution be adopted and agreement executed. led by Councilman Caldwell and carried. Under the head of intrOduction of Ordinances, the following was introduced and read in full: ORDINANCE NO. 1431 ,AN ORDINAOCE amending Section 6 of Ordinance No. 1374 of the City of Port Angeles which relates to the :designation of a truck route through the-City of Port Angeles. I It was moved by Councilman Randall that the foregoing Ordinance man Maxfield and carried. There beiog no futther business, the I ?' e- ?i~led. - --- Second be appreved and adopted. meeting W?~~journed. , ~!! )