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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 10/01/1953 Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington 355" I October 1 19u53 I '.1 1 'I ,,",. ~"",."m',"'''o~.., ","no<, ",.. .... 'jThe City Council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. and was called to order by Mayor Smith. Roll call of officers showed the following present: Mayor Smith, Councilmen Brown, Neer, ,San,dison, Powell, Wolfe and McFadden, Manager Vergeer, Attorney Severyns and Clerk Law. It was, moved by Councilman Sandison ,that minute~ of the previous meeting be approved as recorded. Seconded by Councilman Powell and unanimous1,y carried. .. IUnder the head of unfinished business bids to furnish pipe for the water department were opened as follows: JOHNS IWlVILLE SIL FS CORPORATION: , I 6,0001 ,6" Asbestos Cement@. 1.42 $ 8,520.00 5,000' 8" Asbestos Cement @ 2.05 .10,250.00 UNITED STAm PIPE AND FOUNDRY cd: 6,000'. 6" B.& S @.1.616. 6,000\ 611 M. J. @r 1.766 5,000\ e" B & S @ 2.32 5,000', ell M. J. @ ?52 ALTERNATE: . 6,000' 6" B. & S. @ 1.533 6,000', 6'! M. J. @ 1.683 5,000' 8" B. & S. @ 2.19 ,,000' 8'! M.~. @ 2.39 9,696.00 10,596.00 ll,600.00 12,600.00 9,198.00 10,098.00 10,950.00 ll, 950. 00 H. D. FOWLER co: 6,000' 6" (\sbestos Cement @ 1.413 5,000', e'! Asbestos Cement @ 2.05 PACIFIC STATES CAST IRON PIPE CO.: Item 1: 6,000' 6,000' 6nl B. & S. @ 1.675jM. j. @ 1.825 6n'13. & S. @1.595;M. J. ~ 1.745 Item 2: 5,000' 5,0001, , 6;000'. 8" B. & S. @ 2.42 Y.ech4ni<<aJ. .J oint @ 2.62 e" B. & S. Fed. Spec. @ 2. 205 e'! M. J. Class 150 Cast !ron,. Fed. Spec. @ 2./j05 AHERICAN CAST IROIIFll'E CO: Item 1: 6000' . 6:ooo! 6,000' 611 B & S @ 1.68 10,080.00 611' M. J., .tar-caated @ 1.S3 10,980.00 6" B. and S @ 1.61, $9,660.00; M. J. @ 1.76, $10,560.00 Item 2: I 5,000' e" B & Star-coated @ 2.425, 12,125.00 I 5,000' 8'! M. J." " ~ 2.625, 13,125.00 I 5 000' 8" B. & S.. except Fed. Spec. @ 2.23 1l,150.oo 5:oooi e: M. J. : ': : ~ 2.43, 12,150.00 Due to the number of bids and items, Manager Vergeer cited 4ifficu1ty of making recoJlJlllendations without "tabulation and due consideration. It was moved by Councilman Brown that the bids be tabled and awarding 'of contract postponed until the next meeting. Seconded by Councilman Wolfe. All voted Aye. Motion l carried. !The Council received written protest signed by K. O. Erickson against the proposed improvement at 1st and Laurel Streets. It was moved by Councilman Neer that the protest be tabled. Seconded by Councilman ,Brown and unanimous1,y carried. I :Manager Vergeer informed that construction of the improvement is expected to start within the next few dqs. I IThe Council also received from Clallam County P.U.D. No.1, answer to the City's proposal for tennination ,of the present power contract betl~een the City.,and. the P. U.D. which was read before the Council, the same being a refusal of acceptance. Also read was answer to the .refusal, to which the Council concurred 'as expressing their sentiments. . I Claims paid September 10, 17, and 22 were filed for consideration by the Council in amount of $14,092.69. It was moved by Councilman Brown that the claims paid be approved. Seconded by Councilman Powell. All voted Aye. I""'ti on carried. I Also filed for approval was the treasurer's report for the month of August. It was moved by Councilman Brown that the report be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman.I'folie. All voted Aye. ~lotion carried. I I The Engineer's Department filed claim estimates of work done 1953 Street Improvement Construction Fund: Port Tie and Lumber Co., hubs and stakes Ifillson Hdwre. Co., thermometer Wheeler Hdwre. Co., thermometer, axe Fred L. Crosby, car mileage for August Albino Casillo, labor ,and material 6th and final estimate (Sept.) street const. Fixed estimate and material furnished as follows: 4.89 3.01 6.13 10.00 91.00 3,059.75 14,295.04 It was moved by Councilman McFadden that the foregoing claims be approved and paid. Seconded by Council- man Brown and unanimous1,y carried. L.I.D. No. 164 Construction Fund: Pa;yroll, Sept. 15-30 3d and final estimate for work done and material furnish ed 975.15 2,980.74 It was moved by Councilman Neer that the claims be approved and paid. Seoo nded by Councilman Sandison. All voted Aye. Motion carried. 3-6 ,t) Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington OotGb&r 1 aantill1l9d 19_53- ,.<, , "''''', ...... "....~. .,,'......... .... Under the head of new business, requests for renewal of -beverage licenses were received as follows: . The Vills, P. A. Salmon Club, Gateway Tavern, Salad Bowl, Harbor Tavern, Little Brick Tavern, Linkletter's Fine ,Foods, Blagdon's Grocery, Conrad's Cafe, Estes Grocery, B & M Grocery It was moved, by Councilman Bro\'m that requests for renewals be a~proved. Seconded by Councilman NeeI'. All voted A,re. Motion carried. Palmer Kaas and Comnti.ssioners of Clallam County Sewer District met with the Council regarding construction of trunk swwer on Francis Street. The District having .conducted election and sold bonds for the improve- ment, it was questioned as to whether or not. the, District could continue to use present trunk on Francis Street and set aside $40,000.00, or approximate cost of trunk installation, this amount to assist with pollution control, if, and when required by the State Pollution Board. Mr. r.aas advised that this procedure is not approved by the Bonding attorneys and would require duplication of procedure causing del~ of from six months to a year. Jfl8.nagel" Vergeer informed that since stornr sewers have been installed, the District could use present connection at. 4th and Francis Streets for some time to come without injury to the City and suggested that all concerned' arrange a meeting with the Seattle attorneys and trY to work out a plan lffiich will be of Dnltua1 advantage to both the District and City. The Council approved suggestion for said meeting which will be arranged for the near future. The Council was informed that about 60,000 yardsl will be dredged from the harbor area at Crown Zjlllerbach Corporation. No objectioIlB appeared against- the. operation. Council also received a letter from E. M. Morrison informing that he ,;:ill sell to the City, 240 acres near the Morse Creek Dam. . The Council instruct- ed that letter be filed. School District No. 17 inquired as to whether or not the City would install street lights in fro~t of the new. building on Park Avenue. Yl8.nager Vergeer advised that the lights can be iIlBtalled and light furnished at same rate as the City p~s for street lighting or 2 cents per kwh. Council approved when School District makes formal application. CounCilman lioli'e informed of condition of Marine Drive fill due to 'weather and traffic. Manage~ Vergeer was authorized to investigate and eliminate condition if possible. . The Council received request from the Fire Dept. that $5.00 F@r month be added to master mechaniq's salary and the item of new hose be changed 'from .$800 to $980'.00. Also that 'salary for substati<jn electrician be changed from $405.00 to $415.00 per month" the item of extra labor 'being reduced $120.00. By suggestion of Councilman Brown, the Council .approved a -$600.00 increase in the annual salary ~f the City Manager. The Park Dept. budget was discussed, and recommendation of the Park Board revising organization of the Park . Dept. and eliminating position of Superin tendent. It was the majority opinion of the Council that the Park budget should be left as is. Regarding elimination of one man, Manager Vergeer advised that in his opinion, the las.t one hired should be the first la:i.d off. Manager Vergeer reported on his attendance at Managerls Convention in Los Angeles and infonned th~t the Northwest }~nagers Association adopted a resolution asking the International Assn. to hold its annual convention in Victdlria, B. C. in 1956. There bsing no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned.' 9. G,~, Clerk 7f:~xk~ Mayor . NOTICE OF CALL rOB BIDS :\'QTICE ..jf;- hereby .r;-lven th;~ sealed bios ~wl1l be re~e'h-ed b}- the CiLy Clerk ot All, glo'llJS, "'a.'4l1iJlg Hall (\f Raill Clt . M., OctobOl'l&, ,the ~tandjng limbol' nlld, _ dowll old growtll timbe,r IOCtlt(ll}-OI", Cltj.' own- ed prl)portj."" d(lscl'll)eo -U.ll.. followS: The :Northh.Bt % of tile Nl)rth- fa,Bt ~ of Soction, 10,' ,TOWPSh1p ,.30 N.. :RAn8'o 7 W. W.,M,. ~ ~ TIH.I City COUlu:il reser'vei, tbe rjght to reject any or all blcl:::!, J, )]. LAW, City Clerlt PU'blisllCtl; October 1 aud 8, 1(153. I - I I I I