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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/04/1979 129 MINUTES OF BUDGET HEARING DECEMBER 3, 1979 (cont.) Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to approve the estimatE, of $129,600 for the Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund which was seconded by Ccuncilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to authorize the Clerk-Treasurer to cor- rect the summaries which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimous- ly by voice vote. I There being no further discussion, Mayor McClure adjourned the hearing at 10:28 p.m. ~~ MAYOR ATTEST: lJ~P læ~ CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 4, 1979 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 4th day of December, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. I ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Shaneyfelt, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. meeting. Also present were City Engineer Roger Abraham and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Ciprioti, James Parker, Richard Dale Judy arrived later in the French, City Attorney Glenn Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the minutes of November 20, 1979, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Council- member Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I Current Expense Water-Sewer Library Equipment Rental Park Payroll Federal Shared Revenue Firemen's Pension & Relief Street 1956 Water Works & System Const. $25,591. 34 10,179.77 3,579.64 3,766.84 527.56 17,086.87 9,751.08 849.35 5,707.63 883,58 A motion was made by Councilmember Parker and seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti that the bills and claims be paid which passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated November 16, 1979, from Frank Kilham encour- aging broad representation, full and adequate discussion and pert:inent and timely communication by the Port Townsend Urban Waterfront Development Task Force. The Council received a letter from Lloyd Taylor, Enforcement Officer from the 130 MINUTES -D E-THE_BEGU I.A.R-SE SS.IŒL 0 E-DE CEMB ER-A-.-l9.2.9 -( -c onL -) Department of Ecology dated November 19, 1979, informing the City that our ap- plication for relief from a $200.00 penalty for discharging chlorinated water via a fire hydrant into ChimacUDl Creek was denied and advised that any person feeling aggrieved by this penalty may obtain review if he applies within 30 days to the Washington Pollution Control Hearings Board. Mr. Abraham requested that the Council authorize someone to be authorized to appeal this decision and con- tinue to object to the charge. Council member Smith made a motion to authorize the City Attorney to take whatever action he feels to be appropriate which was seconded by Council member Shaneyfelt which was passed unanimously by voice vote. On November 21, 1979, the Council received the final report on the City of Port Townsend Public Opinion Survey from the Jefferson County Planning Department. I Edgar F. McMinn wrote a letter dated November 25, 1979, to the Council present- ing ways and means of implementing a plan without cost to the City that will meet the water needs for his property located less than 1/2 mile due West of Hastings Avenue. Mr. French suggested and the Mayor concurred that this letter should be referred to the Water Committee. The Council received a letter dated November 24, 1979 from E. R. May expressing the opinion that the ferry dock should be relocated to the end of Madison Street in place of the city dock. Councilmember Ciprioti suggested that this request be tabled until the results of the Urban Waterfront study are known. The Mayor concurred and so ordered. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative-Environmental - Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that the Council has received an environmental checklist on a revision to the Hastings Heights Subdivision and made a motion that the Council issue a proposed negative decla- ration of nonsignificance based upon that application which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Shaney- felt reported that Mr. Oliver has submitted an environmental checklist for his office building proposed on Water Street for which the committee has requested additional information. Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that additional plans and specifications have been submitted by Kevin Larson related to the revised environmental checklist submitted for a shopping center at the corner of Sims Way and Sheridan. He made a motion that a proposed negative declaration of non- significance be issued based upon the proposed improvements being made which includes connection to the exsisting storm sewer system provided the proposed oil separator is installed which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously. Police and License - Councilmember Parker reported that the committee met with the Mayor and the county regarding jail costs and dispatching. He indicated the county wanted reimbursement for 75% of the costs for jail services but agreed to accept 50% after negotiations if the city will try to increase to 60% next year. The ~ispatching cost was reported to be 10% of the total or around $6,700. Po- lice Chief Doubek was recognized and reported that he is not completely satisfied with the agreement and anticipates the county will be asking for more money next year. I Fire and Light - Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to approve the installation of street lights at Cosgrove and Madison, Foster and Madison, Clallam and McKin- ley, 31st and Hendricks, 31st and Sherman, 31st and Hancock, and 32nd and Han- cock which was seconded by Councilmember Smith. It was reported that the new lights will be sodium vapor rather than mercury vapor. Swend Willadsen was re- cognized and reported that the company is going to convert all street lights to the sodium vapor-type on a time available basis at no cost ot the city. He also reported that the city would be required to pay the cost of installing a pole at Clallam and McKinley for the street light which runs around $400. Chief Doubek was recognized and reported that there is already a street light at Cosgrove and Madison. Councilmember Ciprioti amended his motion to delete the lights at Cos- grove and Madison and at Clallam and McKinley which was agreed to by Councilmem- ber Smith who had seconded the original motion. The motion as amended was pass- ed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove reported that a report has been distributed on the new relationship between sickleave payments and social security taxes published by the Washington Local Government Personnel Institute. He explained thq:t the. law meant a potential savings to the city but would require an ordinance to be passed. He requested the Council study this report. I 131 MINTUES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 4, 1979 (cont.) I Mayor McClure announced that he is appointing Larry Dennison and reappointing William Henderson to the Planning Commission for four year terms beginning Janu- ary 1, 1980 until December 31,1983. He indicated Mr. Sullivan was not reappoint- ed in order for Mr. Dennison to represent his interests on the commission. He indicated Mr. Sullivan was offered the chairmanship of an ad hoc~ committee to aid the Planning Commission by doing research which Mr. Sullivan declined. Mayor McClure indicated he has appointed John Floyd to chair this co~nittee. Council- member Ciprioti made a motion that the appointments of Larry Dennison and William Henderson be approved which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed by voice vote. Councilmember Shirley voted against the motion. PUBLIC HEARINGS I Street Vacation Application No. 7910-01 - L. Neil Slater - Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of this application to va- cate 7th Street between Hendricks and Sherman, provided the twelve foot utiltiy easement is paved with at least a two shot oil treatment from the termination of the fire engine passage way created by the senior citizen project on 7th Street' between Sherman and Hancock to the east side of any entrance providing access in- to Blocks 236 and 223, provided a fire hydrant is installed on 1:he north or south side of the twelve foot utility easement east of any exsisting of proposed en~ trance to blocks 223 and 236. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the public for comment. Ms. Ruth Rowland was recognized and spoke in favor of the application indicating she would like to see the road closed to traffic. M]~. Rich Rowland was recognized and spoke in favor of the application expressing concern because vehicles are now crossing his lawn. There being no further tes1:imony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. It was noted that the street superintendent wrote his opposition on the application. Councilmember Smith made a motion to deny the application which was seconded by Councilmember Parker. After a brief discussion Councilmember Parker indicated his desire to see the application tabled until a decision is made on the vacation of 7th Street between Sherman and Hancock and withdrew his second >to the motion. Councilmember Ciprioti seconded the motion, but the motion failed'by roll call vote. Only Councilmember Smith and Ciprioti voted in favor of the motion. Councilmember Judy made a motion to table the ap- plication for 6 months or until a decision is reached on the vacation of 7th Street between Sherman and Hancock which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Variance Application No. 7910-02 - Kurt Lamberton - Mr. Grove reported that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of this application for variance to construct a windmill 56~ feet high at 2456 Seaviewon lot 16 in Seaview Estates Plat provided that the professional engineer involved in designing the machine will indicate that it will be safe under the circumstances of installation and that it complies with the state electrical standards. Mayor McClure then opened the meeting to receive public comments. Mr. Kurt Lamberton was recognized and spoke in favor of his application explaining that he would only be installing a small electric generator on this tower and that it would be only a small inter- ference with the view of two houses. Mr. Harry Tew was recognÜ:ed and testified against the application because of the height, lack of trust in engineers, and concern that it will be contrary to the residential nature of the neighborhood. Mr. Edward Raiguel was recognized and testified against the application because of wind damage he has had in the vicinity and his concern that t:he rotor might fly off in a high wind and cause injury or property damage. Mr.. Roy Dorn was recognized and stated his opposition to the application because of the danger as the result of flying debris and the traffic caused by the attraction. Mrs. Carl Allen was recognized and testified against the application because of the appear- ance and concern for stability of the bluff. Mr. Archy Barber ~¡as recognized and spoke against the application indicating it would block his vie~¡ which is limited at present. Mr. Grove reported that the Council received a ,lett:er dated November 26, 1979, from Mrs. Ray Crist opposing the application because of its conflict with the protective covonents. The Council received a letter from William Cooper dated November 28, 1979, opposing the application. No reason was stated in the letter. A letter from Philip and Beverly Rich was received by t:he Council dated December 1, 1979, opposing the application because of possible devaluation to their property. Mr. Grove reported a petition with 12 signaturE~s was presented this night opposing the application. There being no further testimony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Smith made a motion to deny the application which was seconded by Councilmember I 132 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 4, 1979 (cont.) Parker. After a brief discussion, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Variance Application No. 7910-03 - Port Townsend Boatworks - Mr. Grove reported that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of this application for variance from setback requirements to build a 40 feet X 60 feet building to with- in 5 feet of the railroad right of way at 731 Kuhn Street. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to receive public comment on the application. Mr. Mark Burn was re- cognized and spoke in favor of his application explaining that the strange shape of the lot makes a variance necessary. Mr. Steve Taylor of Four Seasons Weldìrig was recognized and spoke against the application because they contemplate build- ing an addition to their building to within ten feet OÐ their property line ad- jacent to this proposal which could create a fire hazard. Mr. Grove reported that the Council received a letter .on November 29, 1979, from Marv Buxton, Pres- ident of Four Seasons Welding-Machine, Inc. opposing the application because it would not be in keeping with the standards set for the property ówned and leas~" ed by the Port of Port Townsend nor the safety and useability of an industrial park. It was noted that a letter dated October 15, 1979, from George Randolph, Manager of the Port of Port Townsend accompanied the application indicating their approval of the variance. Mr. Burns was recognized in rebuttal and indicated the objections expressed by Four Seasons Welding had no bearing on the variance because the construction of a. retaining wall or fense on the property line could be done without the variance. There being no further-testimony, the hearing was closed to the audience by Mayor McClure. The application was then turned over to the Council for disposition. After a more detailed description of the appli- cation, Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to find affirmatively with regard to findings one through seven of section 6.10 of Ordinance No. 1625, and that the variance be granted as requested which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor McClure declared a recess at 9:10 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:20 p.m. with the same six Councilmembers.present. I It was explained that the budget hearing begun on December 3, 1979, reached a sucessful, conclusion the same night. I NEW BUSINESS January 1, 1980 Council meeting - Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to post- pone the regularly scheduled meeting for January 1, 1980, to January 8, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall because of the New Year's holiday which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Variance Application No. 7909-02 RII-9 - P. Kimball Holmes - Councilmember Cip- rioti made a motion to set the public hearing on this application for the regu- larly scheduled meeting January 15, 1980, which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1845 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX FOR LODGING ON HOTELS, ROOMING HOUSES, TOURISTS COURTS, GUESTS HOUSES, MOTELS AND TRAILER CAMPS, SETTING RATES, AND PRO- VIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT THEREOF. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Mayor McClure stated his support of the Ordinance and explained that it would not mean additional cost to the customer, but would be returned by the state from the 4.6% they are now collecting. It was explained that the funds can only be used for specified expenditures. Coun- cilmember Judy made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and pass- ed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1845 which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unani- mously by roll call vote. I ORDINANCE NO. 1846 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $13,500 TO THE ARTERIAL STREET FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title indicating it was presented for introduc- tion to be voted on at the next Council meeting. He explained that the amend- ment to the budget is needed because expenditures begun in 1978 spilled over in- to 1979. ~- I I I 133 -MI NUTE S- OF~ THE -RE G ULAR-S E S 8.10 N-O F-D E CEMB ER_4.,-19 29 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m. ~~J ATTEST: &J~ CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 18,1979 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 18th day of December, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Dale Judy, Richard Shaneyfelt, Brent Shirley, James Parker and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attroney Glenn Abraham and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Counèilmember Ciprioti made a motion to approve the minutes of December 3 and 4, 1979, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which'was seconded by Councilmemþer Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Equipment Rental Federal Shared Revenue Water-Sewer $3,330.26 2,027.04 33.43 749.27 6,322.69 5,500.89 A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti that the bills and claims be paid which passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated December 1, 1979, from Roy J. questing that the minimum number of gallons of water purchased by customers be increased to 20,000 gallons per month for the fee of the City not sell water outside the city limits. A letter dated December 5, 1979, from Carl Truslow was received by the Council requesting that the 50ç penalty be eliminated from the water bills. Mayor McClure referred this letter to the Water, Sewer, and Street Committee along with the response of December 13,1979, from Mr. Grove. A petition with eight signatures dated December 6,1979, was submitted to the Counèil requesting a street light at 9th and Sherman. Mayor McClure referred this petition to the Fire and Light Committee. Bergstrom re- the City water $6.00 and that