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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/04/1981 280 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 21l 1981 Cont. Mayor McClure commented that a note from George Yount stated that the Port of Port Townsend's Comprehensive Plan hearings will be held in the area on July 29th and 30th and they wish,if the City has any input, to coordinate with him on the subject. Mrs. Spindor was requested to read a communication from George B. Yount, Port Manager, addressed to Councilwoman Elizabeth Smith dated July 13, 1981 asking what the relationship is between the City and the Port: with regards to SEPA and other development projects. 'ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business the meeting was adourned at 8:50 P.M. MAYOR ATTEST: '\~~~,. DEPUTY CITY CL K-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 4, 1981 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 4th day of August, 1981, 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, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker and Brent Shirley. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Judy moved and Councilmember Imislund seconded to approve the minutes of July 21, 1981, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll 33,045.32 3,028.70 2,671.09 893.62 24,750.73 9,232.47 1,734.59 2,239.68 27,960.58 I A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Council- member Kenna that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds. It passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated July 8, 1981, from A.R. Morrell, District Administrator for the Department of Transportation to Mayor 281 M-:r; NTJ'I'--E 8:--- 0 F -TJŒ-.: REG. UL Z\-R~ SES$~ Q N - Q ~ AU ßTJ$:- '1'_4-,-2- 9.8 J. -C C) n.t.. McClure indicating that a signal w~ll be installed at the inter- section of Kearney Street and SR 20. A letter dated July 23, 1981, from Alice Heuple to r-'layor McClure was copied for the Council advising them that Pete Schoeneman and Steve Bell will continue the programs of Crime and Drug Prevention. I A petition 15 signatures dated July 31,1981, was copied for the Council requesting that improvements be made to Cherry Street between Redwood and Fort Worden and signs be posted to reduce the amount- of traffic. Mayor McClure reported that he and the Street Superintendent have studied the area and agreed with the descrip- tion of hazards in the area. Mr. Paul Poyer was recognized and indicated that he circulated the petition because he feels that something must be done to reduce the hazard for citizens who must use the street. He indicated that the feeling is unanimous among the neighbors. He requested that the appropriate committee meet with the neighborhood to discuss the alternatives. Street Super... intendent Ed Hawley was recognized and indicated that the City spent $20,000 a few years ago on this street which turned it into a speed way. He explained that the attention to "F" Street had diverted funds which otherwise would have been spent on this problem. Ms. Doris Bliss was recognized and explained that there arè two groups of.pèople using this street, unsuspecting tourists ' and youth. Dennis Anstine.was recognized and suggested that'the blind spots be eliminated and the street be widened a little or establish a pedestrian trail. Mayor McClure suggested that the three citizens who just addressed the Council become a neighbor- hood committee to meet with the Council Committee to work on the problem. Mayor McClure referred this to the Police/License Com- mittee. I The Council received a letter dated July 31, 1981, from Jack A. Olson of Clark and Associates expressing support for city water service to Ocean Grove and rebutting a memo from City Engineer, Roger French, opposing their proposal. Mayor McClure referred the letter to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. A memorandum from Councilmember Kenna dated July 31, 1981, was copied for the Council explaining that a volunteer from the Council is being sought to serve on the Transit Authority Board because he is resigning. The Council received a memorandum from Mayor McClure dated August 4, 1981, reporting that the new jail facility site locations were narrowed down to three: 1) County Shop at Hadlock, 2) Below the Hospital, and 3) Behind the Courthouse. He indicated that the order is opposite of his desire and would substantially increase the cost to the City if the jail is moved outside the city limits. He requested a resolution opposing an out of city location and encouraging a facility designed to service joint City/County needs. RESOLUTION NO. 81-18 I A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE SITING OF A COUNTY JAIL FACILITY OUTSIDE THE CITY AND ENCOURAGING A FACILITY DESIGNED TO SERVE BOTH COUNTY AND CITY NEEDS. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 81-18 which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously be voice vote. Mayor McClure reported that he had received a claim for expenses incurred from a sidewalk accident which will be copied for the Council and introduced at the next meeting. Councilmembe Parker described another hazard which needs attention in the City sidewalk. COMMITTEE REPORTS 282 MI~llTES--OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 4, 1981 Cont. Parks/Property/Preservation/Energy-Councilmember Imislund reported that the committee has reviewed the proposal of the Park Board to use the Trust for Public Lands to acquire the property around the Kah Tai Lagoon and concurs with their recommendations. RESOLUTION NO. 81-17 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LANDS RELEVANT TO LAND ACQUISITION FOR A PARK. Mr. Abraham explained the content of the resolution and the fact that the city staff and the Park Board do not have the expertise to do the negotiating for the land. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 81-17 which was seconded by Council- member Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Water/Sewer/Street- Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee has met to consider the request from Ocean Grove for water service but is not prepared to make a recommendation at this time. They plan to meet with the City Attorney. Youth/Senior Citizens/ Human Affairs-Councilmember Shirley reported that the Committee has been meeting with senior citizen groups regarding their efforts to construct a center. He indicated that the County is planning to use some of their Federal Shared Revenue to build a facility near the Recreation Center. PUBLIC HEARING Variance Request No. 581-01 - Harry Holloway Ill-Mr. Grove reported that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this. application to allow construction within one foot of the side yard boundary at the end of Clallam Street where it intersects with Foster Street. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to receive public testimony. M~. Harry Holloway was recognized and spoke in favor of his application describing the property in question and the surrounding terrain. He described the alternatives which they had considered prior to making the application. There being no further testimonYr Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the public and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the Council find affirm- atively with regard to findings one through seven of Section 6.10 of Ordinance No. 1625 and that the variance be granted which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Six Year Transportation Improvement program- Mr. Grove explained that a revision to the 1981 through 1987 Transportation Improvement program has been deemed necessary by the Street Superintendent in order to accomplish the necessary road oiling. The Council was presented with a listing of the proposed improvements. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the public for comment, however none was offered. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the revision to the program which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove explained that a resolution will be presented at the next meeting to implement this change. 1982 through 1988 Six Year Transportation Improvement program- Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council conduct a public hearing on the proposed Six Year Street Improvement Program for 1982 through 1988 during the regular council meeting September 1, 1981, which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS Hydro Electric Information-Mr. Richard Chawes was recognized and explained the results of additional study made of the proposed I I I 283 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 4, 1981 Con.t. I project on the Quilcéne River. He indicated that the City's notice of intent to compete will be filed with the fl~deral govern- ment before the deadline, Friday. He proceeded to explain how a small hydro generator works and the physical layout of the facility if it were to be constructed, defining terms and genl~rally inform- ing the Council what to expect as a final finished product. Ms. patricia Floyd, Public Utility District Commissioner, was recog- nized and in~icated that the Public Utility District is also filing a notice of intent to compete to construct a Hydro Electric Gen- erator at this location. She indicated that the District has set- tled on a consultant, Mr. Harry Hosie. Mr. Hosie was recognized and spoke on the economic implication of entering into the business of power generation. He addressed the general history of the' industry and his recent experience with irrigation districts in Eastern Washington. NEW BUSINESS Public Hearing- Councilmember Kenna made a motion to conduct public hearings on September 1, 1981, on' the following applications which was seconded by Councilmember Judy: Rezone Request No. 681-03 - Nieminen, Variance Request No. 781-02 - Lindsey, Variance Request No. 781-04 - Thom, and Conditional Use Permit Application 781-05 - Grimm. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Emergency Medical Services Levy Ballot- Mr. Grove explained that the City would save money by waiting until the general election to pre- sent an Emergency Medical Service Levy on the ballot because a primary election will not be necessary for City Council positions. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to move the election on this issue to the general election which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned 9:55 P.M. at ATTEST: llJ ð-k CITY CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 18, 1981 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 18th day of August, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presidiWJ. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Freida 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-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Ciprioti indicated that page 281 should be amended to state that the request from Jack Olson of Clark and Associates dated July 31, 1981, was to use city water line as a transmission line and not only a request for city water. He indicated _the