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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/15/1961 .. 80 Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington JUNE 15, 19~ ,".e"'."...., e,,,,,, ~ .. The City Council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. and was called to order by Mayor Maxfield. Other I OfficerR present were: Councilmen Smith, Richardson, Randall and Haguewood; Manager Slankard, Attorney . Moffett and Clerk Law. I It was moved by Councilman Randall that minutes of the previous meeting be approved and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Richardson and carried. Under the head of unfinished business, bids previqusly opened to furnish a Dltcher for the Water Department were considered. Councilman llandall reminded that apparently the specifications in bid publication did not call for heavy enough equipment and although the pepartment should have the best equipment possible, con- sultation with the Attorney reveals that difficulties may be encountered with the State Auditor if the next to highest bid is accepted. It was the opinion of Mr. Randall that all bids should be rejected and included in the 1962 budget, and the Water Department instructed to furnish specifications providing for the heavier equipment. H'e therefore moved that all bids be reJected. Seconded by Councilman Haguewood and carried. The Manager read r!lPort as sllbmitted by the Go-Kart Club with proposed schedule of week days, 10: 00 A. M. i _ 1:00 P.M. Novice dr-ivers and single engined karts only. 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.. any kart. Sunday racei day, 9:00 A.M. until end of race, not later than 6:00 P.M. Also specifying age of drivers and type of equip-; 'merit. Councilman Smith cited picnic schedules for the summer in Liocoln Park and if this interferes with suc . activities further consideration must be given. Councilman Richardson agreed and also was not in favor ofth~ 9:00 A.M. on Sunday, suggesting that this should be changed to 10:00 A.M. Councilman Haguewood was of~~,.. '.' the opinion that the Club should file with the City Manager their race schedule for the Summer. It was move~1 by Councilman Richardson that the Council accept the report, amend the Sunday race day from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 ,A.M. and request the Club submit to the Council and City Manager a complete schedule of their anticipated II I summer race program with reservations that the Council can at any time amend this acc!lptance, and post certain rules and regulations regarding FratrernalJpicnlcs and large groups that may have a conflict with the i Kart Club program. Seconded by Councilman Haguewood and carried. 'I Attorney Moffett spoke regarding the lease from the City to Clallam County which proVides for twenty-five 'i year term. It was his opinion that the lease protects the City's right to use as Go-Kart track or baseball fiel1' The terrtl of the lease was questioned and copies of said lease will be furnished each Council member for study. " ' ' !I The Council considered the transfer of garbage collection inthe recently annexed area to Clara E. Frederickson and a permit for the same . Attorney Moffett read the permit and explained tl1at State Statutes provide for the collection of garbage in annexed areas for five years, but must comply with City Ordinance and means of re- voking. It was moved by Councilman Richardson thatthe permit be granted as read and the Mayor authorized to execute the same. Seconded by Councilman Randall and carried. , Plans and specifications for the proposed Municipal Swimming Pool were 'elChibited for Council approval. Competent archltects having pr,eparl>d the plans and specifications, the Manager recommended their acceptanlce. It was moved by Councilman Ri'::hardson that the plans and specifications be accepted. subject to changes I I' as approved by the Council, and the Manager instructed to publish call for bids for the construction. Second" d 'I by Councilman Haguewood and carried. \' The Council considered a change order to move the existing water discharge line permitting the installation I of the new water main, total cost $353.36. It was moved by Councilman Richardson for formal approval of the change order. Seconded by Councilman Randall and carried. 'I' Bids to furnish pipe for the Water department were received as follows: H. D. Fowler Company, Ihc. 5400 ft. 4 In. Asbestos Cement pipe 1500 Ft. 6 In. Asbestos Cement pipe 6 4 in. Gate Valves 6 4 in. Fire Hydrants United States Pipe and Foundry Company 5400 ft. 4 in Castiton pipe 1500 ft. 6 in cast iron pipe Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company 5400 ft. 4 in. Cast Iron pipe 1500 ft. 6 in. Cast Iron pipe 6 4 in. Gate Valves 6 4 in. Hydrants Jdms-Manvllle Sales Corporation 5400 ft. 4 in. Asbestos Cement pipe @ 1500 ft. 6 in. Asbestos Cement pipe @ Pacific Water Works Suppl y Company 5400 ft. 4 in. Asbestos Cement pipe 1500 ft. 6 in. Asbestos Cement pipe 6 4 in. Gate Valves 6 4 in. Hydrants @ .80 @ 1.23 @ 35.10 @ 105.65 $4,320.00 1,845.00 210.60 633.90 @ @ 7,533.00 3,127.50 1. 395 2. 085 @ 1.31 @ 1.965 @ 28.80 @ 102.20 7,074.00 2,947.50 172 .80 ~ 613.20 .824 1. 22 4 4,449.60 1,836.00 @ .97 @ 1.50 @ 41 .00 @ 120.00 5,238.00 2,250.00 246.00 720.00 The Pacific States and Johns-Manville Companies having requested an all Or nothing bid, it was moved by I Councilman Richardson that the, offer by H. D. Fowler Company, Inc. be accepted for all material. seconded~'1 by Councilman H'eguewood and carried. Under the head of new business, E. M. Fitzgerald asked permission to construct an apartment house on his ' property on Apple Lane. It was moved by Councilman Richardson that the request be referred to the Planning Commission for sliu:dy and recommendation. Seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. It was moved by Councilman Richardson that the Council authorize publication of call for bids for the City's legal printing during the year beginning July 1st. Seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. I Property owners in the area of 11th, 12th, G and H Streets. being the owners of twenty- lots in Block 357, I petitioned the Council to establish a Locai Improvement District for the installation of sanitary sewers. Il' i Councilman Randall informed that eight of the twenty lots cannot be reached. Also Dale Bruseau considers ' i ,the cost excessive, which leaves only six of the twenty lots. He therefore moved that the petition be reJect~ . Seconded by Councilman Richardson and carriEid. il II II .... I I I I Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington (Continued) JUNE 15, 19~ I , . " '"'"""" 00, .',.,,, .... jthe Council discussed improvement and Cleanup of certain portions of Ediz Hook, some blacktop paving to be' ~included. William Schultz filed protest against the City spending money on the Hook for blacktopping when :1' in his opinion half of the streets in town could stand more improvement. The Manager was questioned as to I,what will be included in the project. He reminded of map recently made and submittM for study, show.bng I blacktop around picnic areas, restrooms to Coast Guard fence and between the boathouse and loading ramp, ), [also cleanup and grading, at cost of approximately $5,000.00. Councilman Smith cited this area as being 1 I,blessed with one of the natural Harbors, also the wonderful view andrecreation area on the Hook being enjoY,d iby tourists and local people, therefore should be entitled to consideration. Councilman Richardson considerJd ,this one of the finest assets to the City, not only tourist attraction but also for hundreds of fishermen and Iii, IWhatever can be done to improve, will be a further asset. He then moved that the Manager be authorized.to l!i " proceed and improve the area ,as previously discussed. Sec,mded by Councilman R5IIguew.06d. tAll'voted' Aye 1; e . except Councilman Randall. He expressed desire to cast a negative vote, not knowing what the $5,000.00 ,'is to be spent for, and until such time as he does, is not'voting in favor. Motion carried. I , The Chamber of Commerce requested in writing, removal of the anchor from the First and Laurel location to thJ , Salmon Club property. The Mayor informed that the ttistorical Society wants the anchor at their museum. rh~ Manager was requested to investigate and report. I Bob Gardner also requested in writing that the Council approve free use of parking meters July 13, 14 and 15th. 'Police Cl1ief Kochanek reminded that previously time has been purchased by the sponsors. the Attorney I I' questioned the City's rtght to allow free use .of the meters, the same in his opinion not being valid. It was : moved by Councilman Haguewood that Council reject the request. Seconded by Councilman Richardson: and : carried. I Requests for beverage license renewals were as follows: Parkway Grocery, F. O. Eagles, Club Billiards, OlympiC Distributing Company, M & C Tavern, Haguewoods Restaurant, TradW!l1l Store, Dale Rolf's.ll.estaurant, American Legion, Mount Pleasant Grocery, Walt's Boulevard Grocery, Olympic Heights Grocery, Conrad Cup~ board, Bailey's Grocery, Aggie's Broiler, Chinook Tavern, Marlatt's Grocery, Duck Inn, Enos Distributing, 19 ca, bin Tevern, Sunrise Grocery, BriCkie,'S, Place. It was moved by Councilman Smith that all a,PP!icatio, ns be approved except Mount Pleasant Grocery which is outside the City. Seconded by Councilman Richardson and carried. . REports of the City Departments were approved as follows: Budget of Receipts and Expenditures, Police Judge Ij for May, Fire and 1>olice Departments. It was moved by Councilman Richardson that reports be approved. II ' Seconded by CO)lncilman Smith and carried. . , . , , II Claims for payment were approved as follows; General Funds, $17,972,49. Water Fund, $3,578.00. Pipeline Fund, $76,104.47. Light Fund, $62,198.73. It was moved by Coundlman Richardson that all claims be I, I approved and paid. Seconded by CouncJlman Haguewood and, carried. II The Mayor informed that Fire DistriG:t No. ~, has accepted the City's offer to purchase the Fire District' s inter~st ; in the fire truck which is Jointly owned by the District and the City, and according to the agreement it is now~ in order to authorize the Manager to complete the transaction. It was moved by Councilman Richardson that the Manager be authorized to complete purchase of the track !rom the Fire District No.2 under terms of the contr~ct. Seconded by Councilman Randall and carried. II , H. L. Winnett, Commander, Legion Post, asked the Council for permission to exhibit Independence Oay f1reJ" 'I works display. The Police and Fire Chiefs havinq approved the display, it was moved by Counallman Smith I I that permission be 9tanted to set off the fireworks if available. Seconded by Councilman HaguewOod and::/fii~d. II Dick Hubbard, Program Chairman, stated that an old fashioned celebration is planned and money available, ,'although the fireworks fund is not sufficient as yet. I City Engineer Warder spoke regarding the bid calI'for sale of Warrants and Bonds for L.I.D. No. 180, the I Bonding Attorney having recommended publication of the sal e after bids for the project construction have f been received. ' ! I : Utlder the head of iIjtitbductlon and passing of Resolutions the following was introduced and read: RESOLUTION NO. 8 - 61 I ! A RE SOL UTI ON OF THE COUNCIL of the City of Port Angeles~, Was8hoington, providing for i , the sale of bonds and warrants of Local Improvemlllnt District ..0. 1 . ~ I It was moved by Councilman Richardson that the foregoing Resolution be passed as read. Seconded by Counc'l- I man Haguewood and carried. I Under the head of introduction and reading of Ordinances, the following was introduced and read'in full: , o'RDINANCE NO. 1473 I AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, providing for the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds of the city in the principal sum of $300,000.00 for the purpose of providing the money necessary to construct ceItain capital irtlprOvements within the city as I proVided in Ordinance No. 1460 passed and approved Septeml1er 15, 1960, and approved by the qualified electors of the city at a special election held therein on November 8, IS60; creating . a Bond Redemption Fund for the payment of the principal of ':i1nd interest on said bonds: pro- \ viding the date, form, terms and maturities thereof, and:for unlimited tal< levies to pay the principal thereof and interest thereon. I It was moved by Councilman Richardson that the foregoing Ordinance be approved and adopted as read, and date for sale of Bonds Tuly 20, 1961. Seconded by Councilman Haguewood and unanimously carried. , It was moved by Councilman Richardson that the Bonding Attorney be authorized to use the shcirt form of notic~ I for Bond call. Seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. I 1,1 There being no further business, the meeting was adlourned.~ I I (I t ;;LcvW ~{~ t ~~~S2 ,1 I (/ CITY CW<K U MAYOR .. ! i; .., 81 ...,j