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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/19/1980 147 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 19, 1980 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 19th day of Febraury at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French, and City Clerk-Trea- surer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Imislund explained that she and not the Committee met with the Park Board in Committee Reports, page 145 and requested a correction be made in the minutes. Councilmember Judy then made a motion to approve the ¡ninutes of February 5,1980, as corrected and to dispense with the reading of them 'which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Water-Sewer Street Equipment Rental Federal Shared Revenue Payroll $844.03 4,746.79 255.38 746.51 648.72 18.98 I Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the pro- per fùnds which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. CONMUNICATIONS The Council received a copy of a letter addressed to Mayor McClure dated February 4, 1980, endorsing Jean Camfield for a position on the Planning Commission. The Council received a letter dated February 4, 198q, from A. R. Patton together with a petition carrying 31 signatures requesting that the City construct a paved path on Adams Street between Washington and Jefferson. Mayor McClure requested that these be re-copied for the Council because some members had misplaced their copies. A copy of a lètter dated February 13, 1980, to Mayor McClure from J.-, E. Munger of puget Power was given to the Council proposing that the majority of our exsisting street lighting be replaced with sodium vapor type street lighting which was ac- cepted by Mayor McClure. Mayor McClure reported that he has held his acceptance pending Council discussion. Councilmember Ciprioti explained this was a forgone conclusion. . I A letter dated February 8, 1980, to Mayor McClure from Fred Peil, Assistant Sec- retary for Marine Transportation, was copied for the Council explaining that elimination of the Edmonds-Port Townsend ferry route was felt to be the best in- terest of all Olympic Peninsula residents allowing more cars to cross the Hood Canal. Councilmember Smith asked what Substitute House Bill 1398 represents as referred to in two letters to Paul Connor from the Mayors of Sequim and Shelton copied for the Council. Mayor McClure asked Mr. Abraham to explain the bill. Mr. Abraham explained that virtually every act of the City Council could be required to be taken to a vote of the people with a 10% petition for a referendum. Mayor McClure explained that he would be writing a letter in opposition to this bill. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the Mayor be autho- rized to write a letter to Paul Connor along the lines of the letters from the Mayors of Shelton and Sequim which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by'voice vote. 148 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 19,1980 (cont.) ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor McClure reported that a series of books entitled "Local Officials Handbooks" are available to the Council through his secretary. Mayor McClure suggested that March 1 through March 9,1980, be proclaimed Port Townsend Clean Up Week. Counèilmember Kenna made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Mayor McClure announced his appointment of Heidi Rodeghier to the Planning Commis- sion. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the appointment which was se- conded by Councilmember Imislund and passed by voice vote. Councilmember Ciprioti voted against the motion explaining that the Coùncil does not know who else was considered for the position. Councilmember Parker asked that the Coùncil have two weeks to consider appoint- ments rather than being requested to act in only a few days of notice about the appointments. Mayor McClure expressed his willingness to meet the Councils de- sires in this respect. Mayor McClure announced that he is appointing Carol Bangs to the Arts Commission, David Kasperzyk and Levi Ross to the Energy Resource Commission, and William Mil- ler to be reappointed to the Shoreline Advisory Commission. Mr. Frank Vane was recognized and suggested that the Council establish a committee to review appointments made by the Mayor and make a recommendation tò the Council. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the ap- pointments which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Parker expressed concern that the Council does not have a president selected by the Council. Mayor McClure suggested that the Mayor Pro-Tern be con- sidered in this capacity. Councilmember Parker made a motion that Dale Judy be appointed as Mayor Pro-Tern for the coming year which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. I COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative-Environmental Committee - Councilmember Smith reported that the Coun- cil now has the final environmental impact statement on the Madrona Meadows Mobile Home Park and explained its development and future use. The Mayor announced that costs to the public are $3.50 for each copy. Water-Sewer-Street Committee - Councilmember Kenna reported that the requests for water rates based on useage only and to raise the number of gallons offered for the minimum cannot be done. CALL FOR BIDS Call for Bids on Roller for Street Department - Councilmember Judy made a motion that a call for bids on a Roller for the Street Department be authorized which was seconded by Coùncilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. Peter Badame was recognized and reported that he attended a meeting of the Washington State Transportation Commission to offer testimony in behalf of con~ tinuing bus service to South Point and Lowfall from both sides of the Canal. He indicated the buses will be continued for one additional month until April 1, and requested that an elected official from the City attend the Commission meeting on March 18th to support further continuation of the bus service. Mr. Bàdame then explained the proposed bus system to serve Port Townsend. Mayor McClure stated he would discuss his request with the Council and come up with an appointee to discuss their views with the commission. I 149 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 19, 1980 (cont.) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. ATTEST: ~ I A.J~ CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 4,1980 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 4th day of March, 1980, 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 Ciprioti, Frièda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French, a:Cld City Clerk Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Counci1memer Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of February 19, 1980, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seèonded by Council- member Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I Current Expense Street Library Park Payroll Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen '.s Pension & Relief Federal Shared Revenue $22,648.24 3,313.90 7 ,061.16 156.29 14,759.07 11,820.05 3,728.02 1,031. 73 491. 83 Councilmember Parker made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove reported that he recopied for the Council the letter dated February 4, 1980, from A. R. Patton together with:the petition carrying 31 signatures request- ing that the City construct a paved path on Adams Street between Washington and Jefferson Streets. Councilmember Kenna indicated there would be a committee re- port on this request.