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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/1990 3/4 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1990 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in special session this 13th day of February, 1990, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers in City Hall which was continued from February 8,1990, Mayor Brent S. Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, John Clise, Vern Jones, Michael Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley, and Sheila Westerman. Also present were Public Works Director Ted stricklin and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. I SPECIAL BUSINESS Mayor Shirley explained that this meeting was continued from February 8,1990, to receive testimony from residents in the North Beach area about the improvements to the Sewer Treatment plant. Kathryn Jenks was recognized and read a letter from Dixie Llewellin dated February 13, 1990, discussing the environmental impacts she sees with the addition of secondary sewage treatment and requesting that the city reinstate the SEPA process and/or prepare an environmental impact statement. Ron McElroy was recognized and read a prepared statement represented to reflect the opinion of a group of residents in the North Beach area against the proposed site and requested that an environmental impact statement be prepared. David Peterson was recognized as a representative of CH2M Hill and responded to concerns previously expressed by residents. He explained that the average number of trucks which will come to the site will be four to five rather than the maximum of twenty which the holding tank can hold. He further explained that the noise coming from the site will be continuous, the latest technology is proposed for the control of odors which are now uncontrolled, and indicated they will be around for many years to come to answer to any mistakes they make in the design. I A discussion ensued about flood control in the area, the use of alternative ways of treatment, what options the council has in regard to the environmental checklist, and what would be the result of delays in completing the construction. Alternatives for disposal of sludge were listed and discussed by the council. Ron McElroy was recognized and asked if DOE could be approached to extend the deadlines because they have added to the delays and inquired further about rates and the height of the building. David was asked to respond to his question which he did. Scott Walker was recognized and spoke against accepting sewage from Cape George. He challenged the estimates of costs and encouraged the city to use wetlands to treat the sewage. He asked the city to consider the sludge as a resource rather than waste. Dyrk Lansdon was recognized and complained about the noise the new plant will generate. He then described the wetlands process used by Cannon Beach, Oregon. Kathryn Jenks was recognized and challenged whether the city has jurisdiction over the wetlands rather than the state. She indicated that an environmental impact statement is not needed and may be too time consuming relative to the benefit. Instead, she requested that opportunities be given for further public input. I Kent Taylor was recognized and commented on the disposition of the sludge relating experience he had in Maryland. A series of questions from the audience about funding, use of the sludge, cost of alternative plans for a smaller plant, and how the storm drainage utility relates to this project, were fielded 375 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF FEBRUARY 13, 1990, Cont. by representatives from CH2M Hill, the Mayor and City Clerk. I Francesca Knowles was recognized and expressed her opposition to the city allowing septage to be dumped at the treatment plant. She alleged that the city would be required to serve 43,000 people as Jefferson County grows and the city will have no control over its the use of the plant. Steve Hayden was recognized and asked how the City can withdraw from the agreement with the county and Cape George. Mayor Shirley indicated this is a question only the city attorney can answer. Mr. Hayden explained that if the city withdraws it will solve a lot of problems in the area. Milton Foss was recognized and explained the election process in Cape George for participation in the use of the City sewage treatment plant. ADJOURNMENT There being no further comments by the public or the city council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:48 PM. .I --M\JMil ~ Mayor -- Attest: I J-J~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 20, 1990 The City council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Twentieth day of February, 1990, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean camfield, John Clise, Mike Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley and Sheila westerman. Councilmember Vern Jones was excused. Also present 'were Clerk- Treasurer David Grove, City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt and Planner Kevin O'Neill. PUBLIC COMMENTS I Mayor Shirley announced that over the weekend a flyer was circulated around town with some erroneous information about the city's plans for the sewer treatment plant. He explained that the city has prep~red a. f~ct she~~.which.h9s b~~~_p~~~~d out.l~~~i~q !UV.L,? a~L:un,n;,e 1::n~c!irma t:.lon. He EXP lairied that it has neV,er bem-. the intent of the city or the Jefferson County Commissioners to serve a population of 43,000 people with the treatment plant. He indicated that the county sees the deliy;@ry of septage to the treatment plant as only a short term solution until a regional treatment facility is built in the count¥. , Cheryl Van Dyke was recognized and invjted the city council to attend the Region 8 Tourism Council meeting on Friday, FI~bruary 23, 1990, at the Shang Hai Restaurant at noon.