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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 10/18/1944 I I I I I Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington 51 ., October 18. 1944 19_ ".,,"";...."~m_..m.'m. ~ The Colllllli.ssion met in regular session at 10 A. M. and was oallsd to order by Mayor Robinson. Roll Call showed the following officers present: Mayor Robinson, Colllllli.ssioners Beam and Masters, Attorney Johnston a~l Clerk Hawkins. Tho minutes of the previous session were read and approved. Under the he.ad of Applioations for Building Permits ,the following were granted: Harvey Thompson, Build house fram8Nork, tot 18, Rlook "B" Glover's Subd. Rudy Ket tel, Remodel Rldg., Lot 6, Blo ck 227, Townsite H. Bradley, Repairs to home, Lot 14, Blook 167 , 200.00 200.00 190.00 Under the head of Reading and Passage of Ordinanoe, the following Ordinsnoe passed its third reading and was finally approved and addopted: An Ordinance relating to certain delinquent looal improvement bondS, oreating a special revolving fund, pursuant to Chapter 244 of the Laws of Washington, 1945, for the purohase of sny such bonds, upon tender at not more than ten (10) per oent of the face value of the prinoipal thereof and repealing any Ordinances in oonniot therewith. . It was moved by Commissioner Beam that the foregoing ordinanoe be pliloed on its 5rd reading and finally approved and adopted. Seoonded by Commissioner Masters. On roll call all members voted Aye. The Mayor deolared the motion oarried. Under the head of introduction of Resolutions the following resolutions were introduoed: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles owns the following des"cribed real estate, to-wit: Lots, 1,2,5,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,15, and 14 of Blook 1, Doyle's Subdivision of Suburban Lot 20, original Townsite of Port Angeles. Lots 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 ,fil, and 9 of Block 2, Doyle's . Subdivision of Suburban Lot 20, original Townsite of Port Angeles. Lots 8,9, and 15, Blook 4, Doyle'S Subdivision of Suburban LOt 20, original Townsite of Port Angeles. AND WHEREAS, Clallam County owns the following described real estate, to-wit: Lots 1,2,5,4,5,6,7,8,9,18,19,20,21,22,25,24,25, and 26 of Blook 4, Cain" s Suburban Lot 21, in the City of Port Angeles. Also Lot 7 i Block 236, Townsite of Port Angeles. AND WHEREAS, an, appraisement has been made of said property by the City Conunissioners and the County Commissioners and it is deEmed by eaoh Commis sian that the value of the above desoribed property owned by the qty is equal in value to the above described property owned by the County, and that said pro- perties are of equal value. That an exchange of said property rould be fair, equitable, reasonable and" desirable. That there is no objebtion to said exchange in the vioin1ty nor has any opposition tc said , exchange been expressed by any person to the knowledge of the City Commissioners, and the Oi ty of Port . , Angsles has o.ocupied a portion of the County owned property abovo described for many years, arid has , been largely devoted to parl< purposes, partially leased and partislly without lease. That it is de- sirable that the City aoquire title to said property for park purposes or otherwise in its proprietary capacity. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles that the Said City of Port Angeles execute a conveyanoe of all of its interest in the above described property which it now owns to Clallam County in excbl\nge for a conveyance from Clalm County of the property above described and now owned by Clallam County. It was moved by Commissioner Beam that the foregoing Resolution be approved and adopted. 3econded by Commissioner Masters. On roll oall all members voted Aye. The Mayor declared the motion' carried. RESOWTION WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles has aoquired and owns the following described real estate, having acquired the same under the provisions of Section 9395, R. R. S., which property is described as the West half (wt) of Lot Five (5) and the East half (~) of Lot Six (6), in Block Four hundred twenty-two (422) of the Government TOlil1site of Port Angeles, and Lot Thirteen (13) in Block Four hundred twenty-one (421) of the Townsite of Port Angeles YiHEREAS the looal improvement. assessments and taxes, interest an:! other charges against Lot Thirteen (15) in"Block Four hundred twenty-one (421) is the SUlll of Two hundred twelve dollars an:! twenty-nine cents $212.29). . ANIJ WHEREAS, the local improvement, assessments, taxes, interest and all other charges against the West half(wt) of Lot Five (5) and the East half (Ei) of Lot Six (6) in Rlock Four hundred twenty-two (422) is the swn of Five hundred and two dollars and twenty-nine cents ($5.02.29). WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Port Angeles to acquire said property in its proprietary capaoity and discharge the same 'from the trust of the local improvement, assessments and other obligations, and the City Commissioners of the City of Port Angelas have viewed the said property and are of the opinion that it. 'is advantageous to the City that seid property "be acquired by the City in said proprietary oapacity, and that aaid property, or property exchanged for said property, be devoted to park purposes, and the Parl< Fw1d has ample funds with which to reimburse the Local Improvement Guaranty FUnd or discharge all local inlprovement a ssesmnenta . NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Port /lngeles, tbat there be paid and transferred from the Perk Thnd to the Local Improvement Guaranty Fund or to the Local Improvement Distriots 52 Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington -I ~ October 18, 19.M 19_ I in which said lots are located and on lIhich there are delinquent assessments, the total amount of the delinquent assessments for lIhich said property was sold, and 'all accrued interest and interest to the time , of the next oall for bonds or warrants issued against such asseaement fund at the rate provided thereon, and that thereafter, the said property shall be held and owned by the City of Port Angeles in its pro- prietary capacity. It 1I3S moved by Colllllli.esioner Masters that the foregoing Resolution be approved and adopted. Seconded by Commissioner Beam. On roll call all members voted Aye. The Mayor declared the motion carried; RESOWTION WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles is the owner of the following described real property, having acquired' the same by Treasurer's deed, dated Ootober 17, 1944, under and by virtue of the authority of Section 9593, of Remington's nevised Statutes, Chapter 145 of the Laws of 1929, page 365, to-'ft.it: Lots Three (3) and Four (4) Block One Hundred Fourteen (114) Townsite of Port Angeles, Washington WHEREAS, Fannie E. Stark has offered to purchese from the City of Port Angeles the above described real property for the sum of $250.00, payable as follows. $25.00 as a down payment and $1'0.00 on or before the 16th day of November 1944, and $10.00 on or before tha 16th day of each and every month thereafter 'until paid in full, together with interest at the rate of 7% per annum on monthly balances an:! paid with the monthly installment, and' " WHEREAS, The City Commission haa viewed the said property and is of the opinion that the offer is fair value and at this time it is the best interest of the City that it should be accepted and the sale made. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said offer be accepted and thet the City of Port Angeles sell the said property at private sale to the said Fannie E. Stark for the sum hereinabove set forth, subjeot to any other valid liens against the same; that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a quit claim deed conveying said property to the purchaser, and that the City CleIil: of tha City of Port Angeles be and he is hereby instructed to execute said quit claim deed, and that the Mayor of- the ~ity of Port Angeles be and he is hereby instructed to counteraign said quitclaim deed whEn the purchase price and all accrued interest ,thereon has been paid in full'. , It was moved by Commissioner Masters that the foregoing Resolution be approved and adopted. Seconded by Commissioner Beam. On roll oall all manbers voted Aye. The Mayor aeclared the motion carried. Under the bead of DeW business: Roy Ziegenfuss, having requested permission to salvage auto parts and other material having value on the fanner dump on City property at 16th and "I" Streets. It was moved by Mayor Rohinson that the ssid request be granted under the supervision of the Chief of Polioe. Seconded by Colllllli.ssioner Beam. On roll call all members voted aye. The Ma,yor declared the motion carried. :1 A lease between the City of Port Angeles and the United States of America whereby the City of Port Angeles I, leased to the United Statea of Amerioa a strip of land 20 feet in width measured 10 feet on ai thar sids lof a center line across the North east quarter of the North east quarter, Section 10, Twp 30 N.R. 7 West W.M. then oame before the Commission. After due consideration it wae moved by Commissioner Beam thet the said leese be eigned br the Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Masters. On roll call all members voted aye. The Mayor declared the motion oarried. . , The CoInlllission eJlllJili.ned and allo..ud:cthe ii CITY STREET FUND II SUNSET INSURANCE AGENCY Standard Oil Comp~ following olaw and ordered Warrants drawn for samel Insuranoe, Valley Creek Br. Oil & Gas #28.26 Asphalt 186.15 ,~ & 81.00 ./ 114.39 8.50 5.28 .85 35.79 15.19 1.91 I ,r (' 5.22 , , 8.7l 3.61 65.04 1~55 5.00 2.58 ,. ~J 52.02 i5.50 60.73 2.58 10.50 LIBRARY FUND Mrs. Gertrude Church Extra Help PARK FUND James Hardware Co. . Lights, Nozzle, Tape STATE AID FUND Homel1ts Corporation D & B Battery & Electrio Station Evening News Press Port Angeles Motors Filmaok Trailer Co. Tower Super Servioe Howard Cooper Corp. Nozzle & Adj. Sorew Repair Motor Office Supplies Gears 1 Trailer - Fire Prevention Week Oxygen Water Seal Assy - Oil Seal WAR LIQUOR TAl: WND Nelson's Cafe Brown's Mattress Co ,City Treasursr Olympic Laudry & CleaRers Standard Oil Co. R. O. Ide Montgomery Ward J. Y. Sneddon D & B Battery & b;leotric Station GUARANTY FUND City Treasurer City Treesurer City Treasurer CITY Treasurer lJeels for prisoners FUmigating mattress Stamps Laundry Gas IIilaage on car Slicker Coets and Hats Chair Repair Lamp Asses. Lot 5, Rlock 6, PSCC Subd. Asses .Lot 7, Block 128, D.W.llorse Subcl. Asses.Lots 9 & 10, Block 590, Townsite . ,. Taxes 3 & 4 in 114 Townsite ,- 124.92 I 62.53 95.94 72.76 CURREN!' EIPENS E FUND ;F1re Department Pay Roll 'There being no further business the Commission was adjourned. /!!h1-4- ~~ City Clerk 95.00 If~ tyO~~ I, I I I I