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Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington
JUNE 2,
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The City Council met in reguhr session at 7:30 P.M. Roll call of Officers revealed the following present:
Mayor Richardson, Councilmen Smith, Sandison, Maxfield, Throne, Randall and Caldwell, Manager Slankard,
Attorney Moffett and Clerk Law. '
It was moved by Councilman Smith that minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Seconded by Councilmail
Sandi son and carried. II
Under the head of unfinished business, leasing of City property for off-street parking lot on Front Street was
Ire-considered. It was moved by Councilman Randall that the Manager and Attorney be authorized to negotiate,l
'with the Downtown Parking Association, a lease for consideration and subject to approval by the Council.
'Seconded by Councilman Maxfield and carried. 1
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I', The City Engineer submitted for Council approval, the fifth estimate (May) for work dO,ne and material furnishep
in L.I.D. No. 179, by the J.D.Shotwell Company. Amount of Estimate, $41.000.00; Fixed Estimate, $6, 000.00.
It was moved by Councilman Caldwell that the periodic estimate (May) be approved and warrants issued a;jain~t
1. I. D. No. 179 Fund in total amount of $47, 000.00, bearing interest at the rate of 43/4 % per annum, dated ;
,June 7, 1960, the proceeds to be deposited in the L.I.D No. 179 Construction Fund. and thet a warrant be '
issued on said Construction Fund in favor of the Contractor in payment for work performed. Motion seconded:
by Councilman Smith and unanimously carried. 'I
'Under the head of new busi,ness, the Manager read report of Audit of Light Department recently conducted by
ithe State Examiner. The report shows all in order and commended the City for proper operation of the DelErtment.
:,It was moved by Councilman Smith that call for bids be published for Official City printing during the year be-I
'ginning July 1st. Seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried.
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\:,Requests for beverage license transfers and renewals were received as fo}lows: Transfer: Corner Cupboard
Grocery from Julia McRoberts to Richard and Pauline Smith. Renewals: Grand View Grocery, B. & M.Grocery,
'Safeway Store No. 188. ~t was moved by Councillll~n Caldwell that all requests be approved. Seconded by 'I
Councilman Sandison and carried. J
IJoseph E. Faires submitted offer of $5.00 for purchase of the old log Salmon Club building . Co~ncilman ,
Caldwell questioned ownership, also if sale is approved, fixtures could be used at Camp David. It was mov Ii
'by Mr. Caldwell that the offer be accepted if it is determined the City has ownership of the building, the
same to be removed within thirty days, fixtures to go to Camp David Jr. Motion seconded by Councilman
IThome and carried.
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'IThe Council considered complaint from the Audience pursuant to statement regarding improvements on Ediz
Hook. William Schultz admitted he was only inquiring about blacktop installation and where the money came
'from. The City Manager gave a lengthy report concerning leases on the Hook, the City's responsibility, and
'read letters with signatures of individuals expressing appreciation for the improvement. Also assured that
itaxpayers money is not being spent without due consideration on any project in the City.
IAPpointment of a member to the Library Board was next considered. It was moved by Councilman Randall that:
appointment be postponed until the records can be checked and status of Board members ascertained.
Seconded by Councilman Thorne and carried.
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The following reports were filed for approval: Budget reports of Receipts, Water, Light and Power Work Reports,
Water, Light and Power BBling Reports for March and April. It was moved by Councilman Smith that all
Reports be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Sandison and carried.
,Claims payable, also Payrolls for May were approved in amounts as follows: General Funds $29,586.15.
Iwater Fund, $1,018.40. Pipeline Fund, $i,620.83. Light Fund, $27,134.18. Payrolls; $52,433.82. I
It was moved by Councilman Throne that all claims and payrolls be approved. Seconded by Councilman Smith:
'land carried. !
ll:ThiS being the last meeting Councilman Sandison will attend, his term as Councilman expiring. the Mayor on '
',behalf of the City and Council, presented Mr. Sandison with a Plaque, expressing appreciation for eight years I
'of faithful service. Mr. Sandison accepted with thanks and wllll wishes for his successor.
Will Wolf appea'red beforethe Council requesting that the public tennis courts be improved, also new nets
installed and adequate lights in court comers permitting use of the courts at night. A small fee could be
charged to help with cost of lights. It was moved by Councilman Thome that the Manager investigate and
see what can be done. Seconded by Councilman Smith and carried.
fAttomey Moffett reported on results of Court Proceedings concerning condemnation for pipeline right-of-ways,
lamount awarded to Mr. Morrison being $~POO. 00.
'liThe City Treasurer requested that a Resolution be prepared tran!lferring balances from inactive Funds as
follows: 1954 Electric Revenue Bonds and Reserve to Light Fund, $16,551.25. 1953 Street Improvement
Iconstructi"on to 1953 G.O. Street Bond, $9,860.34. L.I.D. No. 178 Construction to L.I.D. No. 178 $315.89
IL.I.D. No. 148 to L.1. Guaranty, $729.96. L.I.D. No. 150 to L.1. Guaranty, $92.55. It was moved by I
Councilman Caldwell that the Attorney be instructed to prepare a transfer Resolution as requested. Seconded,
Iby Councilman Sandison and carried.
lcouncllman Caldwell s.\1ggested that an investigation be conducted as to possibility of small boat launching ,
Iramps being installed on the City side of the Harbor. The Manager was instructed to investigate and repp!t.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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