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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/06/1979 12'3 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 6, 1979 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 6th day of November, 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, Joseph Ciprioti, Dale Judy, Richard Shaneyfelt, and Elizabeth Smith. Councilmember J'ames Parker ar- rived later in the meeting. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Judy to approve the minutes of October 16, 1979, 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 prepented for payment; I Current Expense Street Library Park Arterial Street Federal Shared Revenue Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll 1978 Water Construction 24,575.99 1,701. 84 3,300.07 388.17 697.70 1,555.20 10,899.64 6,184.37 929.51 5,513.05 5,056.65 A motion was made by Councilmember Camfield and seconded by Councilmember Jùdy that the bills and claims be paid which passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated October 18, 1979, from Lynn D. Weir request- ing that the Council not issue a final declaràtion of non-significance for the food store proposed by Keith Uddenberg to be constructed at the corner of Sheri- dan Avenue and Sims Way. He asked that an environmental impact statement be pre- pared because of potential traffic and noise problems. The Council received a letter from A-.M. O'Meara, Chairman of the Jefferson ComDlissioners, dated October 25, 1979, requesting to meet with the Council Mayor regarding City dispatch fee, jail rental, and prisoner board. Mayor referred this request tcb the Police and License Committee and the Chief of County and Steve Police. The Council received notice from the Department of Transportation advising them of meetings to view a slide presentation showing current progress and proposed future plans for restoring full transportation service across Hood Canal. I COMMITTEE REPORTS Water,Sewer, Street - Councilmember Judy reported that the comTIlittee has received a report on the requests for water connections from a group of developers and interested citizens towards Cape George. He recommended that copies of the re- port be given to the interested people for COmDlent and that any decision be post- poned until the newly elected Council has an opportunity to participate in the decision. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Ms. Peggy Albers was recognized and requested that the Council conduct a public hearing before deciding on these applications for water. Mr. Dë-vid Cunningham was recognized and asked if the 30 day limit for response from the group was on 124 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 6, 1979 (cont.) an individual basis or as a group. Mr. French responded that the response most likely would come back on an individual basis. Mr. Jeff Ingman was recognized and reported that he is involved in a development near Irondale whiéh was pro- mised the ability to purchase 18 to 20 taps and asked if they would now be left high and dry. Mr. French explained that no decision has been made and that he believes that there will be some who do not want to pay the cost necessary for looping of the water mains in this area. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Legislative and Environmental - Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that the Coun- cil received only one letter opposing the proposed negative declaration of non- significance on the proposed construction by Keith Uddenberg of a food store between Hendricks and Sheridan Streets near Sims Way. He made a motion to issue a final deèlaration of non-significance on this application which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING Street Vacation ApPlication No. 7909-01 - Valrob Land Co. - Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of this application to va- cate ~he twenty foot alleys in Blocks 8 and 9 of Hastings 3rd Addition provided that 20 feet abutting 27th Street on these blocks be dedicated. Mayor Steve opened the hearing to the audience. Street Superintendent Ed Hawley was recog- nized and spoke in favor of the application indicating that at the present time the right of way for 27th Street is only 25 feet at this point. There being no further testimony, Mayor Steve closed the meeting to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Judy made a mo- tion to approve the application which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS I Public Hearings - Councilmember Judy made a motion to set public hearings for December 4, 1979, for Street Vacation Application No. 7910-0l-L. Neil Slater, Variance Application No. 7910-02-Kurt Lamberton, and Váriance Application No. 7910-03-Port Townsend Boat Works which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously. Resignation of Mayor - Mayor Steve reported that he is resigning as Mayor effec- tive November 10, 1979, to comply with the residency laws. Councilmember Cam~ field made a motion to appoint Councilmember Judy as Mayor until the election results are certified on the Mayor elect which was seconded by Councilmember Parker. Mr. Abraham explained that as Mayor Pro-Tern, Councilrnember Judy would serve as Mayor "anyway until a new Mayor is elected. Councilmember Parker asked if Councilmember Judy could remain as Mayor until January if the Council saw fit to do So. It was indicated they could. The Mayor made his farewell address in- dicating his future plans. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Steve declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. :;ç~ ~ Mayo" )j-cd u ~ "~ I Clerk-'Treasurer