HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/15/1983
4~
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 15, 1983
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session
this 15th day of February, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding.
ROLL CALL
I
Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Janis
Hunt, Jean Camfield, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna and
James Parker. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City
Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, and Public Works Director Ted Stricklin.
MINUTES
Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of February
1, 1983, as written and to dispense with the reading of 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
Arterial Street
Emergency Medical Services
Federal Shared Revenue
Water/Sewer
Equipment Rental
$ 4,318.80
367.52
233.30
136.87
453.38
664.18
5,219.82
18,117.87
9,155.29
I
Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the bills and claims be paid
from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
A letter dated January 15, 1983, from Lowell E. Bogart of the
Shoreline Commission to the Jefferson County Commissioners was
copied for the Council presenting a minority opinion o~ Residential
Setback in the Shoreline Management Master Program. He indicated
they would have preferred a 50 foot setback because of the potential
for land slides in some areas.
A letter dated January 19, 1983, from William F. Gurley to the
Jefferson County Commissioners was copied for the Council expressing
objection to the restrictions to construction proposed in the
revised Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Program
because his property value will be reduced and requesting that an
exemption for individual small property owners be established.
I
The Council received a copy of a letter from City Attorney Glenn
Abraham to Port Townsend Cable TV advising them that they have
violated their franchise. Mr. Ray Rollins was recognized and
expressed his apology for not informing the Council in advance of
the rate increase. He explained that on January 1, 1983, the
company increased their regular cable rate to $9.25 per month. The
first pay service increased one dollar at the same time to $13.95.
No additional service is being offered for the higher rate. He
indicated that the Bellevue office provided him with no justifica-
tion for the rate increase. After a brief discussion, the City
Attorney explained the options available to the City Council.
Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the rate increase be
approved and that the company be instructed to adhere to the
provisions of the franchise which was seconded by Councilmember
Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote.
458
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 15, 1983 Cont.
A letter from Craig Dennis dated February 10, 1983 to the Ruth
Jackson Committee of the Arts and Parks Commissions was copied
for the Council suggesting that the sculpture be placed at Adams
Street where if abutts Port Townsend Bay. He suggested a statue
of James Swan.
The Council received a letter dated February 15, 1983, from Art
Lyons claiming his property has been damaged as a result of action
of the City Sewer Department and asking that the city acknowledge
some responsibility.' Mayor Shirley explained that he has been
working on this and would like the opportunity to take care of it.
I
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the appointment of
Don Pruitt to the Park Board which was seconded by Councilmember
Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Mayor Shirley announced the appointment of Glenn Ison and James
Tavernakis to the Planning Commission.
CO~1ITTEE REPORTS
Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that
the Council issue a final declaration of non-significance on the
proposed Planned Unit Development submitted by Mr. Mulligan which
was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by
voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 1950
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM
OF $3,500 FROM THE KAH TAI LAGOON
PARK FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
I
Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title which constituted the second
reading. Councilmember Imislund made a motion that the second
reading be considered the third and the third be by title only
which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously
by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember
Judy made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1950 which was seconded
by Councilmember Kenna and passed byråll call vote with six
Coucilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Parker
voted against the motion.
Marine Park Community Building. Councilmember Kenna made a motion
to authorize a call for bids for the restoration of 15 timber piling
under the Marine Park Community Building and the adjacent Madison
Street Wharf which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting
adjourned at 7:53 P.M.
ATTEST
~~)
Mayor cr
I
M~
City Clerk