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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/02/1983 497 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 2, 1983 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 2nd day of August, 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 Glen Abraham, City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, and Public Works Director Ted Stricklin. MINUTES Councilmember Imislund made a motion to approve the minutes of July 19, 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: I Current Expense Street Library Park Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll $25,506.06 1,908.95 5,198.18 2,692.04 7,840.81 2,237.48 568.13 8,109.43 1,208.01 1,527.66 30,554.02 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 July 13, 1983, from Anthony E. Stroeder to Ted Stricklin was copied for the Council requesting that the City exchange one easement for another on Beech Street. Mr. Grove noted that this is listed on the agenda later in the meeting. A letter dated July 14, 1983, from Russell Milnes of the Economic Development Administration to David Grove was copied for the Council requesting that the City honor their request for a refund of $20,775 on the loan they made the City for improvements to the water system. Mr. Abraham indicated that he has a letter indicat- ing that they will accept certain other documented costs if they are approved by the State Auditor. Mr. Abraham indicated he plans to respond that the City does not recognize the State Auditor as having any authority in this matter. He will answer this letter at the same time. I An environmental checklist dated July 19, 1983, from Island Savings and Loan was copied for the Council on the proposed additions to their savings and loan branch at 2101 washington St. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative Committee. A letter dated July 25, 1983, from Frank and Marion Holbrook to Mayor Shirley was copied for the Council requesting that two hour parking be implemented on Monroe Street between Water and Washington Streets. Mayor Shirley explained that signs are in this area which indicate 2 hour parking, but there is no ordinance designating this area with that time limit. Chief of Police Bob Hinton reported that the signs were posted as 24 hour parking and someone painted over the 4 without authority to do so. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Police Committee. Other areas in need of consideration were also mentioned. 498 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 2, 1983,Cont. A letter dated July 26, 1983, and another dated August 2, 1983, from David Grove to Robert Sahli were copied for the Council requesting $2,604.78 for sewerline materials delivered to Towne Point Planned Unit Development. A letter dated July 28, 1983, from Joe Marts to Mayor Shirley requesting that the City give PAWS careful consideration and a thorough check into the operation before they are allowed to come into the City. I A letter dated July 29, 1983, from Kris DeWeese was copied for the Council requesting that the City provide portible outhouses at Cherry Street Park and during the winter at Chetzemoka Park. Mayor Shirley indicated that they will be put in at Cherry Street Park for the next couple months of peak use, but there is no more room in the budget for more than that. He indicated it would be considered for the 1984 budget. Mayor Shirley referred this request to the Park Committee. A newsletter from Disttict 3 of the Department of Transportation was copied for the Council indicated that the Hood Canal Bridge will be closed August 15, 1983, to replace an additional three hundred feet of the required six hundred foot navigational opening span. Mr. Grove explained that this will be discussed under new business. The Council received a letter from G.T. Chuljian requesting that the City restrict the use of ~~ashington Street by heavy trucks and redirect water run-off into a dråin at Washington and Harrison Streets. Mayor Shirley suggested that the Council refer this to the Public Works Director for a recommendation. Councilmember Hunt suggested that the establishment of a truck route might be in order. ANNOUNCEMENTS I Mayor Shirley announced the appointment of Paul G. Lichter to the Shoreline Advisory Commission to replace Andy Palmer. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative. Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee is recommending that a final declaration of non-significance be issued on the Grant Allen Short Plat. He made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. ' Fair Toll Coalition. Mayot'Shirley reported that there is no fat in the budget as it now stands, but if the Council wishes to appropriate funds to support the efforts of the Fåir Toll Coalition, money.can.: be made available in the Current Expense Fund. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the City appropriate $1,000.00 from the Current Expense Fund for the Fair Toll Coalition which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1966 I AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $6,500 FROM THE HOTEL/MOTEL TRANSIENT TAX FUND AND $800 FROM THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title and explained that it is being introduced as a result of action taken at the last meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 83-13 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A REVISED TOURIST PROMOTION CONTRACT 499 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 2,19:33, Cont. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the resolu-tion be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt. I't was noted that Councilmember Kenna departed the room at the be<Jinning of this discussion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS I Banking Services Contract Proposals. Mr. Grove reported that the Cìty has received proposals of $2,725.56 from Seattle First National Bank and $3,841.45 from Peoples Bank as the estimate of charges per year on a two year contract basis. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Imislund made a motion thai: the contract be awarded to Seattle First National Bank which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Grant Allen Short Plat. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council conduct a public hearing on the proposed short plat at the September 6, 1983, meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Vacation of Easement in Beech Street. Mr. Stricklin explained that the property-owner at this location of Beech Street and P Street is requesting that the city vacate the easemènt in Beech Street in exchange for an easement down the middle of Block 45. After a brief discussion during which there appeared to be no opposition, Mayor Shirley indicated that the necessary paper work would be prepared to accomplish the exchange. RESOLUTION NO. 83-14 A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE CLOSURE OF THE HOOD CANAL BRIDGE ON AUGUST 15, 1983. I Mayor Shirley explained the background behind the resolution. After a brief discussion Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 83-15 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUN~~Y FOR MUNICIPAL COURT SERVICES. Mr. Grove explained that the Council appropriated $17,050.00 for these services and this agreement sets up the necessary mechanics to allow the City to make the payment. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:14 P.M. I c2:XzA& Mayor Ap~ City Clerk (