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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/04/1958 P" 614 Proceedings of the City Co~r.nissi,?n of tbe City of Port Angeles, Wasbington n...l':~mhl.t" .. 19_5.8- "", """..,..",.. "'''~,"" '""uu..... _ The Port Angeles City Council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. and was called to order by Mayor Richardson~ Officers present were: Councilmen Smith. Sa.ridison, Maxfield, Thorne. Randall and Caldwell. Manager Slanka.rd, Attorney Moffett and Clerk Law. It was moved by Councilma.n Randall that minutes of the previous m~ting be approved and accepted. Seconded by Councilman Sandison and carr1ed~ j Under the ll!ad of unfinished business, the manager reviewed bidS and alternates to furnish ligbt standards and fixtures for street ligbting system, citing alternate by Graybar Electric Co. as the best bid. Attorney Moffett questioned the legality of accepting alternate when this wa.s not included in bid call. After due considention. it was moved by Councilman Randall that all bids be rejected and the alternate bid by Graybar Electric Co." $19,500.00 be accepted fer multiple union poles and equipm<nt, contingent upon opinion of the Attorney concerning legality. If such is not permissible in the opinion of the ..ttorney, the bid by Graybar Electric in amount of $21,139.00 be accepted. Motion seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried. The attoiney advised that report concerning opention of gravel pits within the City is not ready at this time. He also stated tha.t nothing definite has been found showing validity of the City sponsoring basket- ball broadcasts. It was his opinion if the City'wants to advertise for public benefit, such expenditure would be valid. Councilmen Thorne and Caldwell questioned benefit from advertising, the City having no opposition for light sales. Also cited possible criticism. It was moved by Councilman Thorne that request be denied. Seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried. I lWilliam Wenner appeared for Clallam County Insurance Agents Association advising that the city's liability linsura.nce should be increased. thereby protect, ing the City at low additionaI cost. It was the opinion of Council members that coverage was not adequate and advised the Manager to meet with insurance rep- resentatives and [~pcr t... . I ,Council considered status of Blanning Commission report on request for'u.provement of Second Street and I'drainage through City Center Motel. It was moved by Councilman Randall that request for Second Street improvement be denied as cost to adjoining property would be over1iurden and 1ilanket. assessment would be jOpposed. Motion seconded by Councilman Sandison 'and 'carried~ The ma.tter of drainage was 'referred back to the Planning Commission for further studll'a.nd recommendations. "Mrs. Feltz spoke regarding petition previously filed concernfng removal of gravel within the City. The [Mayor assured that petition was in proper form and Council must act as advised by the City attorney. IAl Clevenger reported continued overweight hauling on I Street Hill. The police chief was instructed to lenforce former action by the Council. , l'under the head of new business, the Chamberof Commeree requested in writing that directional signs be installed designating l,ocation of the airport. ~he manager was instructed to investigate as to favorable sign locations and report to Council._ ' , . for "The following reports were submitted ~o CounciI/approval: Budget reports of receip: s and disburse... nt's. ,Streetiwork report, Police Judge for October, Light and power. It was moved by Councilman Caldwell that I all reports be approved and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Randall and carried. Claims payable were approved in amounts as follows: General Funds: $3,559.01, Water Fund $1,124.13, :Light Fund $23.449.83. It was moved by Councilman Sandison that claims be approved and paid. Seconded by Councilman Maxfield and carried. I Herman Gravel re~uested in writing that easement be granted for power line across City property in rower I Elwha area. The manager was nsked to report at the next meeting. ,One request was received for beverage license transfer: Carlsborg to Shamrock Tavern. Two applications !having been previously approved, no action was taken. I The Police Chief filed request that call for bids b'e published to furnish two sedans for the Police Dept. 'It was moved by Councilman Smith that call fcir bids be published. Seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried. I I Councilman Randall reminded that the first meeting in January is New Years Day and ordinance provides that I meeting be held the following day. The attorney aivised that no publication is necessary. The Manager commented on meeting with the Pollution Control Commission and has asked for an answer to ithe letter written the Commission in October by the Ma.yor. I Under the head of resolutions. the follCl'ling was introduced and 'read: I . RESOLUTION NO. 22-58. ,A RESOLurION of the City Council of the City of Part Angeles approving. plan submitted by the State High- way Depa.rtment under date of November 7, 1958 for construction of panel siding on the Tumwater Creek and 'Valley Creek bridges as a safety !:Ieasure. I It was moved by Councilman Caldwell that the resolution be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Maxfield and carried. I Under the head of intrOduction of or<lin..nces. the following was introduced and read in full: ORDlNAN:E NO. 1421 AN ORDINANCE fixing the annual salarlies, cOlnpensation and wages of the various classif"ications of employ- 'ment applicable to the different officers, assistants and employees of the City of Port Angeles, and 'determining the time of payment thereof and providing funds for temporary employees. It was moved by Councilman Thorne that the foregoing ordinance be approved and adopted. Seconded by I Councilman Maxfield and unanimously carried. No further business appearing.. t he meeting wa's d~clared adjourned. Q , ~ ' i!..-o.-w~ or City Clerk ~,dr~~ ~ I I .1 I