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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/02/1978MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 2, 1978 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 2nd day of May, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambe~fs of the City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Dale Judy, Richard Shaneyfelt, Elizabeth Smith, and Tom Camfield. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. Council- members Joe Ciprioti, James Wilson and James Parker were late.. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Camfield to approve the minutes of April 18, 1978, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. BILLS & CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Equipment Rental Library Park Payroll Clearing Street Water P.W.E.A. Federal Shared Revenue Firemen's Pension & Relief 1978 Water Construction Fund 18,086.83 2,234.62 1,644.93 425.26 11,810.46 6,203.73 12,887.13 455.42 2,096.20 736.36 121,803.33 A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Councilmember Camfield that the bills and claims be paid which passed unanimously. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. Stacey Thompson was recognized and stated that h~ represents the Merchants Association and is supportive of the Police Chief's proposal to extend the two hour parking limit to more streets. He requested the opportu- nity to comment on the proposal at the appropriate time. Mayer Steve referred the Police Chief's proposal and his request to the Police and Licensing Com- mittee. COMMITTEE REPORTS City Engineer Roger French reported that the Lords Lake Reservoir was inspected by the Army Corp of Engineers and others recently. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Kevin Larson was recognized and expressed his desire to have the Council define the easement retained by Ordinance 1764 and to correctly describe the street which was vacated which was Shown as Sherman rather than Sheridan. Attorney Abraham explained that the typographical error can be corrected by an amending Ordinance, but the present easement for utilites is the same width as the original right-of-way and would require a seperate hearing to be vacated. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 2, 1978 (Cont.) PUBLIC HEARINGS Application for Housing and Urban Development Block Grant - Mayor Steve reconvened the hearing continued from the April 18, 1978, meeting. Randy Tyler was recognized and explained that this is the second of two hearings required. He briefly explained the proposed housing rehabilitation project and the results of the first hearing and workshop meeting April 25, 1978. Mayor Steve opened the meeting for public comment but no testimony was offer- ed. He then turned the proposal over to the Council for action. Council- member Smith asked for an explanation of the Community Action Council. Mr. Tyler explained that this is a 15 member board. The allocation of funds^based on need was 'explained. Councilmember Shaneyfelt asked if this would allow a landlord to obtain these funds to improve a rental unit. Mr. Tyler indi- cated the landlord would need to meet the income requirements. The applica- tion procedure, approval procedure, and inspection capability was explained. It was indicated by Mr. Tyler that the Council could approve each and every application within their jurisdiction if they saw fit to do so. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to endorse the citizen participation plan, approve the preapplication, and leave the decision making up to the Community Action Coundil which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed with six Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Ciprioti voted against the motion. Changes and Additions to the 1978 Budget - Mr. Grove explained that the final budget for 1978 was approved prior to the settlement of the Union contract and that the majority of the changes were as a result of that settle- ment. Other items were listed such as special legal council ordered earlier by the City Council, furniture, equipment, etc. It was also explained that some funds were not budgeted initially such as the 1959 Water Revenue Bond Redemption Fund. Mayor Steve opened the hearing to the public, but there were no comments. Mayor Steve then turned the matter over to the Coundil for action. Councilmember Smith asked if the Finance Committee has reviewed the proposal. Mr. Grove explained that Mr. Wilson participated in the prepatory meeting but the committee has not met since then. Councilmember Wilson made a motion to direct that an ordinance be prepared making the necessary amendments outlined in the proposal which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE 1803 AN ORDINANCE DEFINING AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUNISHMENT AND ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES. A motion was made by Councilmember Camfield that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Council- member Judy made a motion that the Ordinance be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE 1804 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1692, AS AMENDED. A motion was made by Councilmember Shaneyfelt that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1804 which was seconded and passed with six Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Smith voted against the motion. Short Subdivision Ordinance - This proposed ordinance was introduced. It was indicated it should be passed on the first meeting June. Mr. Abraham explained that the state requires 30 days to review the ordinance prior to passage. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to continue this item to the meeting June 6, 1978, which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. Councilmember Shaneyfelt explained that recent changes have been made to this in cooperation between the Legislative Committee and the Planning Cor~aission. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 2, 1978 (cont.) RESOLUTION 78-05 AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF THE INDIAN ISLAND WATER LINE Mr. French explained that this was needed to document the approval given by the Council at the last meeting to acquire the Indian Island water line. Councilmember Ciprioti complained that the resolution was not specific enough. Mr. French agreed but explained that the wording of the resolution was requir- ed by the Navy and could not be rewritten. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to adopt Resolution 78-05 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Street Vacation Application 7804-01 - Gibson/and Rezone Application No. 149 -- Short - Councilmember Judy made a motion to set the public hearing for these application~for June 6, 1978, which was seconded and passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time Mayor Steve declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ATTEST: Mayor: Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16, 1978 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 16th day of May, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. in 'the Council Chambers of 'the City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Tom Camfield, Joseph Ciprioti, Dale Judy, James Parker, Richard Shaneyfelt, Elizabeth Smith and James Wilson. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Camfield to approve the minutes of May 2, 1978, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove read a letter from Glen Bellerud, Manager of Fort Worden State Park Conference Center, dated May 9, 1978, requesting a meeting with the Council Committee to obtain a new contract figure for fire protection. Mayor Steve turned the request over to the Fire and Light Committee.