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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/03/1979 101 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 3, 1979 ,_..------- --------- --_..' u_---- - ----~--, ~---- -------------~'--~---- The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 3rd day of July, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Tom Camfield, Dale Judy, James Parker, Richard Shaneyfelt and Elizabeth Smith. 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 minubes of June 19, 1979, as written and to dispense with the reading of them, which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and clãims were presented for payDlent: I Current Expense Street Library Park Federal Shared Revenue Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension & Relief Payroll 1978 Water Construction 20,628.57 3,492.43 1,912.66 440.62 20.00 17,081. 70 1,897.92 792.91 17,052.97 15,591. 43 Councilmember Judy made a motion that the bills and claims be paid which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove read a letter from Michael J. Schade dated June 19, 1979, informing the Mayor that he has inspected the Lord's Lake Timber Sale recommending that Merrill and Ring be released. from their reforestation bond and requestinq his final pay- ment. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Judy made a motion to release Merrill and Ring from their bond and make final payDlent to Michael J. Schade which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Legislative/Environmental - Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that 15 days have elapsed since the Council issued proposed negative declarations of non-significance based on two checklists submitted on the Sea Breeze Mobile Home Park proposed development and on the building permit for Port Angeles Savings and Loan building on Kearney Street. He indicated no written comments have been received to date and made a motion that the final declarations of non-significance be issued which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING Street Vacation Application 7904-03-Moss - Mr. Grove reported that the Planning Commission has recommendèd approval of this application to vacatE~ Grant Street between 19th and 20th Streets. Mayor Steve opened the hearing to receive public comments. Mr. Homer Moss was recognized and spoke in favor of his appl~catiòn indicating that he would like to maintain this piece of ground. There being no further testimony, Mayor Steve closed the hearing and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to approve the appli:èation which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed by roll call vote with four Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Shaneyfelt voted against the motion. 102 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSIðN OF JULY 3, 1979 (cont.) ----- ----- -- -------------------_u__u -'"-,-~-----'"---------~- ---- __n,,~ - ",-, ---- ,--,,-,---_.._--- ,-~--- Variance Application No. 7905-01-Robinson - Mr. Grove reported that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this variance to build beyond the setback requirements on a lot at 20th Street and San Juan Ave. Mayor Steve opened the hearing to receive public comment. Mr. Leonard Robinson was recognized and spoke in favor of his application. Mr. Grove read a minority report from Mr. Frank Kilham which indicated his feeling that granting this variance would undermine the authority of the setback requirements. There being no further testimony, Mayor Steve closed the hearing and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Parker made a motion that the Council finds affirmatively with regard to findings one through seven of Section 6.10 of Ordinance 1625, and that the Variance be granted as requested, which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed by roll call vote with four Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Shaneyfelt voted against the motion. Six Year Street Plan Revision-Resolution 79-06 - Mr. Grove explained that it is proposed to add the following streets to the six year street plan: Street Name Termini Type of Work Estimate Benedict Washington St. SR-20 New Construction 40,000 Washington Benedict St. SR-20 New Construction 60,000 Washington Walker St. Improvement 14,000 Kearney SR-20 Strom Sewer 12,000 Mayor Steve opened the hearing to receive public comments. Street Superintendent Ed Hawley was recognized and explained that two of the projects have already been completed and were paid for out ot the City Street Fund. By adding them to the 6 Year Street Plan, the City Street Fund can be reimbursed. Mayor Steve explain- ed that it has been désirable to surface Benedict Street for some time. The railroad tracks were removed last year in preparation for this work. Mr. Hawley explained that the prospectuses have been approved by the State subject to the passage of this Resolution. Councilmember Smith complained that the storm drain- age on Water Street needs improvement. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Resolution 79~06 which was seconded and passed by roll call vote with four Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Smith voted against the motion. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 79-07 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS ON EQUIPMENT BUILDING CONTRACT. Mr. Grove explained that poulsbo Aluminum Products has made a request that they be reimbursed as work is completed on the construction of the storage building at the City Shop. He indicated that the City is under no obligation to do this but it is customary with construction projects. After a brief discussion, Coun- cilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 79-07 which was seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt and passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Easement Abandonment Application No. 7906-04-Larson, Street Vacation Application No. 7903-03-Taylor, Street Vacation Application No. 7906-01-Jefferson County Housing, and Variance Application No. 7906-03-01iver - Mr. French explained that the Planning Commission has not made any recommendation because they did not have a quorum. Councilmember Judy made a motion to set the hearing on these applica- tions for August 7, 1979, and to refer the applications back to the Planning Com- mission for a recommendation which was seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt and passed unanimously. Mayor Steve then announced that he would not seek re-election for another term of office as Mayor. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor .Steve declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 Ap~ Clerk-Treasurer Mayor I I I