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Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington
SEPTEMBER I,
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IThe City Councll met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. and was called to order by Mayor Maxfield. Other II
Offirers present were: Councilmen Smith, Richardson, Thome,Randall, Caldwell and Hag-uewood; Manager ~
Slankard; Attorney Severyns and Clerk Law. I
It was moved by Councilman Richardson that minutes of the previous meeting be approved and placed on file,
Seco,nded by Councilman Smith and carried.
Under the head of unfinished business, communication from the State Highway Department advised that result
of a recent traffic survey at Eighth and Cherry Streets does not warrant a traffic signal at this time. It was I
moved by Councilman Richardson that Council accept the report and request a meeting with the State Traffic 'I'
Department. Seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried.
The Manager read a communication from Del Guzzi Construction Company regarding the installation of a con- ~'
necting water line between two existing lines at Seventh and Ennis Streets. It was moved by Councilman
Smith that the matter be referred to the Water Department for their consideration and proceed with the connect!, n.
,iSeconded by CouncilnBn'Haguewood and carried. , l':
Bids to furnish 2500 KVA sub-stations complete for the Light Department were received as follows: :
General Electric Company, $51,211.68 net. . Westinghouse Electric Supply Company, $48,066.72 net.
Home Electric Company, $51,211.68 net. Aberdeen Electric Supply Company, $50,125.92 net.
Pennsylvania Transformer Compi3ny, $48,387.00 net. Maloney Electric Company, $45,770.00, tal< not irclude .
I Graybar Electric Company, $50,411.68 net. Maydwell and Hartzell. Inc., $27,778, transformers only. ~
Federal Pacific Electric Company , $58,612.00 net. Utility Supply ro ompany, $47,216.00 net. II
Allis Chal mers, $52,696.80 net. It was moved by Councilman Richardson that all bids be referred to :
I~Thomas E. Sparling, Consulting Engineer, for re, commendations. Seconded by Councilman Haguewood and '
Icarried .
'The Manager informed that calls for bids have bee'o published to furnish bituminous plant mix imd sealer for
,!paving a portion of Marine Drive and resurface a portion of West Fifth Street. It was moved by Councilman I
,caldwell tlB t call for bids be confirmed and hereby aulhlorired. Seconded by Councilman Richardson and carrild.
'-Randall Kilmer Construction Company submitted the only offer to furnish plant mix and tack coat in place as
lifOllOWS: Approximately 2000 tons plant mix at $6.20 per ton, $12,400.00. Five tons tack coat at $75.00 per
,~on, $ 3 75 .00. It'was moved by Councilman Rid1ard son tha t the bid be accepted as quoted. Seconded by
I'Councilman Randall. The bid having specified the surfacing of Fifth Street from D Street to I Street the motion,
'~as withdrawn. It was moved by Councilman Randall that Item 13 be reconsidered to clear the records and \:
!Iclarify what portion of Fifth Street is to be resurfaced. Seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. It was I
~hen moved by Councilman Randall that Item 13 be accepted with the understanding that Fifth Street resurfacing'
irill be from C Street to I Street. Seconded by Councilman Richardson and carried. II
:It was then moved by Councilman Richardson that the bid by Randall Kilmer Construction Company in amount of:;
;$12,775.00 be accepted on unit basis for paving on Marine Drive and Fifth Street from C Street to I Street. '
'Seconded by Councilman Randall am carried. '
(ext considered were pI ans and specifications for construction of Light Department servire garage. It was
I~oved by Councilman Caldwell that authorization to publish call for bids for the construction be granted.
-Seconded by Councilman Thorne and carried.
fhe term of Melvin Bondelld, Park Board member, having expired, the Mayor announced the reappointment of JI
I~r. Bondelid subject to Council approval. It was moved by Councilman Smith that the appointment be approv d
'I'and confirmed. Seconded by Coundlman Haguewood and carried. Coundilman Randall noted that even though
this is a majority vote, the same is not unanimous.
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'Construction and operation of a swimniing pool as previously discussed was again considered. It was moved
:by Councilman Haguewood that the Manager be instructed to have an Ordinance prepared to place a $300,OOO.oq,
IGeneral Obligation Bond issue on the November Election Ballot, proceeds to be used for construction of a 'I
"combination in-door, out-door swimming pool. Seconded by Councilman Richardson and carried. '
blallam County Fire Protection District No. 2 submitted in writing a proposal for renewal of mutual aid contracl
~f March 18, 1954, offering to pay the City $3,000.00 per calendar year unless a portion of the District is II
~nnexed to the City. If a portion of the District were annexed, the District would pay the City such portion :
.bf the $3,000.00 as the assessed valuation of the area remaining within the district shall bear to the present II
~ssessed valuation of the District. It was moved by Councilman Haguewood that the letter be accepted and I'
~he Manager be instructed to answer in regard to policy the Coundl has set. Seconded by Councilman I
9aldwell and carried.
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l['he progress payment to Del Guzzi Construction Company in amount of $45,164.78 was submitt,ed for CouncU I,
bpproval. It was moved by Councilman Richardson that the payment in amount of $45,164.78 be approved. '
&econded by Councilman Smith and carried.
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~he Manager recommen~ed that a change order be approved deleting from the contract, top soil and seeding at
!;loth water reservoir umts in amount of $2,578.00, the work to be done by the Clty after ground has settled.
It was moved by Councilman Caldwell that the change order be approved. Seronded by Councilman Rld1.ardson
1nd carried. i
hnder the head of new business, Angeles Furniture Company requested thet a minimum price be set on Lots 4
~nd 5, Block One, West of Laurel Street. It waS moved by Councilman RidMrdson that request be denied.
Seconded by Councilman Thorne and carried.
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IThe Rotary Club asked permission to install a sign on the wall adjacent to the Olympic State Bank at First and,
,!Laurel Streets. It was moved by Councilman Richardson that permission be granted with provision that the 1
Isign will be lIlaintained in good condition at all times. Seconded by Councilman Haguewood and carried.
~he Council considered a draft of proposed option to enter into an agreement between the City and the Downto 'n
:Parking Association. It was moved by Councilman Richardson that the proposal be tabled until the Council il
'has had opportunity for further study. Seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried. I:,
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Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington
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I A petition was received for Council approval requesting that a Local Improvement District be created for con-
struction of drainage, curbs and gutters and paving from Fourth Street to the Boulevard and Lincoln to PeabOdy!
Gulch. It was moved by Councilman Thorne that the petition be approved and referred to the Engineering
Department for surveying. Seconded by Councilman Smith and carried.
, Request for hearing on the 1961 Budget haVing been made, the Mayor set date for said hearing September 8th !
at 7:30 P. M. when the Council will go over the Preliminary Budget for final draft for public'hearing.
, Reports of Department activities were approved as follows: Budget reports of Receipts and Disbursements,
Light Department Billing, Operating, and Work. Water DepartUllnt Billing. Operating and, Work. It was moved
by Councilman Richardson that all reports be approved;hrcj; placed on fl~ e. Seconded by \... ouncilman Haguew061d
I and carried.
j'Claims for payment Were approved in amounts of: General Fund, $15,323.68. Water Fund. $1 a 12.99. I
,Pipeline Fund. $558.13, Light Fund, $23,850.76. It was moved by Councilman Richardson that all claims be
!approved and paid. Seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried. I
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l'IAugust pa yrO,llS were approved in amounts as fOllows: General Funds, $34.647.25, Water Fund, $, 6,,837.34, 'I
Pipeline Fund, $1,710.36, Light Fund, $10,654.14. ItwasmovedbyCouncilmanCaldwellthatp'~yrollsbe II
approved. Seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. ,I
I Councilman Haguewood read questions and answers conCErning the annexation of areas to the City, citing !
benefits, etc. It was moved by Councilman Haguewood that if Council wishes, this to be a matter of record
and Council concur with same as a matter of established policy. Seconded by Councilman Richardson and
CBrri ed .
The Mayor presented the Police C\:llief with certificate issued by the Washington State Bureau of Identification
for years 1959-60 citing the Police Department for cooperation and unity with the Bureau. The Mayor extende
II congratulations for past and continued good work.
I, Councilman Thorne asked what has been done to repair damage on west Eighth,Street caused by heavy rains.
The Manager will investigate and report.
Captain Loring Hyde thanked the Council for permitting the installation of RotarY Club sign on Laurel Street.
I Under the head of intrbduction,'of Resolutions the following were introduced for Council approval:
RESOLUTION NO. 5~60
I A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles requesting the 1961
I Washington State legislature to appropriate funds for the extension of Front Street
I from the East limits of the City of Port Angeles to U. S. Highway 101.
, It was moved by Councilman Caldwell that the foregoing Resolution be passed. Seconded by Councilman
II Richard son and carried.
: It was moved by Councilman Richard son that the follOWing Resolution be read by title only. Seconded:;:.y
II Councilman Caldwell and carried.
I RESOLUTION NO. 6-60
I City Council of the
,I A RESOLUTION of the^City of Port Angeles requesting the
~ Washington State De p'artment of Highways to include in its next Budget funds for
!' extending Front Street from the Easterly City limits of the City of Port Angeles
to Highway U. S. 101.
It was moved by Councilman Richardson that the foregOing Resolution as read by ttitle, be passed. Seconded
II by councilman Haguewood and CBrried.
I RESOLUTION NO. 7-60
II A RESOLUTION designating Fifth Street as an arterial and providing for the erection
\ of stop signs in certain areas in aid of traffic control.
I' It was moved by Councilman Randall that the foregoing Resolution De accepted and passed. Seconded by
Councilman Haguewood and carried.
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Under the head of introduction and readin g of Ordinances, the following were introduced and read in full:
I; ORDINANCE NO. 1458
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,': AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles relating to parking of vehicles and amerlding
~ ' Ordinance No. 1310 in certain particulars.
, It was moved by Councilman RAndall that action be postponed until a later date, to have time for further
study. Seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1459
AN ORDINANCE relating to the parking of commercial vehicles in the City of Port
II Angeles; and providing penalties for violations thereof.
I It was moved by CounCilman Randall that action be postponed until later, allowing time for further study.
Seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried.
I There being no further business. the meeting was adJourned.
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