Steve Sperr and Glen Cutler to Speak at PABA Meeting

This Tuesday’s meeting of the Port Angeles Business Association will be about the sewer overflow program, and the possibility of acquiring the tank at the former Rayonier mill site.

Glen Cutler, public works director; and Steve Sperr, city deputy director of engineering services, will be the guest speakers. The meeting is at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s — 113 Del Guzzi Drive — and is open to the public.

City Council Takes Issue with Public Works Department

The Port Angeles City Council questioned Glen Cutler, Public Works Director, over a contract with Exeltech Consulting Inc. This is the same company that oversaw the construction of the Eighth Street Bridges and Gateway.

But the Council was questioning a proposed $164,800 contract with the same firm for the design of a pedestrian bridge. Max Mania said: “This seems like an awful lot of money for a pedestrian footbridge.”

Cherie Kidd said: “It really seems excessive.”

The Council ended up approving the contract 4-3. Brad Collins, Cherie Kidd and Max Mania voted no.