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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/07/1982 432 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESS IQN_OF_DECEMBER_7_,-1,9-8,2 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 7th daY'of December, 1982, at 7,:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, and Brent Shirley. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, city Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. I MINUTES Councilmember Imislund made a motion to approve the minutes of November 16, 1982, as written and to dispense with the reading o~ them which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Payroll Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension & Relief $27,118.76 2,334.28 7,502.61 761. 28 29,958.46 2,916.71 10,024.12 22,046.31 5,551.59 1,388.01 I ! Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS A letter dated October 25, 1982, from Russel Milner of the Economic Development Administration to Glen Abraham was copied for the Council requesting reimbursement from the City in the amount of $41,985 plus interest on the grant 'arid"loanused 'duringthe'1978 Water Construction Project. Mr. Abraham reported that this is the first time the City has heard from them in months. He indicated he thought the City had this worked out with the Economic Development Administration and is not advising the City to pay the $20,747.22. A recommendation dated November 3, 1982, from Donald R. Barrows, Director of the Department of Revenue, was copied for the Council advising the City to modify its ordinance implementing the second ~ç Sales Tax to allow a special initiative at any time to repeal the tax. Mr. Grove explained that the ASsociation of Washington Cities is going to provide the City with a model ordinance which will be presented at the next meeting. A note from Lynne Reed to Mayor McClure dated November 11, 1982, was copied for the Council suggesting that the City raise funds for the Marine Park Building repair the same way as "Trees for Port Townsend" raised their funds. Mayor McClure referred this to that portion of the meeting when the budget is discussed. I A memorandum dated November 16, 1982, from the Staff of the Jefferson Port Townsend Regional Council was copied for the Council proposing an ope~ating budget of $13,081.35. On November 19, 1982, a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gooch was copied for the Council requesting clarification as to who is responsible for a portion of sewer line in the public right of way serving their property at Ninth and Rosecrans. Mayor McClure indiacated that this is a request that he can handle. 433 ,-----~--- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 7, 19 8~~ Cont. I The Council received an "Order Denying Appeal" dated November 22, 1982, from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on the issuing of a preliminary permit to Public Utility District No.1 for a hydro electric project on the Lord's Lake Reservior. A letter from Frank Frisk to David Latta dated December 3, 1982, was also copied for the Council indicating what the City would need to prove in order to be successful in a request for a rehearing on this permit. Mayor McClure recommended that the City drop any further proceedings on this. Councilmembe r Shirley made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. A letter dated November 23, 1982, from Ken Mauermann, Chief Inspector for the Department of Ecology, to Mayor McClure was copied for the Council encouraging the City to apply for a waiver from the requirement to secondarily treat se~'age. Mayor McClure referred this to the Water/Sewer Committee. A letter from Richard Leaf of Xerox to David Grove, dated November 29, 1982, ~as copied for the Council advising him that the City can purchase two new copiers for a monthly payment near the rent we are paying on one machine now. It was explained that this was provided to the Council as clarification for result~: found in the 1983 preliminary budget. The Council received a letter dated December 1, 1982:, from Roger French tendering his resignation as City Engineer as: of December 31, 1982. Mayor McClure expressed his appreciation for the service Mr. French has rendered to the City. Mr. Abraham was asked if Council action is required and he said no. I The Council received a letter on December 2, 1982, from Blanche H. Tweedie opposing the vacation of Hancock Street between 19th and 20th if it limits access to her lots in the area. The Council received a letter dated December 3, 1982:, from Barbara Bogart recommending that the Council:~~ppòiÍ1t."MaryNorwood to fulfill the unexpired term of Mayor McClure upon his resignation. Mayor McClure referred this to the Announcement portion of the agenda. A letter dated December 2,1982, from Warren Steurer was copied for the Council request}ng that they restore.-::the~,19 E:3éappr()ptiation for Youth Recreation to ~5,OOO as requested. Mayor McClure explained that this was discussed during the budget hearing on December 6, 1982. "A proposal for the Restoration of the Marine Park Building pier and Madison Street Wharf" prepared by the Port Townsend Park Board was copied for the Council. Councilmember Imislund indicated she would have a committee report on this. On December 3, 1982, the Council received a petition. to the Commissioners of Public Utility District No.1 of Jefferson County for the establishment of a local assessment district to develop a water source for section 16 and 21 of Township 30 N, Range lW. Mayor McClure referred this to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. I Mayor McClure read his resignation dated December 6, 1982 in full stating that he only has one reason for resigning, his election to the Legislature. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor McClure announced the appointment of Thatcher Bailey to the Arts Commission, the re-appointments of Joanne Fritz to the Civil Service Commission, Forest Shomer and Mark Welch to the Park Board. Mayor McClure circulated a copy of the most recent audit report from the State Examiners. indicating that the City WêlS in compliance with the requirements of the State Auditor. 434 -- -- __M_I,~':LU';r'-g?- .._Q~ JIIJ? - RJ?GUJd\R -~gs ß.I.9N- - QF DECEMBER 7_,19 82Cont . ----~- -.------ ----..- ----------- ~----_._-----,-_.,-_..-_._--,.._--_._--,._--------_._------------,..~--------'--- Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council accept the resignation of BarneY'McClrire as Mayor effective January 1, 1983, which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Imislund made a motion to appoint,Councilmember Kenna as Mayor which died for lack of a second. Councilmember Kenna explained that he has no intention of running for mayor during the next election and would like to continue work on several items of legislation and would not accept the appointment. He then nominated Mary Norwood to fulfill the unexpired term which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed by voice vote with five Councilmember voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Imislund voted against the motion. Many Norwood indicated that she would accept the appointment when asked by Mayor McClure. I COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council issue a final declaration of non-significance on the Garris Application No. 1082-05 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that a final declaration of non-significance be issued on the proposed Planned Unit Development Application No. 1082-08 of Dujardin which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Parks/Property. Councilmember Imislund reported that the Park Board has proposed a lease of property near the Kah Tai Lagoon as the entrance for the park. She made a motion that the City accept the lease which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. It was reported that the next step to be taken on the Marine Park Building is to obtain some firm bids to have the work completed. Mr. Mark Welch was recognized and explained the system to surround the piling in concrete leaving the building in place. Councilmembers Shirley, Imislund, and Hunt were called upon to meet with Mr. Welch to iron out the details and report back to the Mayor as soon as possible. I PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation Application No. 982-01 - Donald Bliss. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application to vacate McKinley Street between Quincy and Adams Street. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Donald Bliss was recognized and spoke in favor of the applica- tion explaining that his home was built too close to this right of way and the greenbelt is needed to preserve the quality of life in the neighborhood. He indicated that it would not be needed in order to provide street access to the area. There being no further testimony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to approve the street vacation which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Street Vacation Application No. 882-01 - Madelyon Givens. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application to vacate Ebony Street between "u" Street and the dead end abutting the San Juan Estates Subdivision. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the audience. Ms. Givens was recognized and spoke in favor of her application indicating that they would like to preserve this area as a greenbelt. Mr. Carl Jacobson was recognized and spoke agà~nst the application because future development of the area might need to use this street for access. Mr. Carl Jacobson Sr. was recognized and spoke against the application because it would create an additional dead end street because it was possible to go through from the intersection of Ebony and "T" Street at the present time. There being no further testimony, Mayor Mcclure closed the hearing to the audience. Mr. Ed Haw~ey, Street and Sewer superintendent was asked to clariffy I /I i'H-7 -'"i'ÙO - -- -.. - . ___MINUTES_OF_,THE_REGULAR_SES5.rON-OF_DEC,EMBER_7-,_19-8.2-Cont.------- . I I I whether it would benefit the community to have the 1:raffic flow described by Mr. Jacobson and he said no. Mayor McClure turned the application over the the Council for disposition. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made amotion to approve the street vacation which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmembers Shirley and Parker were out of the room at the time the vote was taken. When Councilmember Shirley returned to 1:he room he suggested that the ordinance include some provisions for preserving the trees. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1936 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $52,595 TO VARIOUS FUNDS AND DELCARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title and explained thát it would be possible to adopt the ordinance at the next meeting. Public Hearings. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to conduct public hearings on the following applications*which \I7aS seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote: Street Vacation Application No. 1082-03 - Pelham, Variance Request No. 1182-01 - Atwell, Rezone Request No. 982-04 -Sutherland Shor Subdivision Application No. 882-02 - Burns, Subdivision Application No. 681-02 - Lebens Missig & Barr. ~ ON ~A-N 1A,A-1C1-,/ 41' er8' 3 Five Year Plan for Library Services. Ms. Carol Baird was recognized and explained the preparation of the plan. She indicat- ed that the population in the county is projected to grow by 30%. The improvements to Library Services desired by the community were reported to be better reference material, more library hours, and more books on subjects of interest. The major complaints expressed in the survey were the shortage of books in subjects of interest and reduction in services. The survey indicated that rather than have services cut further, the communi t;y would rather pay more for the service. There were many recommendations in the new plan and some are being implemented now. She announced that there will be an open house at the Library, Sunday December 19, 1982, from l:OOP~M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Port To~msend Library. A discussion ensued on the possibility of annexation to the Jefferson County Library. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. He indic~ted that the recessed meeting on the budget from December 6, 1982, would convene in ten minutes. ~. ~ MAYOR. ATJ:4 ~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF DECEMBER 7, 1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend reconvened the special meeting recessed from December 6, 1982, this 7th day of December 1982, at 9:10 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall~ All Councilmembers present the night before were present agáin. Mr. Grove explained that the revenue reflected for Equipment Rental does not equate with the expense accounts shown for other 436 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF DECEMBER 7,1982 Cont. '_.n_..____---~------_..._.---_._---_._._..- .n.. -. -'.. ..- -- --,- "'--"-------' -" ---.... ,--- .------- _om '--_n., -.-- ----_U'--"-'--'---"'--'__-__m______---.--------------- funds. He recommended that this be addressed between the depart- ment heads involved and that the Council make the changes when a recommendation is received. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the revenues for the Equipment Rental Fund which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove explained that the proposed budget for the Water/Sewer Fund requires a rate increase in water and sewer rates. An increase in the water rates can only by accomplished in two ways: 1) by increasing the minumumcharge, or 2) by increasing the rate per thousand' gallons for the volume used. He further explained that the minimum for customers outside of town can be greater than .for in town customers because there is more distance between meters for reading and more miles of water main to maintain per customer. He suggested some combination of these and the offering of a low income senior citizen rate to protect those least able to handle the increased 'cost. He explained that there is also proposed and increase in the sewer rate which would amount to $.50 per month per customer. After a brief discussion,Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the proposed revenue for Water/Sewer with the reduction of proposed revenue from the sales of water by $29,000 which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to restore the appropriation for the Mayor's salary to $6,000 which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the entire budget as revised which was seconded by Council- member Shirley. Councilmember Judy amended this motion to include the surplus from previous cuts to apply to court costs in the police budget. This amendment was agreed to by the second. The amended motion passed by voice vote with fiver:êóuncilmembers"voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Imislund voted agà~nst the motion. I MaYO~ I There being no further business, th~ meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. by Mayor McClure. ATTEST: Æ~~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 21,1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 21st day of December, ï982, 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, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, James Parker, and Brent Shirley. Also present wer City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk Treasurer David Grove. Councilmember Dale Judy arrived later in the meeting. MINUTES I Councilmember Imislund pointed out on page 429 - Bill Wilke should be Bill Nelson. Councilmember Imislund made a motion to approve the minutes of December 6 & 7, 1982 as corrected and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote.