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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/18/1963 ~ Proceedings of t~e City Commission of t~e City of Port Angeles, Was~ington 16'1 APRIL 18 I 9.Q..L ,I I I I I , . " ","n", '0. e.mM ..... liThe City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Officers present were Mayor Maxfield, Counci~- men Smith, Thorne, Haguewood, Cornell, Willson and Wolfe; Manager Slankard, Attorney Moffett and Deputy.Clerk Thompson. lilt. was moved by Councilman Cornell that minutes of the previous meeting be accepted as received, land placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Willson and carried. Under the head of unfinished business, the subject of improvement to the Boulevard having been tabled until this meeting, and the meeting with the City Engineer regarding improvements to the Boulevard, having been held Apr~l 8th as scheduled, it was moved by Councilman Wolfe to go ahead with the Boulevard project, cut it through from Lincoln Street to Peabody Gulch; put in the drain- age, ballast and grading this year (1963), with paving of two lanes next year (1964), financing of drainage to be done by use of excess funds from Sewer District No.1, and grading, ballasting and paving to be done by arterial street fund. Seconded by Councilman Willson and unanimously carried. With reference to the request of P.U.D. for a lower water rate, the City Attorney reported that there is nothing in the water pipeline reconstruction and bonding ordinances which would prohibit the City from reducing their water rates, but the bond ordinance requires that the rates be high enough to maintain sufficient funds to make payments for bonds and interest as they fall due according to schedule. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Smith that the rate reduction as requested by P.U.D. be denied. Seconded by Councilman Cornell and unanimously carried. Del Guzzi Construction, Inc. Dale M. Madden Construction, Owens Brothers Louis Elterich Co. Cotton Corporation 22,185.00 24,405.00 23,800.00 23,950.00 23,750.00 I I The bids all being higher than the $17,000.00 set up in the 1963 Budget for this project, the I Director of Public Works pointed out that the specifications used were for higher grade timbers I than was actually necessary for this construction. After considerable discussion, it was moved by I! Councilman Willson that all bids be rejected and to call for bids again with a new set of specifi- I cations. Seconded by Councilman Thorne. After further discussion, on called vote, Councilmen Thorne, Cornell, Willson and Wolfe voted "Aye", Councilmen Haguewood and Smith voted "opposed". Motion passed. The City Manager and Engineer to make report at the next meeting on how an over- expenditure on this item would affect the 1963 Budget. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Haguewood that permission be granted Roy Frisk, Pool Manager, to go to Tacoma with a swim group on Saturday, April 20, and to attend the Pacific Northwest Annual Recreation Conference in Eugene, Oregon - April 22 to 25 inclusive. Seconded by I. Councilman Thorne and carried. lIt was moved by Councilman Wolfe that permission be granted Patrick K. Maguire, Sanitation Superin- tendent, for a one day trip to visit the City of Tacoma to observe their sanitation equipment and operation. Seconded by Councilman Cornell and carried. . lIt was moved by Councilman Smith that the Chief of Police be granted permission to attend the 'meeting in Bellevue regarding "Uniform Traffic Citations" on April 19. Seconded by Councilman !: Haguewood and carried. Certification that a Notice of Final Hearing was mailed April 16, 1963, on final assessment roll 0'1 L.I.D. No. 185 to each owner or reputed owner of property on assessment roll, was received from th~ City Engineer. It was moved by Councilman Willson that this certification by the City Engineer, and the Notice setting the hearing at 7:30 p.m. May 2, 1963 be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously carried. After considerable discussion, the ordinance relating to dances and dance halls was referred back to the City Attorney for revision of some sections and is to be presented at the next meeting. , The following reports were presented for approval: Treasurer's Financial Report for March, BUdgetJ Report of Receipts and Expenditures, Fire Department, Police Department, Police Judge, Light De- partment Work and Billing.Reports, and Water Department Work and Billing Reports. After discussio" it.was moved by Councilman Haguewood that the reports be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by I \ .... ,..... 168 Proceedings of the City Commission of t~e Ci~ of Port Angeles, Was~ington APRIL 18 19..il.. 1.1Io.H.I'Rl"'TINOC:O. p.2<lZ3i._~ Councilman Willson and unanimously carried. Claims for payment including the payroll for April 1- 15 Vlere presented in amounts of: General Fund, $35,007.95; Water Fund, $14,452.00 - Warrants No. 11967 - 11979;*Light Fund, $16,343.92 - Warrants No. 11792 - 11832. It was moved by Councilman Haguewood that the claims including payroll in total amount of $67,937.95 be approved and paid. Seconded by Councilman Willson and unanimously carried. *Pipeline Fund, $2,134.08 - Warrant No. 367. I The following resolutions were introduced and read in full: RESOLUTION NO. 11-63 IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City of Port Angeles that the Director of Highways is authorized and directed to take core samples and make labora- tory test of asphalt street paving to the amount of Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars It was moved by Councilman Willson that the foregoing Resolution be adopted. Seconded by Council- man Smith and carried. RESOLUTION NO. 12-63 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, providing for the issuance of bonds of Local Improvement District No. 180 in the principal sum of $365,892.62. , Tt was moved by Councilman Thorne that the foregoing resolution be adopted as read. Seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously carried. A letter from the President and Vice President of the Babe Ruth League was received, requesting the authorization for $150.00 from the City Light Department to sponsor one of these teams. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Haguewood that the City Light Department spon- sor a team as previously under the advertising budget. Seconded by Councilman Willson. On called vote, Councilmen Wolfe, Willson, Thorne and Haguewood voted "Aye", Councilman Smith and Cornell voted "No". Motion carried. I The Mayor noted a letter he had received from the Commanding Officer of the submarine Sabalo stating that the sub will be in port about noon April 26th and will operate out of Port Angeles a six weeks period and that visits aboard will be allowed. foii Mr. Hubbard, speaking for Walter Akeley Post No. 29, requested the Council's approval for the ~et- ting off of a fireworks display on July 4th. It was moved by Councilman Thorne that the request of the American Legion for setting off of a fireworks display on July 4th be granted. Seconded by Councilman Wolfe and carried. The Mayor reminded that this is subject to all fire regulations. The Mayor noted that Mn. Shultz is bidding $300.00 for "Krane Kar", and another bid was received , for same. It was moved by Councilman Willson that these bids be referred to the City Manager. I Seconded by Councilman Haguewood and carried. Councilman Haguewood made a motion that the Seven Year Arterial Street plan that was submitted to the State, be referred to the City Engineer and the Planning Commission to be restudied in light of current construction program, with a view toward possible revision.' Seconded by Councilman Wolfe and unanimously carried. Councilman Willson cited a sinking condition on South Lincoln between Fourth and Fifth Streets. The City Engineer will check to see whether this is a State Highway responsibility. I I Whether to continue licensing soft drink sales and dispensers will be reviewed, with a decision to, 'be made at next meeting. Mr. Hugh Hankins, on behalf of the merchants of Port Angeles, requested that the City, either in I the nature of a loan, or taking over and maintaining and operating, pay the $932.90 still owing on the Christmas Lights purchased by the merchants last Christmas season. The merchants are unable to raise this amount at this time. $5,600.24 of the $6,533.14 total cost of the lights has been a paid by the merchants. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councilman Smith that the mat-III ter be tabled for further study. Seconded by Councilman Thorne and carried. The City Attorney.: will write for an audit opinion on the validity of an expenditure of this type by the City. I, !~ Mr. Ernie Nailor inquired whether there is a committee set up to meet with the Chamber of Commerce on promotion of new business for the City of Port Angeles, or a minor budget to help bring in new industries. The Mayor answered that there is no committee set up for this purpose but someone ! will be made available to attend the meetings when the need arises. Also, there is no budgeted amount set up for this purpose. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ,k7 -t? vv?/7 , C. /I ~ m ~L /Ze.P....~ CITY CLERK ~- ----., ~ ,^^rup~ NOTICE TO CONTRAC'rOKS . 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