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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/16/1982 355 MINUTES OF '¡'HE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 2,1982 Cont. ORDINANCE NO. 1911 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1908 I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Counci1member Judy madE: a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilroember Imislund and passed un.ani.rocusly by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Counci1member Irnislund made a motion to adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Counci1mem1:er Hunt and passed unanirrously by roll call vote. NEW BUSINESS Short Subdivision Application No. 1081-01 - Ware COlIDcilmernber Kenna made a motion to conduct a public hearing on this application April 6, 1982, which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor McClure declared the mee:ting adjourned at 8:23 P.M. , ~ ---' ATTEST: I f)~ 4L- Ci ty Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESS:rON OF 1>1ARCH 16, 1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 16th day of March, 1982, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL Cduncilmernbers present at roll call were Joseph Cipr.:j.:oti, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna and James Parker. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES I Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of March 2, 1982, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental $2,877.79 2,845.84 852.98 1,385.75 3,000.00 7,285.45 1,314.54 Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the bills and claims be paid 356 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 16, 1982 Cont. from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a petition dated March 1, 1982, with eighteen signatures urging the Council to pass a resolution supporting the Port Townsend Community Garden. RESOLUTION NO. 82-05 I A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PORT TOWNSEND COMMUNITY GARDEN Councilmember Imislund made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 82-05 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and pas.sed unanimously by voice vote. A letter from Mayor McClure to Brian Boyle, Chairman of the Commis- sioners of Public Lands dated March 2, 1982 was copied for the Council requesting an opportunity to speak before the board about concerns for municipal watershed management. Mayor McClure indicated the date for the hearing is April 22,1982. The Council received a copy of a letter dated March 2, 1982, from Gregory P; Ehrlich, Branch Claims Manager of the Farmers Insurance Group to Mayor McClure advising the City that the demand of Virginia M. Johnson for damages as a result of the occurance of June 10, 1981, may exceed the limits of our insurance policy and advising the City that we have the option to engage additional legal counsel to associate with their attorney. Two letters dated March 3, 1982, were received by the Council from the Economic Development Administration requesting a refund of $21,985.00 on the Drought Relief Grant received in 1978 and indicating they will begin to charge interest on the money if it is not paid within the next 30 days. Mr. Abraham indicated that he is continuing to work on it. I A letter dated March 11, 1982, from Howard R. Flint of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to Hayor McClure was copied for the Council advising the City that Ordinance No. 1908 and 1911 are found to be compliant with the federal regulations governing the National Flood Insurance Program. The Council received an Environmental Checklist dated March 11, 1982, from Norman F. Smith regarding the rezone request from R-IA to C-2 of certain property south of SR-20 at the City Limits. The Council received a letter dated February 22, 1982, from Gary L. Lapin of the Department of Transportation to Mayor HcClure requesting his signature on an agreement to transfer use of the street right of way. It was indicated that a resolution has been prepared on this agreement and will come up later on the agenda. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor McClure asked Mr. French for a report on the Application for Current Assessment from John L. Sudlow, Jr. Trust. Mr. French indicated that he had nothing~toreport. Mr. Grove explained that the application had been referred to the Planning Commission bút to his knowledge no recommendation has been forthcoming. I Mayor McClure reported that the Comprehensive Plan is coming from Mr. DeWolfe but the graphs and charts prepared have yet to be included in the report because of difficulty in getting them reduced to the proper size. Councilmember Parker made a motion to approve the appointment of Lowell E. Bogart to the Shoreline Advisory Commission which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. 357 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 16, 1982, Cont. Mayor McClure announced the re-appointment of Cheryl Van Dyke to the Library Board and the appointment of Roberta J. McCallum and Rachel Bonyun to the Arts Commission. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Legislative. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council issue a final declaration of non-significance on the environmental checklist submitted by Ronald Smith on his rezone request which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a motionthatthe'Counèil issue a final declaration of non-significance on the environmental checklist submitted on the rezone request from Mr. Fetty which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Finance. Councilmember Hunt asked that Mr. Mark Hamby address the Council on the request from Centrum for funds from the Hotel-Motel Transient Tax Fund. Mr. Hamby was recognized and explained that they have requested these funds in the amount of $3,000 to pay for the cost of catalogue production for the entire summer arts season. He indicated the need is acute because of cuts made by the State Arts Commission. Councilmember Kenna left the room prior to his presentation. Councilmember Hunt later explained that he could not vote on this request because of a conflict of interest. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to grant the request from Centrum which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed by voice vote. Mr. Grove explained that since it is the intent to increase the budget for the Hotel-Motel Transient Tax Fund, it will be necessary to introduce an ordinance to increase the appropriation. I Water/Sewer/Street. Councilmember Judy reported that the committee has met with Collins and Ryder and the Public Utility District to discuss the preparation of a Comprehensive ~'Vater Plan. An agree- ment has been prepared to allow the City and Public utility District to split the cost of preparing this plan. He indicated the content of the plan is still under discussion. Councilmember Judy also reported that the ad hoc committee on the proposed hydro-electric project met and have authorized the expenditure of up to five thousand dollars in pursuit of the permit. Parks and Property. Councilmember Imislund reported that the com- mittee has met to consider the development of the Kah Tai Lagoon Park. Water/Sewer/Street. Councilmember Ciprioti expressed concern for the amount of expenditure from the Water/Sewer Fund on sewer related issues such as the Storm Drainage Plan because the sewer utility has been spending the profits made by the water system which are reserved for water system improvements. I Mayor McClure reported that the Port of Port Townsend is interested in the development of a seaplane landing float attached to the 'dolphins which will no longer be needed for ferry service when the terminal is moved. He indicated his support of this and that the port has appropriated funds for the study of this as a possibility. A discussion ensued on the potential development of the present ferry landing for fishing purposed. Mr. Robert DeWolfe was recognized and reported that he has the draft of the Comprehensive Plan complete. He distributed a few copies of the text portion and indicated that the drawings and graphs have yet to be reduced to fit in the plan. He volunteered to display them at this time. While he was setting up the display, the meeting preceeded with the agenda. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 82-06 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE NUCLEAR WEAPONS FREEZE PETITION 358 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 16, 1982 Cont. CouncilmemberKenna made a motion that Resolution No. 82-06 be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund. After a brief discussion*the motion passed by roll call vote with four Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmembers Hunt and Parker voted against.the motion.*Mr. Sydney Klenk wasrecognised and asked if those citizens opposing this petition can also make a presentation to the City Council. Mayor McClure indicated they can. Mr. Frank D'Amore was recognized and explained that the resolution is only expressing the support of the local petitions to be circulated. I Comprehensive Plan. Mr. DeWolfe was recognized and expressed his desire that the Council review the text of the plan and view the drawings. Mayor McClure indicated that this will be on the agenda for the April 6, 1982 meeting. Street Lease to Jefferson National Bank. Councilmember Kenna explained that the original lease did not provide for renewal and :as a result was not satisfactory to the bank. This revised lease provides for five renewals at the option of the bank with only the rental sub- ject to renegotiation. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the revised lease which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 82-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR- TATION. Mayor McClure read the resolution by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 82-07 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Foreign Trade Zones. Councilmember Imislund asked for an explanation of this classification. Mr. George Yount from the Port of Port; Townsend was reconginzed and explained that this classification wo~ld allow parts to be brought into Port Townsend and beassernbled and shipped out again or sold here by foreign business. The intent is to improve local employment. He indicated that the advantage to the business is that the duty on parts is sometimes higher than on the completed product. I Windmill Project. Mayor McClure reported that he has had prelim- inary discussions with the Port Townsend School District Superinten- dent, Margaret Berry, regarding the possibility of moving the wind~ mill up to the high school. She indicated that they would like to take this on as a science project provided that the school board approves of the action. Mr. George Yount was recognized and asked if the- City will reimburse the Port for the application fee for the conditional use permit obtained to place the windmill on Port property. Mayor McClure said yes in exchange for their payment for the electricity it generated. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 82-08 I A RESOLUTION CORRECTING THE OFFICAL ZONING r.1.AP Mayor McClure explained that by examination of the property owned by the City it was noted that this property was incorrectly zoned 359 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 16, 1982 Cont. Rl- A when it has be,en City owned property for some time and should have been properly zoned P-l. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 82-08 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 8:44 P.M. ü --.J ATTEST: M~ CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 6, 1982 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 6th day of April, 1982, at 7.30 P.M. . in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney NcClure presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, and Brent Shirley. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Councilme:mber Parker arrived later in the meeting. MINUTES Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minub~s of March 16, 1982, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and pass ~d unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIHS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I Current Expense' Street Library Park Emergency Medical Services Library Services/Construction Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll Act Grant 29,209.79 :2,800.44 :2,337.20 1,380.39 983.34 937.85 1,024.16 8,860.11 7,276.98 1,362.17 213,442.83 Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS