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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/21/1983 489 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 7, 1983,Cont. Proposed Changes to the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Shirley asked the Council for their response to the proposal. Councilmembers Kenna and Hunt asked that it be placed on the agenda for the next regular Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:47 P.M. ~~ ATTEST: ß~i~ Clty Cler MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 21, 1983 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 21st day of June, 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 and Mike Kenna. James Parker was absent. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Verna Spindor and Public Works Director Ted Stricklin. MINUTES Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of June 7, 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 Park Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Payroll $ 8,747.24 3,484.53 207.20 18.39 625.00 11,179.94 1,178.11 26.50 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 communication was received from the Office of Financial Management of the State of Washington giving the City and town population estimates for 1983. The City of Port Townsend estimate is 6,200. 490 --- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF .:tUNE 21l--1-983 Cont. A request was received from Vicki Lea-Shelton and Ken Shelton asking for permission to cut trees along walnut stre~t and on "V" Street. Mayor Shirley referred the request to th~ Street Committee. Council- member Judy stated that he could not understand why this was necessary. Vicki Lea-Shelton then explained that most of the trees in question are approximately 3'.1 in diameter after which permission to cut them was granted. Terry Poth residing at 1256 Center Street submitted a claim to the City for damages resulting from a broken water main on March 3, 1983. I A communication was recèived from Nora Porter and Marilyn Staples of the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce regarding distribution of City of Port Townsend brochures by Pacific Northwest Tourist Services, Inc. Nora explained the proposal and answered questions pertaining to costs. Councilmember Kenna left the Council Chambers during this part of the discussion. Councilmember Ciprioti suggested that the Finance Committee meet with the Chamber to discuss an emergency approptiation for funding printing of the brochures. Mayor Shirley set a public hearing for July 19, 1983, which was put into a motion by Councilmember Ciprioti, seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voicè vote. The Finance Committee will meet in Mayor Shirley's office Monday, June 27th at 5:00 P.M. to discuss the Hotel-Motel financial situation. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Shirley reported that with repairs to the Marine Park Building having been completed it will be available for rent starting July 11, 1983. Reservations will be accepted by advance payment starting June 23, 1983. Rental fees will be $9.00 for the first four hours each day and $15.00 each day for more than four hours. cor1MITTEE REPORTS I Police/License/Animal Control. Councilmember Camfield addressed concerns over the congestion on the city sidewalks caused by sand- wich boards and signs. In questioning City Attorney Abraham on the responsibility of the City, Glenn replièd that there is some risk. Councilmember Kenna)when quètied about the sign ordinance} replied that clearly defined polici will be the result of the impending ordinance which is still in legislative committee. Because Councilmember Ciprioti noted that this has already been in committee for 2 years)Councilmember Hunt motioned for a progress report on July 19th which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield. This went down to defeat. Finance. Councilmember Hunt reported that the committee met last week to discuss alternate month reading of water meters. This has been referred to the Water Committee. Also under discussion at the meeting is the proposed updated travel reimbursement ordinance. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1963 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUH OF $15,900 TO THE PARK FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY I Mrs. Spindor read the Ordinance by title which constitùted 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. Mrs. Spindor again read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1963 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. 491 MJNUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 21_,~.9_R3_c.o.nt.. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE I Councilmember Kenna stated that the Kah Tai Lagoon property and the Spring Valley Golf Course constituted a grey area on the Comprehensive Plan. John Floyd agreed that there is confusion about open space but natural drainage areas should be protected. The policy,even on private property, should be to protect this visual buffering and drainage. Councilmember Hunt questioned if the final draft will be colored to facilitate understanding. Mr. Floyd stated that it will not be unless the City wished to pay for a very costly coloring process but that all of the plan will be easily identifiable. Councilmember Kenna made a motion which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield to accept the proposed changes as recommended by the Planning Commission which was passed', . unanimouSly by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 83-,11 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE YEARS 1984 TO 1989 Councilmember Judy made a motion that Resolution No. 83-11 be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and 9assed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 83-10 I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF RES IDENTIAL LEASE OF CERTAIR PARK PROPERTY After City Attorney Abraham explained the formalities of rent~ng the Kah Tai Lagoon house, Mayor Shirley stated that havinq it occupied is to the City's interest in that it has already been vandalized. Councilmember Imislund made a motion that Resolution No. 83-10 be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed un- animously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1964 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AN WAGES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1983 Mrs. Spindor read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the second reading b~' considered the third and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mrs. Spindor a~rain read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Ordinance Nq. 1964 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. After the Ordinance was adopted Councilmember Imislund asked to be included in the complete budget process for 1984. I ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Shirley outlined his plan for a workshop/Retreat. to be held in Port Ludlow on Saturday August 13 or.27, 1983. Although the intent of the workshop would be to enable the Councilmembers to discuss their concerns and the prioritizing of these concerns, the retreat would be open to anyone wishing to attend. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M. ~~ Mayor 492 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 21,1983 Cont. ATTEST: ~~~~ Deputy City Clerk I MINUTES OF THE REßtJLAR SESSr:ON OJ;' JULY 5 ~ 1983 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 5th day of July, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Jean Camfield, Frieda Imislund, 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 Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of June 21st, 1983, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAH-1S I The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll $27,208.06 1,588.89 3,136.33 23,416.53 838.92 689.64 10,180.54 1,050.69 1,639.22 22,799.88 Councilmember Hunt 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. COHMUNICATIO N S A bulletin dated June 7, 1983, from the Washington State Employment Security Department was copied for the Council informing the city that we will not be able to terminate Social Security coverage in spite of the fact that the City Council declared it's intent to with- draw from the system due to recent legislation. I An environmental checklist dated June 23, 1983, from Dwayne Russell on the Russell Short Plat was copied for the Council. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative Committee. On June 30, 1983, the Council received a copy of a grant application to the Washington State Library for funds to improve the facilities, of the Port Townsend Library.