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Proceedings of the City Commission of , the City of Port Angeles, Washington
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The Commission met in regular session at 10:00 A.H., and was called to order by Mayor Feeley. Officers ,",
present were: I'layor Feeley, Commissioners Robinson and Taylor, Attorney Trumbull, and Clerk Law.
Under the head of
Hinutes of the previous session were read and approved.
Building Permits:
Petersen & Craver
Lindsay & Farmer
DelGuzzi Brothers
Paul Kesler
Paul Kesler
M~. H. Kuehl
Licenses: / f o(,,'fJ
,loodie I s Cafe
l'I'oodiets Cafe
Peninsula Plbg. & Heating
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
applications for building permits and licenses, the following were granted:
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Construct 5-Room Dwelling; Lot 1 & E2Lot 2, Blk. 2, Hartt & Cook Add.
Remove 4' Existing Curbing; Lot.9, Blk. 30, N.R.Smith Add.
Construct 6-Room Dwelling; Lots 10-11, Blk. 284, Townsite
Addition to Existing Drive-in Cafe; Lot 2, Clk. 26, II.R.Smith Add.
Construct Garage; Lot 5, Blk. 2, ,1m. & Cramer Add.
Construct Shop; Lots 1, 2, Elk. 132, Carters Subd.
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7,000.00
.40
11,000.00
1,500.00
950.00
500.00
Restaurant
Soft Drink
Haster Plumber
Occupational Tax
12.00
5.00,
25.00
1,764.43
Under the head of unfinished business, bids to furnish three. transformers for the. Light Department were
submitted as follows: 1iestinghouse Electric Supply Co., 75 KVA, Type S, 120/240 Volts, each $603.4$.
Line l1aterial Co., 3-75 KVA 120/240, 60 cycle, each $603.48. General Electric Co., 3-75 KVA, 2,400 Volt,
120/240 volt LV @ 603.48. It was moved by Commissioner Robinson that the bids be referred to the Light
Supt. to make his recommendations. Motion seconded by Commissioner Taylor. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
Light Supt. McLennan explained that transformers ordered and delivered for the new. Hospital building were
not as required, making necessary that the above bids be called immediately. It was moved by Commissioner
Robinson that due to the emergency as explained by the Light Supt., the transformers be purchased and the
same be declared an emergency, as the transformers will be used to replace former order for whi ch bids were
published. Motion seconded by Hayor Feeley. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
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Bids to furnish cast iron and transite pipe, fittings and fire hydrants for the Water Department were
submitted as follows:
H. D. Fowler Co.:
Item 1, Asbestos Cement 6" pipe @ 1.39, 13,900.00
Item 2, Asbestos Cement 8" pipe @ 1.975, 11,850.00
Fittings: Item 1, 1,063.15
Item 2, 651.50
Item 3, 87.10
Item 4, 76.90
Item 5, 59.10
Valves: Item 6, 2,842.90
Hydrants: Item 7, 1,348.00
E. N. Hallgren Co.:
Cast Iron Pipe: Item 1,
Item :t,
Item 2,
Fit tings :
Item 1,
Item 2,
Item 3,
Item 4,
Item 5,
Item 6,
Item 7,
Pacific Water Works
Fittings: Item 1,
Item 2,
Item 3,
Item 4,
Item 5,
Item 6,
Item 7,
. Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co.:
Cast Iron Pipe: Item 1, 6" @ 1.62,
Item 2, S" @ 2.34,
Item 3, 4" @ 1.09,
16,200.00
14,040.00
1,090.00
6" @ 1.61, 16,100.00
6" @ 1.76, 17,600.00
S" @ 2.38, 14,280.00
S" @ 2.58, 15,480.00
Item 3, 4" @ 1.08, 1,080.00
4" @ 1.18, 1,lS0.00
999.00
609.75
83.00
72.80
57.20
Valves, 2,853.00
Hydrants, 1,407.00
Alternate:
Item 1, Mechanical Joint, 6"
2, Mechanical Joint, 4"
Mechanical Joint, 8"
Fittings: Item 1,
Item 2, Part Bid
Item 3,
Item 4, Part Bid
Item 5,
Item 6, Valves
Item 7, Hydrants
@ 1.77 17,700.00
@ 1.19 1,190.00
@ 2.54 15,240.00
1,097.26
422.50
115 . 70
50.10
56.20
2,589.92
1,245.50
, Hugh G. Purcell Co.:
Cast Iron Pipe: 6" @ 1.73 and 1. 91
8" @ 2.53 and 2.73
4" @ 1.16 and 1.28
Cast Iron Pipe: Item 1, 6" @ 1.67, 16,700.00
6" @ 1.85, 18,500.00
Item 2, 8" @ 2.43, 14,580.00
8" @ 2.63, 15,780.00
Item 3, 4~ @ 1.12, 1,120.00
4" @ 1.24, 1,240.00
988.05
605.20
80.90
71.40
55.80
Valves, 2,945.80
Hydrants, 4,485.S0
SuPPly Co.:
996.85
611. 80
81. 70
72.30
56.60
Valves 2,737.60
Hydrants 1,340.00
Fittings:
Item 1,
Item 2,
Item 3,
Item 4,
Item 5,
Item 6,
Item 7,
Johns-Manville Sales CorP.:
Transite Pipe: Item 1, 6" pipe @ 1.41,
Item 2, 8" pipe @ 2.00,
Alternate: 4" Transite Pipe @ .94
14,100.00
12,000.00
Western Utili ties Supply Co.:
Fittings: Item 1, 1,010.17
Item 2, 624.08
Item 3, 82.80
Item 4, 73.19
Item 5, 57.20
Item 6, Valves, 2,722.30
Industrial Iron Works:
Fittings: Item 1,
Item 2,
Item 3,
Item 4,
Item 5,
Crane Co.:
Valves only, Item 6,
1,374.58
958.59
96.18
72.27
71.40
Grinnell Co. of the Pacific:
Valves Only, Item 6,
2,047.02
Darling Valve and MfR. Co.:
Bid on Valves, Item 6,
Fire Hydrants, Item 7,
3,013.60
1,393.00
3,089.76
It was moved by Commissioner Taylor that the bids be referred to the Water Superintendent for tabulation and
cheCking, to be considered at 4:00 P.M., if finished. Motion seconded by Commissioner Robinson. All voted
Aye. Motion carried.
Pursuant to notices and publication, hearing on Resolution No. 154, for improvement of First Street from
Race to Alder Streets was open. Mr. McDonald and Iv. A. Rand spoke regarding improvorr.ent and ;rent on record
as opposed to the same. Hrs. Driscoll and others were also present, requesting information as to what
would be done after curbs and gutters were put in. George Adams favored the improvement as a step toward
sidewalks. J. J. Dailey informed that the State maintains from curb to curb and if curbs are in, the State
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will blacktop. Mrs. Driscoll informed that she had contacted the State Highway Department and they have
no definite plans.
Commissioner Taylor confirmed that there is no assurance the State will pave, but unless curbs are in, the
State would not consider. Attorney Trumbull advised that 60% opposition is nec~ssary to ~liminate project
and Engineer Ahlvers informed that 14.94% opposition filed before meeting convened. Commissioner Robinson
suggested that the hearing be recessed until 4:00 P.M. when all protests filed will be tabulated to
determine percentage opposed.
I It was moved by Mayor Feeley, seconded by Commissioner Taylor that no more protests be accepted that are
I. not now filed. The Attorney informed that any Local Improvement District may be blocked by protests filed
until the contract is awarded. The motion was promptly withdrawn and hearing recessed until 4:00 P.M.
The Treasurer informed that there are no outstanding Local Improvement District Assessments against
properties included under Improvement Resolution No. 154.
February 16, 1951
Hr. Herman Ahl vers ,
City Engineer,
Port Angeles, Washington
Dear Sir:
This is to certify that there are no outstanding Local Improvements against the properties
included under Local Improvement Resolution No. 154, as shown by the records of the City
Treasurer's office.
YOUl'S very truly,
Elsie M. Stahl
City Treasurer
The Engineer filed report and estimates on proposed improvement as follmis:
February 26th; 1951
To the Honorable Mayor' and City Commission
Port Angeles, Washington.
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit the following report and estimate upon the proposed improvement
of First Street from Race Street to Alder Street by the construction of concrete curbs and
gutters and to improve alleys as set forth in detail in Resolution No. 154 of the City
Commis sion ...hich has been referred to me by your honorable body.
Total Estimated Cost
$ . 13,878.20
$ 13,878.20
$ 1I011E
$ 32,632.00
Amount to be Assessed Against Abutting Property
Unpaid Assessments - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Aggregate, Actual Value of Real Estate Exclusive of Improvements -
Aggregate Assessed Valuation of Real Estate Exclusive of Improvements - $ 16,316.00
I also submit the Assessment Roll showing the' property which will be especially
benefitted thereby and the estimated amount of the cost and expence of said improvement
to be borne by each lot, tract or other property within the assessment district.
I further certify that the amount of cost as above estimated, does' not exceed
the limit prescribed by law for improvements to be borne by assessments upon the property
benefitted.
Witness Il\V hand this 26th day of February 1951,
Herman Ahl veTS
Herman Ahlvers - City Engineer
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It was moved by Commissioner Taylor that the reports be filed. Seconded by Commissioner Robinson. All
vot~d Aye. ~lotion carried.
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The bid by Sig Larson for construction of abuilding to house the chlorination plant was considered.
Commissioner Taylor informed that no dates were included in bid for starting or completion and that
Mr. Larson has been advised to submit in writing the required information. tt,r. Taylor also informed that
the lowest bid for sluice gate at water dam is too high. Both bids were held for further consideration
until the next session.
I Commissioner Taylor also spoke regarding the contract with I'.U.D. No.1 to furnish power to the rock
I cl'ushing plant, recommending that the contract be accepted and so moved for- acceptance. 110tion seconded by
Commissioner Robinson. All voted Aye. Hotion carried. It was the opinion of Mayor Feeley that the P.U.D.
Commissioners and the City Commission should meet for the purpose of discussing the ~ity's Power Contract
and re-negotiation of the same. The Commission was in accord regarding fixing a date for said meeting and
Commissioner Robinson will contact the P.U.D. concerning the same.
Umier the head of new business the Commission considered a request for removal of a light standard at First
and Lincoln Streets. It was moved and seconded that the matter be referred to the Police Chief and Light
Superintendent. All voted Aye. Kotion carried.
The annual report of the Fire Department fOI: the year 1950 was filed by Chief Woherton.
}layor Feeley that the report be filed. Seconded by Commissioner Taylor. All voted Aye.
It was moved by
Motion carried.
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February 26th. continued.
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!The United States Coast Guard having requested a letter of commitment concerning cOnfere.~ce of January 11th,
j~nd proposed improvement to Ediz Hook, Commissioner Taylor filed a copy of letter of commitment signed by
'Mayor Feeley, Fred C. Strange, Engineer Ahlvers and himself, and dated February 23, 1951. . It was moved by
Commissioner Robinson that the request be complied with and copy of letter be placed on file. Seconded by
Mayor Feeley. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
Under the head of reading and passage of Ordinances, tpe.following was placed on third and final reading:
ORDIIIANCE NO. 1244
AN ORDINAIICE stating the facts of an emergency affecting the public safety, welfare and convenience of the
City of ?ort Angeles; requiring the unforeseen expenditure of funds; providing for the issuance of emergency
warrants, and declaring an anergency.
It was moved by Commissioner Taylor that the foregoing Ordinance be passed third and final reading and
adopted. Seconded by Commissioner Robinson. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
On motion by Commissioner Robinson, the meeting was recessed until 4:00 P.H.
February 26, 1951; 4:00 P.M.:
Pursuant to recess declared, the City Commission re-convened with all officers present.
Engineer Ahlvers reported that tabulation of oppositions to Improvement Resolution No. 154 shows 47.1885%
as opposed to the project. Commissioner Robinson suggested that the Commission proceed wi th the improvement
and if sufficient protests are filed before contract is awarded, the project will be discontinued. It was
so moved by Commissioner Robinson to proceed with the'improvement plans according to Improvement Resolution
110. 154, and that the Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ordinance creating the' Improvement District.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Taylor. All voted Aye. J.1otion carried.
The report of Police Judge Phillips for the month of January, sh01'ling $1123.00 fines collected, was approved
and ordered filed.
Permanent appointment of a Superintendent for the Light Department \1as cOJisidered. It was moved by
Commissioner Robinson that Gene t1cLennan be put on as Light Superintendent. Seconded by Commissioner Taylor.
All voted Aye. Motion carried.
The Light Supt. informed that transformer bids are the same in amount of $603.48 each, the Westinghouse
Electric Corporation agree to ship immediately from Seattle stock and recommended that the contract be
awarded to that Company. It was moved by Commissioner Robinson that the re'commendation be accepted and bid
awarded to the Hestinghouse Electric Corporation due to immediate delivery. }lotion seconded by Commissioner
Taylor. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
Bids submitted to
then considered.
made as follows:
furnish cast iron and transite pipe, fittings and hydrants for the Water Department were
The Water Superintendent, having tabulated and checked bids, recommended that awards be
Johns-Manville Sales Corp., 6" and 8" transite pipe.
Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co., 4" Cast Iron Pipe,
. Hugh G. Purcell Co., fittings.
E. N. Hallgren Co., Valves and Hydrants, recommended according to previous
Pursuant to the a:bove recommendations, it was moved by Commissioner Taylor that the
recommended, including the low bid for 4" Cast Iron pipe by the Pacific States Cast
Notion seconded by Commissioner Robinson. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
service
rendered.
bi ds be awarded as
Iron Pipe Company.
The Commission ex'amined and approved
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the following claims and ordered warrants issued in payment of same:
CURRENT EXPENSE ruND:
jElliot Propane Gas
Edward B. Taylor
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ICITY STREET FUND: '.271-
i'western Tractor & Equip. Co.
Puget Sound lIav. Co.
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MATER FUND: 153 -
Daily Journal of Commerce
Glass Specialty Co.
Hooker Electrochemical Co.
Rensselaer Valve Co.
Johns-Manville Corp. 10 i'
LIGHT FUND: S5;()
Remington ~and. Inc.
Olympic Tribune
J. B. Mathews Glass Co.
General Electric Supply Corp.
Westinghouse Elec. Supply Co.
Graybar Electric CO.
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PARK FUND: IJS:3....
Allan Dist. Co.
Wheeler Hdwe. & Furniture Co.
Angeles Pittsburgh Paints
O.lymp.i c Tri bune
General Elec. Supply Co.
1,500 Gal. Tank
Traveling Expense
150.00
25.45
269.95
1.58
22.20
32.50
52.68
43.48
2.37
3.61
1.80
5.46
492.10 ,
38.83
8..88
3.79
9.55
41.76
1.02
1,297.29
41.93
5.271
4.59
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Mayor
Parts
Freight
Adv. Bids
Truck Repairs
Chlorine
Hydrant Parts
Pipe Rings
Repair Billing I1achine
Adv.
Replace Glass
Lamp Starters; Pot heads & tape; 11eters
Fus es & Lift Rods
Linemens 1 Belt
Mobile Grease, etc.
Tools & Hdwe.
Stain, Paint
Notice to Bidders
Reflectors
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PARKIIIG METER & TRAFFIC OONTROL FUND: '1-1-
101. H. Rhodes, Inc. Parts .
Railway Express Agency Express
CEI-illTERY FUND: If- ! '1
Wheeler Hdwe. & Furniture Co.
There being no further business,
Grass Shears
the meeting was then adjourned.
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