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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/17/1963 r ... 194 Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington , OCTOBER 17 I 9...6..L LiIlofi..IIINTIHGCCI, P.U2:U.~. ..- C ounc i J~I- and I It was moved by Councilman Cornell that minutes of'the previous meeting and the special meeting of October 7, be approved and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Thorne and carried. ~ I The Fire Chief recommended that the bid of the Gamewell Company for furnishing Fire Alarm equipmenJ be accepted. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe to accept recommendation of the Fire Chief and accegt the bid of The Gamewell Company for this equipment at a total cost of $6,812.00. Seconded by CounJ, cilman Willson and unanimously carried. The City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Officers present were Mayor Maxfield, men Smith, Thorne, Haguewood, Cornell, Willson and Wolfe; Manager Herrman, Attorney Moffett Clerk McNeece. After considerable discussion regarding the bids for a Mobil Unit Substation, held over from the last regular Council meeting for study and recommendation, and it being the opinion of the City Attorney that the bid by Westinghouse Electric Co. was the only responsive bid since both General Electric Supply Co. and Graybar Electric Co. had additions not called for in the City's call for bids, it was moved by Councilman Smith that the bid of $92,383.20 by Westinghouse Electric Co. be , accepted. Seconded by Councilman Thorne. On called vote, all voted "Aye" except Councilman Hague~ wood, who voted "opposed". Motion passed. Bids for improvement to Lauridsen Boulevard, Lincoln Street to Peabody Gulch, were received and opened in the Council Chambers at 1:00 p.m. October 16, were as follows: Del Guzzi Construction Co. Louis Elterich Co. Morris Construction Co. Randall Kilmer Construction Co. $84, 16(j . DO 76,248.45 77 , 751. 50 72,056.50 It was noted that Randall Kilmer Construction Co. was low bidder. After considerable discussion and to give time for study concerning how this project is to be financed, since a portion of the funds which could have been used for this project had to be used for the Tumwater trestle, it was jmoved by Councilman Haguewood that awarding of the bid be delayed until the November 7th meeting. I Seconded by Councilman Willson and carried. I The following emergency ordinance was read for the second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. 1520 AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles declaring an emergency and making an appropriation to the Park and Recreation Department L.I.D. Assessment FUnd. It was moved by Councilman Willson that the foregoing ordinance be approved and adopted. Seconded by Councilman Cornell and unanimously carried. ,,' After discussion, Clallam County desiring to purchase Lots 19 and 20, Block 454 TPA, it was moved by Councilman Wolfe that the necessary steps be taken to negotiate a sale of this property. Seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. ~! A request was received from Cecil R. Bailey, owner of the D & B Battery and Electric Station, for .~the removal of another parking meter in front of his premises to allow for overnight parking and ~~repair of logging trucks. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Wolfe that ~~a committee be appointed to look into tnis parking problem. Seconded by Councilman Haguewood and U1'carried. The Mayor appointed Councilman Thorne, Willson and Wolfe on this committee. Relative to the petitions for rehabilitation of Erickson Playfield to allow for playing of hard ball as well as Little League play, the City Manager reported that a meeting was held with the School District to try to coordinate the City and School recreation programs as the School Districu owns undeveloped property which could be used for recreational purposes. However, the School Dis- I: ! trict does not feel that it is their purpose to furnish recreation facilities for the City but are" willing to allow the City to develop some of these areas. Franklin and Jefferson School grounds were suggested as possible areas for development. Mr. Houston expressed the belief that to develop the school ground area would be more costly than erecting higher fences, etc. at Erickson playfield. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Haguewood that this item be referred to the Park Board. Seconded by Councilman Cornell and carried. I Councilmen Smith, Haguewood and Cornell were appointed to Vlew and make recommendations regarding , the sale of Lots 11 and 12, Block 315, TPA. Mr. Gerald McCabe desires to purchase this property. I The request for a loading zone on Front Street by the Hagaman Storage Company was again discussed. I The City Manager and Police Chief recommended that the request not be granted. It is felt that this type of business should be located where there is off street parking available. An alternati'e was suggested to mark a twenty foot drive so that people would not use it for all day parking, bag the meter one hour before a moving van truck is expccted and if this alternative is accepted, that this be reviewed in six months to determine whether this company has made a reasonable effort to obtain off street parking. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Willson that the alternative suggestion be approved and that this be reviewed in six months. Seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously carried. A report from the Police Chief relative to the letters sent to owners of junked or unsightly vehi- cles was read and discussed. The Mayor expressed the opinion that these cars should have been inspected to determine whether or not the vehicle was a nuisance or a junk vehicle. Also cited the fact that the City had received second place in the Cleanup Campaign in 1962 and feels that we should be proud of our City and keep trying to make improvements in its appearance. I I I I I I I I Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington ... 195 OCTOBER 17 19~ l".H"':UNTING.CO._ !~:l.dU4'~' It was moved by Councilman Willson that Bob Bamford~s'report on his trip to Richland, Washington to attend NPPA Accounting Workshop be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Wolfe and carried. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe that the report from the City Treasurer on Investments to Septem- ber 30, 1963, be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Willson and carried. Relative to use of the Natural Resources building by any City department, the City Manager's re- port cited that it could be used by the Sanitation Department as their headquarters. The present Sanitation building could be used by the Library for storage and display space. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Smith to table this item until the next meeting. Seconded by Councilman Haguewood and carried. In the meantime the Council will meet at this property loca- tion and decide whether the City does have a need for this property. The Planning Commission minutes of October 15, 1963 were read. The Commission unanimously recom- mended that the Council approve the application for variance from zoning regulation by the Rev. LaVerne Nelson to allow building of a patio within two feet of the lot centerline of the East ~ of Lot 8, Block 388. It was moved by Councilman Willson to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation and grant this request for variance. Seconded by Councilman Wolfe and unanimously carried. The Planning Commission set November 5, as hearing date on the requesThfor variances from zoning ordinance by George H. Klahn, 1519 W 12th Street and Charles R. Shepherd, 238 West 10th Street. Also considered a proposed oif street parking ordinance as proposed by M. G. Poole & Associates, Planning Consultants. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe that the Planning Commission minutes be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. It was moved by Councilman Thorne that the report of Mina Saari and Rosa Sanders on their trip to Seattle to attend a Public Library meeting be approved. Seconded by Councilman Willson and carrieq. Claims including payroll for September 15-30, 1963 were presented for approval in amounts of: I General Funds, $58,128.76; Water Fund, $6,507.15,- warrants No. 12157 - 12171; Light Fund, $17,706.99- warrants No. 12167-12205. It was moved by Councilman Cornell that the claims in total amount of $82,342.90 be approved and paid. Seconded by Councilman Haguewood and unanimously carried. The following reports were presented for approval: Water Department Billing and Work Reports, Monthly lice Judge, Police Work Report and the Treasurer:s by Councilman Cornell that the reports be approved carried. Light Department Billing and Work Reports, Budget Report of Receipts and Expenditures, Po- Financial Report for September. It was moved as received. Seconded by Councilman Wolfe and A letter from the State of Washington notifying the City of a Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m., Novem- I' ber 14, 1963, at the Monroe Grade School, relative to the proposed improvement to Primary State Highway #9 from Port Angeles to Lee Creek, was read. Due to his having to be in Court a good deal of the time, the City Attorney requested that Gerard A. Johnson be appointed Deputy City Attorney. It was moved by Councilman Haguewood that Gerard A Johnson be appointed Deputy City Attorney at no salary from the City. Seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously carried. It was moved by Councilman Willson that the applications for transfer of liquor licenses from Russell Edward Goodwin and Edna Sunquist Goodwin to Robert Ernest Morgan, Silver Dollar Tavern, and from Danny Sulis and Arthur J. Snydal to Arthur Joseph Snydal, Peninsula Distributing, be approved. Seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. Councilman Willson requested the City Manager to instruct the Sanitation Superintendent to see tha the garbage is pushed over the dump. The City Manager informed that some work is contemplated at the foot of the dump with heavy equipment to give room for garbage to be more easily dumped. The Clallam County H~~ane Society requested a raise for male and spayed female dogs from $2.00 to $3.00, and female dogs from $3.00 to $4.00. The penalty of $1.00 if license is not purchased by April 1st, to remain the same. It was moved by Councilman Wolfe that the ordinance be amended to show the change in dog licenses as requested by the Humane Society. Seconded by Councilman Hague- wood and carried. " After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cornell that the selling of and collections for cat " and dog licenses be handled by City Hall. Seconded by Councilman Wolfe and unanimously carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. )5; $ 1%-/ '/)-0/., ~ CITY CLERK ~ 'L'v.-.~,'~~~ 'I i NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS Xll~ICE Is Iwreb;r gh'en that beal. f'd bids will he received by th~ City t'f pnrt .\ngele;\, 'Va..,hing{oll, lu fllrlll!'1t <1111) vehtrlt> for Parklng ! ]'lett>I' (,(llltl'Ol WOJ'k. IUds CD be sui). I mitten to the City Manager, 141) 1'I'e~1 I Frollt SIn-'llt unt11 [;;01) IJ.m., NOV-l emhr>r 7, l!l():l. 1\11 'ItdiOt will J'e oJ;ene,1 lJY lIle I City CUlmeil ill rel{ula.r lj[::,:sion ill tile COUllI;il CharnlJtJrs at 7:30 p.IIJ... "ovemh", 7, ",S, I ~IJl'el,fl,('atlllll!; are antilahle at Cit,' Hall. A 5% or toLal bill d('llUf:;it check ur !lId !lond Q( ('qual amount mu"t accl)!Ul)any ~ach bill. Je~h~Il~:l~~. liil(;bI'(l~. the right to re~ DO~ALD D. IIEnn~rAN CII)" MaJ1.a.!';"er Publl::lhed; Octob('r 24 amI 31, _ 1~3. 1fO'1"lOE 01' CALL PO" BmS .I NOTICr-; JS HEREBY GiVEN that', ~eparatf! hld~ WHl be receiYed up to 5:Q{I p.m., Nov(,mber 18, 1.'65 by the City Mallager uf (he City of Portf Angeles, l~Q VI'm'lt Front Street on:i One ne-w lour door ~Q.J1 &utoJuo'l bile tor the I.ti1lt Department, and. (111.6 new four dOOr .eda.n ror tho IJDQinHr'. D~eIlt. Specll'lo:;allpnl'i for these vehiclos may be obtulued at tIle office of Uw City Manager. l.U~cler shull l';ubmlt with bid the veClulred delivl'ry Ume, a 10% bid dC))01>l1t or Lom). llnd ::L signee! certi- fIcate ~tn,lIn~ that the hlo;ldor, If successful. wHI meet the spelfJca_ lJ(\nll wlt.hout eXct'DLJon The City Council will revlcw bids ~':n~~~U~~~' ~~~~Qn at 7:30 p.m_, Nov. The Coundl rc:<;en'c:<; the rlgllt 10 accept or reject OWl:,>' 01' all bl(il'! .iiUbmlttE'd. DO:-,ALD D. HERRMAN City "Innnger . PublJslH!d: Oct. :!g and X{)\'. 4, 1f16[) .oil