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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/01/1978MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 1, 1978 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 1st day of August, 19~8, 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 presen~ were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Ah~raham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Judy to approve the minutes of July 18, 1978, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Coun- cilmember Parker and passed unanimously. BILL AND CLAIMS The followihg bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Library Street Public Works Employment Act Firemen's Pension and Relief Water-Sewer Federal Shared Revenue 1978 Water Construction Equipment Rental Payroll $5,732.16 953.81 2,844.40 477.80 711.26 4,006.42 38,05 104,083.97 1,095.22 13,452.75 A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Councilmember Wilson that the bills and claims be paid which was passed unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS Le.~islative-Environmental - Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that no response was received on the proposed negative declaration of non-significance on the proposed development titled "The Cloisters." He made a motion that the final declaration of non-significance be issued on this project proposed by Thomas Bruneau and E. A. Von Reutter which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and pass- ed unanimously. Water-Sewer-Street - City Engineer Roger French reported that t'he City has an opportunity to obtain actual cost figures for the bond issue to cover the City's share of the cost on the 1978 Water Construction if the Council will authorize a call for bids on the distribution system to go out before the next Council meeting with a bid opening between the first and second meetings in September. Councilmember Camfield made a~motion to authorize a call for bids on the distri- bution system to be published starting August 10, 1978, after t'he plans and specification have been reviewed by the Water Committee with the opening schedul- ed for September 12, 1978 at 1:30 p.m. and decisive action scheduled for the regular City Council meeting September 19, 1978, which was seconded by Council- member Judy. Councilmember Shaneyfelt asked if the specifications would include a second ~5 million gallon reservoir. Mr. French indicated they would not because the City lacks sufficient bonding capacity, however some grant money may be available later this year. The motion passed unanimously. Parks and Property.- Councilmember Smith asked if Councilmember Camfield had requested the Mayor seek funding from the State for restrooms at the John B. Pope Marine Park. Councilmember Camfield indicated he had left a note for the Mayor on it. Mayor Steve indicated he has contacted the State Ferry System to see if they are receptive to it. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 1, 1978 (cont.) PUBLIC HEARING Variance Application No. 7804-02 - L0ckard -- Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of this application to allow an addition to the house at 1104 Thomas to come within 15~ feet of the rear bound- ary. Mayor Steve opened the hearing to the public to receive testimony, however none was offered. Mayor Steve then closed the hearing and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the Council finds affirmatively with regard to the findings one through seven of .Section 6:10 of Ordinance 1625, and that the Variance be granted as requested which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Bid Award on Tennis Court Construction - Mr. Grove explained that the bid doc- uments were reviewed with the City Attorney and Fairweather Construction Com- pany's bid of $7,817.50 for the construction of two courts at the Cherry Street Park is valid. Councilmember Parker asked if the additional funds to complete this project can be obtained. Mr. Grove indicated reduced expenditures some- place else in the budget could be made to offset the increase~ Councilmember Parker made a motion to accept the bid which was seconded by Councilmember Cam- field and passed unanimously. COuncilmember Wilson made a motion to call for bids on the c'oncrete necessary for the construction which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed un- animously. ORDINANCE NO. 1812 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 1108, SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 1509, AND SECTION 17 OF ORDINANCE 1281, AS AMENDED. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was se- conded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmember Parker made a motion to adopt Ordinance 1812 which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti. Councilmember Shaneyfelt asked if the City would run into any problems impounding cars. Mr. Abraham said the City would not have any problems. The past problems have been on the part of the towing firm. The motion passed unanimously by roll call Vote. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 78-06 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY REGARDING WORK PREFORMED FOR OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES BY THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to adopt resolution No. 78-06 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. Building Condemnation - Mr. French indicated his desire to have the fire damag- ed building behind the Honda Shop condemned by the Fire Chief. He recommended that a letter be written asking the property owner to remove the building and clean up the property. Councilmember Judy made a motion to authorize the City Engineer to write the letter which was seconded by Councilmember Wilson. Coun- cilmember Smith asked if the Fice Chief agreed with Mr. French's opinion. Chief Jones said he did. Attorney Abraham indicated Council action is not required in order for a letter to be written. The motion was withdrawn. Public Hearings on Final Plats - Councilmember Smith asked ~hat the statis is as to a hearing requirement on the final plat of the San Juan Estates. Mr. French indicated there had been a misinterpretation of the Ordinance and public hearings are not required by the ordinance but rather public notice. It was reported a new draft of the ordinance is being prepared. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 1, 1978 (ccnt.) Irrigation for Golf Course - Mr. Paul Hausman, manager of the golf course was recognized and he introduced a salesman from Paulson's Irrigation who presented a proposed underground sprinkler system for the City owned golf course. Mayor Steve turned his proposal over to the Parks and Property Committee for consider- ation. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Steve declared the meeting adjournled at 8:21 p.m. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 15, 1978 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 15th day of August, 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, Dale Judy, Joseph Ciprioti, and Richard Shaneyfelt. Councilmembers James Wilson and James 'Parker arrived shortly after roll call. Councilmember Smith was excused. 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 August 1, 1978, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Current Expense Federal Shared Revenue Street Firemens Pension & Relief 1978 Water Construction Park $4,351.74 '1,287.01 14,173.02 558.61 161.89 47.95 1,000.00 36.60 A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt that the bills and claims be paid which was passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove read a letter from Calmar A. McCune dated August 2, 1978, thanking the City for gravel placed where Tyler Street abuts the beach. Next, he read letter dated August 9, 1978, from Kristine DeWeese requesting an environmental impact statement be prepared for the Swain's development at the Kah Tai Lagoon.