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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/02/1985 135 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 18, 198~ Cont. I Councilmember Camfield that 1) an additional payment of $1,000 be made to the individuals or teams not selected to acknowledge the added out-of-pocket expenses ¡experienced by the artists to provide models suitable to public process and exhibition, 2) the advice of someone experienced in public art contract admin- ¡istration be utilized, 3) the contract provide terms which allow the artists and the community to continue creative interaction to complete the project, and 4) arrangements be made for publication and design rights with ë,ll the artists. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims for the Memorial Fund presented earlier in the ~eeting be approved for payment when sufficient funds are available which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. Towne Point Planned Unit Development Agreement. Mr. Stricklin E:xplained that the city crews have been asked to make certain repairs to the sewer system in the Towne Point Mobile Home Park and he wants the commitment from Mr'. Robert Sahli that the city will be reimbursed for all costs. Mayor Shirley suggested that if the city is góing to enter into an agreement, that a deposit or sinking fund be !included to assure timely payment. It was indicated that a resolution and re- vised agreement will be prepared for the council~s consideration. Councilmember ¡Kenna made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. 1985 Activity. Mayor Shirley reported that the city is startin~1 1985 in better financial shape than any other recent year. Secondary Sewer will be addressed for completion in 1988, problems with the model conservation act requirements will be addressed with the Bonneville Power Administration, implementin9 the new computer system, and addressing the handicapped requirement of Federal Shared Revenue are on the agenda. The funding of storm sewers and roads with the possibil ity of introducing a bond issue to the voters will be explored. EXECUTIVE SESSION I Mayor Shirley declared a recess into executive session at 9:33 P.M. to discuss personnel matters and pending legal action. j 'The meeting was reconvened at that time by Mayor Shirley. ADJOURNMENT 10:02 P.M. and immediately declared adjourned at Attest: j)~~ ~MU Mayor 0-- City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 1985 ~he City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 2nd day of January, 1985, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. I ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Friedp Imislund, Glenn (son, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Jim Parker. Also present werE City Attorney ~eith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Strickl in, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. Councilmember Hunt asked to be excused because she would be out of town. MINUTES Icouncilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the ¡written and to dispense with the reading of them Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. minutes of December 18, 1984, as which was seconded by Councilmem~er / '-------, 136 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 1985 Cont. ----- ._- ----- ----------.---- ----------------------------------------------------------- 1---- - -------------------------------------;I-~~~ND C"LA I~~--------------- IThe following bills and claims were presented for payment: ¡ i I Current Expense Street Library Park Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and ReI ief Memor i a 1 Payro 11 $24,835.15 6,494.86 2,444.68 911.19 3 ,004. 1 4 1,311.20 10,478.75 2,568.68 1,577.79 3,156.83 28,100.96 ¡COUnCilmember Camfield made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously ¡by vo ice vote. I I IA letter dated December 27, 1984, from Harold S. Rohring to Ted Stricklin was copied ¡for the council requesting permission to cut down one Madrona tree on Hendricks I ¡Street right-of-way between 27th and 26th streets. After a brief discussion, ¡Councilmember Kenna made a motion to grant his request which was seconded by jcouncilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The council received a copy of the November, 1984, street 1 ighting bill to evaluatte the cost of operation with daily costs and annual cost calculated by Mr. Grove. j Councilmember Parker suggested that the Light committee meet to consider the present useage and future pol icy toward 1 ighting the streets. I ~he council received a ruling by the court of appeals on the right to sue the cit, ¡for the Haydens and DeWeeses over the vacation of Lawrence Street. Mr. Harper ex-¡ plained that this is the first time that the courts have ruled that anyone other than the abutting property owners have a standing to challenge action of this type. He indicated that this judgement has nothing to do with the merit~ òf the case. I I COMMITTEE REPORTS I ~ater/Sewer/Street. Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee has met with Ithe Public Util ity District No.1 Commissioners and have reached agreement oñ most þf the provisions to a water service agreement for the Hastings Loop. A draft dod- ~ment is in the hands of the City Attorney. He reported that the PUD is going ah~ad with development of hydro-electric power in spite of the vote because of legal I ftatis found just before the election. Councilmember Kenna reported that the sign promoting tourism scheduled for installation at ~eystone is in the lobby are¡ bf city hall. ! þarbage Service. Councilmember Imislund reported that she has received reports about garbage not being picked up. She indicated that people are not reading ~he advertising in the paper and suggested that a notice attached to the cans might be helpful. After a brief discussion, Mayor Shirley indicated that he ~ould discuss this with Agness Walker. I I I ~treet Sanding. Councilmember Imislund reported that she also received reports t at hot enough sanding was done on city streets during the recent storm. Mr. Stricklin ~eported that it is not possible for the city to sand all 77 miles of city street ko their attention is given to the areas around the schools and the main roads only. I ~easing of city land. Mr. Harper reported that the Athletic Club is interested i ~easing a portion the the parking lot behind city hall for a batting cage. Mayor Shirley explained that he has advised them to be really prepared when they come to the city council with a proposal so as to not further reduce available parking. Mr. Harper had concerns for liability and legal right to lease publ ic land for þrivate enterprise. Mayor Shirley indicated that clear publ ic benefit would need to be established. , i ¡ Business License Ordinance. Mr. Harper reported that in light of recent court ~ecisions on Mr. Cady's appeal about state business licensing, our local business , -..- I I I 137 t1 tNUTE$ Of THE. REGtJLAR $E$S'tQN OF JANUARY 2,1985 Cont. - - ---- -----~----------- -----------------.-- -------.------ _n___- ----------- n---- --. --- I icense ordinance wi II nee~--~~-~e--~:~;s-e-d-'-~~'--;d-~n~~f-y the act-i~n-~S~--;~g~s-tr~~ion-r-- rather than licensing. ¡ ~ah Tai Lagoon Park Land Aquisition. Mr. Harper reported that Mrs. Werner has, indicated her willingness to donate her interest in the property near the lagoon I to the city. I Mayor Shirley announced several meetings coming up in the next two months which he thought might be of interest to the council. BID OPENING The following bids were opened and read aloud during the meeting: Thomas Oil Harper Oil Regular Gasol ine Unleaded Gasol ine Diesel Fu rnace 0 i I $1.0394 1.096 .7889 .7889 $ .884 .924 .795 .795 Councilmember Kenna made a motion to accept the apparent low bid from Harper Oil ¡ for the gasoline and Thomas Oil for the Diesel and Furnace Oil which was seconded' ,bY Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I OLD BUSINESS I Kah Tai Lagoon Park Development. Mayor Shirley reported that the contract with Carey/Caldwell to do the design work has been terminated. He indicated that both: sides of the agreement were having problems with it, and it was agreed that ter- ' mination of this contract would be mutually beneficial. Concern was expressed with the potential for future consultants to face the same problems. Mayor: Shirley explained that part of the problem was that Robert DeWolfe was out of the: picture by the time the contract was signed. He had been an important aspect of . this firm and the Park board used him to evaluate the work done by Carey/ Caldwelh. Mayor Shirley reported that members of the council and he will need to take a í more active role in the selection process, if success is going to be achieved. ! RESOLUTION NO. 85-01 A RESOLUTION FOR CONTRACTING TO MAINTAIN TOWNE POINT PUD SEWER SYSTEM Mayor Shirley explained that the agreement has been rewritten to provide for a deposit in advance to cover the cost of the work. Councilmember Ison made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 85-01 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 2008 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND WAGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1985 I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Mayor Shirley indicated that he would 1 ike the title of secretary in section 1 changed to Administrative Assistant. ¡He explained that the intent is to give her a little more responsibility and authority as far as the Mayor and Publ ic Works Director are concerned. The ¡ Mayor indicated that she will become an exempt employee under the union contract.' Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the first reading be considered the' second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2008 which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed by roll call vote with five councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Imislund voted against the motion. . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting p;;:~ t~ City Clerk was adjourned at 8:11 P.M. by de- 63::b~jll,,¡ Mayor ~~ l