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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/1978MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 21, 1978 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 21st day of November, 1978, at 7:30p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Tom Camfield, Joseph Ciprioti, Dale Judy, Richard Shaneyfelt, Elizabeth Smith, and James Wilson. Councilmember James Parker arrived later in the meeting. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Camfield to approve the minutes of November 7, 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: Current Expense Street Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Federal Shared Revenue. 1978 Water Construction 5,146.48 67.79 256.43 21,047.83 176.87 929.44 2,074.66 A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Councilmember Camfield that the bills and claims be paid which passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove read a letter dated November 15, 1978, from Paula Amell requesting reimbursement for expenses caused from a plugged sewer. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to reject the claim which was seconded by Councilmember Wilson and passed unanimously. Next, Mr. Grove read a letter from Agness Aldrich of Olympic Disposal Inc. dated November 14, 1978, informing the Council that the Washington Utilities and Trans- portation Commission specifically exempts contractual operations with Cities and towns. After a brief discussion the request was referred to the Health and Sanitation Committee. Mayor Steve read a letter from Port Angeles City Manager inviting the Mayor and Council to an informal meeting. Mayor Steve read a letter from the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce dated Nov. 8, 1978, requesting that bonnets be placed over the parking meters throughout the City from December 1, 1978 through Christmas Day. A motion was made by Councilmember Camfield to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Steve reported that the street surfacing project is well under way and that more streets will be able to be resurfaced than was first thought by the estimates. Quit Claim Deeds were presented by Mayor Steve for acceptance by the City Coun- cil on the South 1/2 lot #8, Block 44 of the Original Townsite of Port Townsend, Vol. 1, page 1 of Plats behind City Hall and a strip of land 16.5 feet wide and 1321.5+ feet long lying North of Moore Place Addition. Councilmember Judy made a motion to accept the land which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. Health & Sanitation - Mr. French reported that the plans for public restrooms in the Police Station will be ready to submit to the State for approval. ~ter, Sewer, Street - Councilmember Judy reported that Crown Zee is fensing MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 21, 1978 (cont.) around City Lake and the Cities share will come out of the 1978 Construction Fund. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION 78-09 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING UNIFORM PROCEDURES FOR ROUTING AND PROCESSING VARIOUS LEGAL INSTRUMENTS AND DOCUMENTS OF THE CITY. Mayor Steve requested that Mr. Grove read the proposed Resolution in its entirety which he did. Councilmember Shaneyfelt suggested some word changes be made to Section 3. Mr. Abraham suggested that an escape clause be added[. After a brief discussion, the Resolution was referred to the Legislative and Environmental Committee. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time Mayor Joseph B. Steve declared the meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. Clerk-Treasurer ATTESTED: MINUTES OF THE BUDGET HEARING OF DECEMBER 4, i[978 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend held its public hear- ing on the 1979 budget, commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, after public notice had been given as requir- ed by law, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Tom Cam- field, James Parker, Richard Shaneyfelt, and Elizabeth Smith. Coun- cilmember Wilson arrived later in the hearing and Councilmember Judy asked to be excused because he was scheduled to ~ork this night. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, City Engineer Roger French, Police Chief John Doubek, Fire Chief Robert Jones, Sewer and Street Superintendent Ed Hawley, Water Superintendent John Field, Park Superintendent John Pope, Librarian Beverly Lamb, Equipment Rental Superintendent Robert Kenyon. Mayor Steve opened the meeting to receive public comments on all phases of the budget. Kristine DeWeese was recognized[ and asked for an explanation of several line items throughout the b~[dget. Mr. Grove explained the reason for each line item. Ms. DeWeese express- ed the opinion that not enough money is being spent on planning. She requested that more money be spent on youth recreation. There being no further public testimony offered, Mayor Steve closed the audience participation and turned the preliminary budget over to the Council for disposition. The Council first considered the proposed budget for the Current Expense Fund. Councilmember Wilson made a motion to approve the appropriation for Legislative Administration which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously.