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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 09/04/1958 I I I I Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington 605 September 4, 1958 19 The Mayor introduced Mr. Slankard. being the recently 'appointed manager. It was moved by Councilman Thorne that Council having received copies of minutes of the previous meetings, the same would not be read. Seconded by Councilman ,Caldwell and carried. Minutes of the previous meeting were approv~d as written. lInder the head of unfinished business, it was moved by CouncilmllIi Smith that request for variance by Mc- Donald Funeral Home be tabled until the next meeting as owners are in process of negotiation. Seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried. Council received co~ittee report of meeting with Library Board regarding request for building improvements in amount of approximately $98,000.00. A loan of $70,000.00 from surplus Light funds was "",nsidered. The manager read opinion from the State Auditor advising there is no authority for long-time loans between municipal funds. The mayor cited proyisions of lease for Juvenile Building between the City and ~ounty. Librarian Kraig and Gera~Johnson commented on condition of heating plant. It was moved by Councilman Thorne that proper City Wlt'horities enter into lease agreement renewal subject to any changes ,as recommended by tl:te attollney. Seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried. It was moved by <;ouncilman Randall that the manager investigate condition of the heating plant and report at the next meeting. Seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. The Engineer submitted the first progrees payment (August) for work done and material furnished by Paine and Gallucci in L.l.D. No. 178 in amount of $10,000,00. It was moved by Councilman Caldwell that estimate be approved and warrant issued on L.l.D. No. 178 Construction Pund in payment of same, and the City CIeri! authorized to issue warrants numbered 1 to 10 inclusive on L.I.D. No. 178 Fund in amount of $1.000.00 each, bearing interest at the rate of 4 1/8$ per annum, dated September 9, 1958, proceeds to be deposited in the L.I.D. No. 178 Construction Fund. Motion seconded by Councilman Thorne and unanimously.carried. E. A. Halberg appeared concerning previous request for elimination of admissions tax on theatre tickets. It \1as moved by Councilman Thorne that request be denied until ~uch time as Council will have had opportunity to prepare preliminary budget when request may again be considered. Seconded by Councilman Randall and carried. D..tes as previously set for Association of Washington Cities Convention appear in conflict with other commitments. It was therefore moved by Councilman Caldwell that dates be changed to May 20, ~l. 22, 1959. these being next acceptable. Seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. Contract date for salvage rights at the City garbage dump having expired, Nate Butterfield offered to renew at any time. Ira Ware also offered $40.00 per month for privilege. Decision was postponed for further consideration and report by City Manager. Under the head of unfinished business, Norman BrOOks, utilities accountant, advised that surplus cash in the Light Fund could be invested. Councilman Randall cited light bonds outstanding. also unfinished lighting program. The manager recommended action be postponed until later date and will submit report after: discussing matter with Council. William S. Johnson filed resignation for further service as member on the Park Board. The mayor advised ~ that request must be accepted with regret and appointed Al Haley to replace Mr. Johnson. Also that applications will be accepted to fill other vacancy. It was moved by Councilman Randall that letter be sent to Mr. Johnson expressing appreciation for years of faithful service. Seconded by Councilman Smith ,_ and carried.. ,~ L V?.l Council received a request for transfer of beverage license: Wagon lfueel from Ada and Edwin Decker to Jack M. Roberts. It was moved by Councilman Smith that request for transfer be approved. Seconded by Councilman Sandison and carried. Also requested was repurchase by the city of cemetery lot 15, Block 7, Section K., by Mrs,. A. G, Haydock, heir to estate of \I'm. R. Botsford. It was moved by Councilm"n Smith thd lot be purChased back for $10.00. Seconded by Councilman Sandison and carried.' 'C Lee Roark offered to buy lots 1 to 13, block 450, also lots 11 and 12 and 15 to 18, block 441. It was moved by Councilman Smith that Council inspect property for appraisal and report at next meeting. Seconded by Councilman Thorne and carried. Couneil considered appointing local individual to represent the City on Washington State Committee for United Nations Day, October 24. The m"yor will discuss with interested parties, appoint by letter and advise Council of appointment. I Claims payable were approved in total amount of $3,993.19. It was mo.-ed by Councilman Smith that claims be approved and paid. Seconded by Councilman Maxfield and c "rried. Councilman Maxfield read communication from the State Auditor advising that salary of the City Manager should be paid from Current Expense Pmidunless the manager is serving utilities in some capacity. The manager will report re8~rding same at next meeting. George Todd, Chairman, Civil Service Commission, participating in emploYlII!nt other than the City. voiced opposition due to emergencies which might Commission submit recommendations. appeared concerning practice of Police and Firemen Councilman Randall, also Chiefs Kochanek and Wolverton arise. Counci lman Smith suggested that Civil service Ja"es Phillips of First National Bank, appeared with request for driveway installation at Drive-in Station. It was moved by Councilman Smith th"t req~st be referred to the Planning Board for recommendations. Seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried. The mayor read reply to his inquiry of July 10 from the Attorney General concerning previous State Audits of the City. The matter having been checked and cleared, the mayor ordered letter filed. Messrs. Tozier and Robinson appeared with request 'that bond issue be placed on November General Election Ballot for construction of youth and convention center, cost approximately $750,000.00. Councilman I Randall cited condition of the w"ter system, also obligations for pollution control. After further dis- cussion. it was moved by Councilman Thorne that the attornl!Y and manager stUdy proposed plan. possibilities of putting on ballot and what procedure. Seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried. ,.. 606 Proceedings of the City Commission of tbe City of Port Angeles, Wasbington c:.~rtpmhpr 4 t':nntinllprt 19--5.8 .... . "",,,. .."'u, n..,_.n ....... ..... -411>0 I Attorney Moffett advised that the City could not legally purchase property from Paul Bauer on South Valley Street as relief measure only. A purpose must be declared within legal city function. The pOlice chief assured that several apprehensions have been'made and his department is doing all possible to eliminate I hazard of material thrown from bridge. 'Chief ltochanek cited inquiry by Pe..rson Music Company regarding distributor's li cense for aowsement rand music machines. The attorney will submit report on existing ordinance governing. I I Manager Slankard spoke briefly concerning prOblems of Municipal Governments, increase in population and !need for building and rebuilding utilities and city facilities and also invited all to bring their problems to City Hall. I Under the head of introduction of resolutions, the following was introduced and read: RESOLUTION NO. 19-58 A RESOLUTION 0 f the City Counci 1 of the City of Port Angeles. Washington of thanks to John B. Warder and appointing him assistant to the City Manager until September 30, 1958. lIt was moved by Councilman Maxfield that termination date be changed from Sept. 15 to Sept. 30 to fairly I compensate for time while serving as Acting City Manager. Seconded by Councilman Sandison and carried. , It was then ml>l!d by Councilman Randall that the foregoing Resolution be adopted as amended. Seconded by I Councilman Caldwell and carried. I Under the head of reading and passage of ordinances, the following was placed on final reading: , ORDINANCE NO. 1421 AN ORDINANCE granting to Rayonier Incorporated, its successors and assigns, the right to maintain, operllte 'and construct electric power lines by means of, poles and wires or other means of conducting electrical i energy as the same is now constructed and erected on certain streets and pulbic places in the City of Port' Angeles. i 'It was moved by Councilman Randall that the foregoing Ordinance be passed final reading and adopted. Seconded by Councilman Maxfield and carried. I There being no futther business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. S1 . E. X-aW (/ Ci tv Clerk I , 1~ff~ I I I , , , I I I , I I I , - I r NOTICE .0:1' FILING ~ - PRIMARY B'tJDGB1l:-- --. ....O'I.lt.'I~ '."I net'.::!)y giVen "hut tIll' City Council (}f tho City of POrt .\n- ft;111~~al~~;hlJ3E~~~etd Q~t1et;~:flfm~I/'(!llJ2;~d' reVl"IUeS tor tho Veal' 19~tI, That ll. 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