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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/04/1960 I I I I Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington AUGUST 4, 19~ L.&tjrn'NTINGlc:g, p.~.t" ~ The City Council met in regular session at 7: 30 P. M., and was called to order by Mayor Maxfield. . Other II Officers present were: Councilmen Smith, Richardson. Thorne, Randall, Caldwell' and Haguewood; Manager ' Slankard, Attorney Moffett and Clerk Law. It was moved by Councilman Thorne that minutes of the previous meeting be approved and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. Under the head of unfinished business, a communication from the Port of Port Angeles Manager advised that ~ , due to elevation of property not leased, it would not be feasible or practical to consider construction of an unloading ramp for small boats which would necessitate cut, fUl and bulkheading. The possibility of such ramp at Chase Street and Beach will be investigated. R. Atkinson requested in wtiting that the Council consider vacating that portion of North Race Street bounded I by the Memorial Hospital property on the East and the property of Miss Nailor on the West. It is his intentio to purchase the vacated property and construct a dwelling. The Attorney advised that the Hospital property was acquired by Congressional grant and if used for any other purpose, will revert back to the Government. After due consideration it was moved by Councilman Randall to table the communication of request. Seconded by Councilmen Thorne and carried. lOne bid was received from Randall Kilmer Construction Comp=my for plant mix, tack coat and surfacing of i certain streets. Amounts bid were: 1,600 tons plant mix at $6.20, $9,920.00. Three tons tack coat at , , $50.00, $150.00. It wasiJmoved by Councilman Richardson that the offer be accepted. Seconded by Council' man Smith and carried. Continuation of discussion on possible extension of a through street to connect with Highway 101 East was opened. Joe Dailey submitted atidttional petitions opposing the ~ension. Mr. Dailey and others also spoke opposing. It was their opinion that such extension would divert traffic from First Street,thereby JeopardiZind: . their business and investments. Councilman Randall assured that it is not the intent to interfere with any business and moved that an open meeting be scheduled after the next regular meeting when the Council will adJourn to a location which will afford adequate room where all in favor or against may be heard. Motion seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried. Progress payment to Del Guzzi Construction Company, in amount of $62,363.45 was submitted for approval. I, It was moved by Councilman Randall that the claim be approved and paid. Seconded by Councilman Richardson and carried. Mr. Randall informed that he has several times visited the sites of the Water reconstruction and in} his opinion Del Guzzi is doing a beautiful Job. A change order in amount of $620.00 for cast iron fittings was also considered. It was moved by Councilman Caldwell that the order be approved. Seconded by Council man Richardson and carried. The location and maintenance ofWillamette Shay Locomotive which is offered the City by Rayonier, Inc. was considered. The problem in question was a proper location with adequate foom for the display. It was movedl by Councilman Haguewood that the offer by Rayonier, Inc.be accepted as specified, the engine to be per- I petually maintained on display including the Rayonier name and insignia " and if at any time the City no I longer wishes to keep and maintain the locomotive, ownership will revert to Rayonier. Inc. Seconded by Councilman Randall and carried. The Mayor then named Councilmen Richardson, Randall and Smith as a Committee to ascertain where would be a proper location for the display. I C6\.lriciliiiaMR1mdall reminded that at the last meeting action was postponed on the making of Chambers and i Fifth Streets Arterials on the recommendation of the Poll-be Chief. It was his opinion that this poses quite a problem and will take study. Mr. Randall then moved that a committee of three be appoi nted to study pro- posale concerning the streets as arterials. Seconded by Councilman Richardson and carried. The Mayor thenappointed Councilman Haguewood, Randall and Smith as committee. Under the head of new business, McDonald Funeral Home requested in writing that Lots 16 and 17, Block 70, Townsite' be rezoned from Second Residential to First Business. It was moved by Councilman Randall tha t the request be referred to the Planning Commission' for recommendations. Seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried. The Council received a petition signed by approximately 51 % of property owners asking that a Loca~ Improve- ment District be established for drainage. curbs and gutters and paving from Race to Ennis Streets and Front Street north to the Bluff. It was moved by Councilman Randall that the petition be accepted and the Engineer" ing Department instructed to prepare estimates. Seconded by Councilman Richardson and carried. Request was received from the Library Board tot' a hearing regarding Regional Library operation by the City and County. The Manager will meet with the Board and report to the CouncH. Claims payable were approved as follows: General Funds, $7,991.00. Water Fund, $514.21. Light Fund, $22,661.03. . Pipeline Fund, $1.331.33. It was moved by Councilman Caldwell thatcil claims be approved I and paid. Seconded by Councilman Thorne and carried. The Executive Committee of the Association of Washington Cities asked the Council to approve a petition to the State Legislature requesting a portion of the State Sal es Tax, which if passed, cities and towns would receive 5% of the Sales Tax receipts. It was moved by Councilman Caldwell that the Council vote approval of action by the Association of Washington Cities Committee. Seconded by Councilman Smith. On roll call all voted "Aye". Motion carri'ed. Mr. ,Morgan complimented the City and Contractor for cooperation in replacing the power lines in the alley between First and Front Streets. Conrad Dyar, Park Board member, spoke regarding rate charges for use of Civic Field. Decision on the same was postponed. No other business appearing, the meeting was adjourned. I' e,~ ~OA/VSA ~, 1tl1 r>Jilfr12d (~ 1 MAYOR' CITY CLERK --, 39 ....