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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 10/07/1954 I ! .1 1 I Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington ~413~ October 4, lL:~ ,,<. . ",".. "'''. ....m.. ........ m.. ..... .. The City Council met at 7:&> P. M. am was called to order by Mayor Neer. Officers present were: Mayor Neer, CouncilJJIlm Brown, Powell, Wolfe ani McFadden, City Manager Vergeer, Attorney Set'eryns <nd Clerk Law. Pursuant to Statutes 'governing and publications, the hearing .was opel'1ed on the ~get for the year 1955. Manager reviewed the budget citing amendments reconrnended and chal'lges req.uested. jj Oharles rykeasi Norman Pollock appeared for Roy Duncaln, employee of the street Dept., considering Mr. Dun- can entitled to the 2% increase as the others received. The Council approved increase as req.uested. Dr. Kitner spoke on behalf of the Police Dept., personnel citing the depart!l6nt as up to State Patrol stand- ard, al:o their respons~bility as very hazardous, ther:sy entitiling them to a substantial salary increase.. j Chief Kochanek recommended a 2% adjustment for the Identification Clerk and Police Matron. Marguerite Miller informed of duties other than clerical as fingerprinting, filing am photogr<p hy. Also duties as Police I Matron. After due cons ideration, the Council approved the salary increase. , No other objections appearing, it was moved by Councilman Brown that the hearing be continued until 'lbursdaY1 I evening when the budget hearing will be closed and an Ordinance introduced adopting same. , No further business, appearing, the meeting-was adjourned.. - . I I O. 1-:. (j :t..-a.o.or Gity Clerk w.~, ~r##J, J. r. <v TORRll 7, 1954 The City Council met in regular session at 7:5Q P.M. and was called to order by Mayor Neer. Roll call re- vealed the follo'llLng officers present: Mayor Neer, Councilmen llr07ffi, Powell, Wolfe and Mcfadden, Manager Vergeer, Attorney Severyns. am Clerk Law. It vms moved by Councilman Wolfe that minutes of the previous meeting be approved as received. Seconded by Councilman Powell and carried. I IUnder the hsad of unfinished business, the budget hearing was continued. Manager ~rgeer cited adjustments ,necessary, after which the budget wae declared in balance am approval of the same was in order. It was moved by Councilman Brown that adjustments as noted be approved. Seconded by Councilman McFadden. All ivoted Aye. 1\otion carried. 1 ORDINAIK:E NO. 1555 . ..AN ORDINAlICE approving and adollting the budget of the City of Port Angeles for the fiscal year 1955. i' . It was mO/ed by Councilman Mcfadden that the foregoing Ordinance be approved and adopted. Secomed by Councilman Powell. All voted Aye. Motion carried. ?l1r61l8llt to call for bids published, to furnish one laddllr truck for the Light Dept., the following were received: RUDDELL OLDlil1l0BIlli DADILLAC, IlK:. . Bid. No.1, I.B.C.R. ill truck, 2546.10, 5Lft. ladder 825.10, ,total $5,171.20 I Bid No.2, I.H.C.R. 112 .truck, 2557.50, 50' 6",ladder, 1064.00, total $5,42l.oo. 52'6" ladder, I $1,125.00 . . ~ , Bid No.5, I.B.C.R. ill truck, 2517.50, Model 2251 Holam Ladder 1488.60, total $5,806.10 , Bid No.4, I.H.C. truck 2460.00, Hall 52' Aerial POVlBr Lift, 1540.00; total $4,000.00. Add 5% sales tax. Federal tax to be deducted. - i I 1 FRITST LOGGING AND EQUIPMENT CO.: G.M.C. 152....z4, $1,440.55, extras, $552.45 G.M.C. 152....z4, $1,440.55 plus $552.45, Morrison Utility Body, $685.00, total, $2,658.00 G.iA.C. 152-24, $1,975.00, Power American 44-90 Body $608.00, total $2,581.00 G.M.C. 152....z4, $1,975.00, Power_American Body 55 M. Series, 565.00, $2,556.00 Ladder to be Mounted: Power Americal, Revolving 52'6", $1,125.00 "" "50 '6" 1,064.00 Worman Turrut ~odel M. H., M.O. 28'6", $825.10 Holam Aerial, "'odel 2251, $1,521.05 Add 5% sales tax, Federal excise tax to be deducted. S'/IANSON MarOR CO.: Studebaker 5/4 'f., $1,561.75, Morrison Body, $625.00 Norman Ledder, 907.61, total $5,096.56 . Studebaker 5/4T, $1,546.25, Morrison Body, $62!1.00, Worman Ladder, $907.61, total $5,180.85. Add 5% sales tax., deduct federal excise tax. JANISH MOTOR CO.: Dodge 1954, 5/4T., fil,550.00,Morrison Carryall Body, Dodge 1954, 5/4T., $1,550.00, Hall Body, $705.00 Hall 52 ft. Power lift ladder, $1,605.00, Total $~j858.oo. Add 5% sales $s55.oo, Woman Ladder, $825.10, total $5,010.00 tax, deduc t federa excise tax. SCHREINER CHEVROIET CO.: 1955 Chev. 5/4 T., $1,455.85, ~orrison Body am Worman Ladder, $1,562.00, Total, $2,997.85 1955 Bbev. 5/4 T., $1,455.86, Ball Body, $705.00, Hall ladder, $1,605.00, total, $5,745.86. I Add 5% sales tax. Deduct federal excise tax. . . It was moved by Coumilman Brown that all bids be made of record 8'ld award be postponed until the next I imeeting. Seconded by Councilman Powell and carried. I IA group of Senor Hi School students appeared before the Council, the group being representatives of the . 'Associated Student Body expressing objections to implication of responsibility for recent Juvenile complaints. ,r.layor Neer read a letter from Judge Church commending the Student Body on their activities ald olarified a I 'recent incident as not involi:ing high school students. The Mayor informed that it is not the intention of 1 , , ..... ,.. 414 Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington ~t.nhp.,.. ? 19M_ '"'0. . """""'.0<"'''''' '''''flC"'.'. ""_".'~' 1l1lSeS ..... the Council to discredit young peogle of this City. The Mayor also re'll1e~te4 that the student Body con- .tinue to be an active group. Manager Vergeer read a letter from V. E. DaY, Captain, USCG lSth Coast Guard District, Seattle, also his answer to the same regarding extension of air strip on Ediz Hook. There was no action taken until info- rmation is received from Washington, D. C. Under .the head of new business, the monthly reports of Police Chief am Police Judge for the month of Sept. were placed on file. It was moved by Councilman Broom that the reports be accepted and filed. Seconded by Councilman Wolfe and carried. Budget reports of Departments for the month of Sept. 1!ll.l:e also filed for approval. It was moved by CounCil' mal Mcfadden that the reports be approved ani filed. Seconded by Councilman Brown. All voted Aye. Motion carried. " llarjorie Lumgren, cp;:l,rator of too skating rink ,filed written complaint against condition of sidewallj: at 1st and Cherry sts. Manager Vergeer informed of investigation and !bund no great hazard. Also vb en the contemplated improvement is completed, the area will be filled ani temporary correction is being made. Req.uests for beverage license renewals were approved as follows: West Dependable Super Market; Joseph \1. and Lavon C. Musch, Salad Bowl; Beverley W. Estes, ,'" Estes Grocery; Charlotte V. Conrad, Conrads; Della L. Masters, 'fugboat Tavern; Geo. S. 'Linkletter, Link- letter's Fine Foods. It was moved by Councilman Brown that req.ueats be approved. Seconded by Cou'lCilman McFadden ani carried. Claims !aid Sept. 16 through 28th were filed for <pproval in total amount of $104,926.50. It was moved by Councilman Powell that claillls be approved as paid. Seconded by Councilman McFadden. All v oted Aye. Motion carried. '\ \ Mayor Neer advised of recent complaints regarding certain City employees activities ,in private employment while at. the sarns time being full time employees of the. City. Attorney Severyns was 'll1estioned as to whether this is rellponsibility of the Council or Civil Service Commission. It vlSS opinion of the Attorney that ruling should he made by Civil Service Commission although he. has been unable to substantiate by Court decision. Manager vergeer advised that the offending party has discontime d operation and a letter will be submitted confirming the sane. .,. Murray Randall spoJl:e regarding policy by the Council applying to City Emp~yees living outside the City r requesting that Ordinance be adopted enforcing the policy in the inte:r;"est of the City. The Attorney -was instructed-to ascertain legality of such an Ordinance. CdlJ;ncil considered issuance and sale of Revenue Boms in preparation for obligation to Public Utility Dis'trict, Dec. Sl., ani termination of contract. Manager Vergeer recommended that bonds in anount of $250,ooQ.OO be considered. It was moved by Counoilman Broom that the Attorney cause to be prepared a , proper boni resolution specifying amount of $250,000.00 in Revenue Bonds to be retired over a 5 year period~ Seconded by Councilman Wolfe. All voted Aye. Motion carried. ! , . Burl and Emma Johnson offer to purchase Lot 1, Elk. 440, $125.00 was considered the lot having been . previoualy advertised.ani iminimum set at $100 .00. It was moved by Counci,lman McFadden that the d' fer of . $125.00be accepted and property sold. Secorrled_by Councilman Brown and ~arried. Also considered were lots 15, 16 and 17; Elk. 54, Townsite. .Lt was moved by Councilman. Brown. that minimum previlllsly fiXEd be reconsidered alIi a minimum of $550.00 each be_established. Motion secon4ed.by Councilman Wolfe ani carried. Councilman Wolfe: discussed the es~blishment of a suggestion s~te~ among, City empl;y~a~ ~iting:benefits derived in imua tries by tha same. Also presented the Mayor with pamphlet. concerning the system. Mayor Neer appointed as committee, Councilman Wolfe, Manager Vergeer ani Attorney Severyns, to work out deWJ.s. Thera beine no further business, the meeting vras decJarsd adjourned. ? ~. ;;l GLUr City Clerk (k)jf,~ . Mayor ..., , " ...... . I 1 I I