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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/01/1960 I I I I Proceedings of the City Commission of the City of Port Angeles, Washington 53 DECEMBER 19~ 1, ....' L.IlPII.INTHICCO. P_2UU.~ The Port Angeles City Council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. Roll call of Officers revealed the followin 'present: Mayor Maxfield, Councilmen Smith, Richardson, Thorne, Randall, Caldwell and Haguewood; I 'Manager Slankard, Attorney Moffett and Clerk Law. I It was moved by Councilman Thorne that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Haguewood and carried. Under the head of unfinished business, the investigating committee reported on appraisal of Lot 11, Block 66, Leighton Edition, recommending that the nlinimum be $75.00. Taxes and assessments against the Lot being $70.92, it was moved by Councilman Richardson that the minimum be fixed at $100.00 including taxes and assessments. Seconded by Councilman Randall and carried. The Manager read a copy of minutes of a special meeting of the Planning Commission and the Park Board December 1. Also present were other City Officials. Discus sed were problems pertaining to financing and construction of a swimming pool as recently voteC/, recommending that the Council take immediate action in selecting competent architects and engineers to am the City with study and plans preparatory to construction I Fred Strange appeared and emphasized the need. It was moved by Councilman Richardson that the Manager j be authorized to contact competent architects, accept proposals, and report back to the Council. Seconded I by Councilman Randall and carried. The Manager advised that a change Order has been requested for reservoir connecting lines requiring addition ,1 trenching and pipe, added cost, $1,704.30. It was pointed out by the City Manag,er that the sum of $1,136. OS I authorized at the last Council Meeting is made part of the amount noted above, and that the total sum of $1,704.30 is submitted on approved change order. It was moved by Councilman Richardson that the change I order be approved. Seconded by Councilman RAndall and carried. " I Progress payment 1110. 5 to Kaeser Construction Company in amouht of $23,548.43 for water improvement : constructiOn was filed for Council approval. This being the final progress payment, it was moved by Councilman RiChardson that payment No. 5 be approved in amount of $23,548.43. Seconded by Councilman CaldWell and carried. ~ Progress payment No. 1 to Del Guzzi Construction Company for construCtion on Light Service Garage was I approved ir1 amount of $16,504.00. It was moved by Councilman Thorne that the progress payment in amount 1.1 of $16, 504 .00 be approved and paid. Seconded by Councilman Haguewood ar1d carried. I' Under the head of new business, it was moved by CounCilman Caldwell that permission be granted to publish , call for bids to furnish five (5) autOmobiles with alternate for City Departments'. Seconded by Councilman : 'thorne and carried. I A, communication from the Olymp,iC Health, District regarding sewage disposal outside the City was held over for more information. . Ii Departmental reports for Council approval were as follows: City Treasurer's Financial and Budget reports of October Receipts. It was moved by Councilman Caldwell tre t reports be approved and filed. Seconded by Councilman Haguewood and carried. , I Lewis Stone and 10hn HOllingsw" orth filed application for Taxicab operato,rs license, fO, r three (3) cabs. The ! Council questioned the need for more than two additional cabs. The Mayor asked Chief Kochanek if there : were any objections and in his opinion there were none. Mr. Robinson of Harringtons, filed written permissio' ,I, for the cabs to stand in frott.,of his establishment. Messrs. Stone and HoHlngsworth agreed to the two I' permits and assured they would comply with Ordinances governing. George Wells of Red's taxi obJected to the permits, being his opinion that business does not warrant the extra cabs. After due consideration it was moved by Councilman Caldwell that the application for two permits be granted. Seconded by Councilman Richardson and carried. I Claims payable were approved in amour1t,s ,Of: General Funds, $3,377 .51. Water Fund, $1,516.28. Pipelinel, Fund, $1,469.94. Light Fund, $56,474.57. It was moved by Councilman Smith that all claims be, appro...ed 'I and paid. Seconded by Councilman Thorne and carried. I It was moved by Councilman Haguewood that November Payrblls in total amount of $56,635.02 be approved as paid. Seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. Councilman Caldwell reminded of a memorial for public convenience which was comstructed while Councilma " Richardson was serving as Mayor and which he saw fit to make presentation of a picture of the same. Mr. Caldwell therefore considered it more than fitting, and on behalf of the Council' , presented Mr. Richardson with a copy of the latest memorial, the Nathan G. Richardson Shortline Railroad Memorial. Mr. RiChardson I accepted with thanks and admitted he was touched. I Mrs. Merton Mathewson appeared before the Council complaining of being overcharged for light service dullng . the past seven years. She informed of complaint filed four years ago, no investigation or rate change being made, therefore requested refund of overcharge. The Manager cited the incident as before his employment and assured that all complaints are promptly investigated. Also that refunds are permitted for four months only. Under the head of introduction and reading of Ordinances, the following was introduced and read in full: ORDINANCE NO. 1464 I AN ORDINANCE authoriZing the settlement of a claim against the City of Port Angeles filed by Duane 1. Stark. ' 'I It was moved by Councilman Haguewood that the foregoing Ordinance be approved and adopted. Seconded by Councilman Richardson and carried. I No further business appearing, the meeting was declared adjourned. I: Q, G. ;La>>r {J CITY CLERK " "