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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/06/1968 ..- , -' -:- , 15'7 I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION' OF JULY-I6, 1968 CONTINUED 8 Councilman Lindsey said that he would like to ammend the regular nlotion to the effect that if Dr Dickerson did not put in the road in six months time it would automacticly cancel the vacatio portion of Hood street. Seconded by Councilman Judy. Motion Was carried. Mr Darrel Sisson of Chelan Washington spoke before the counc il sa:y'ing that he had purchased some property in the city which was block L in the EiBenbies Addn. He said the city owns some land in front of his prDperty about 50' wide which tapered down to nothing and asked if hecoulëì buy it. Mayor Protem Siebenbaum referred the request to the street committee for a report at next regular session. ADJOURNMENT '¡ I As there was no further business to come before the council at this time it was moved by Councilman Judy seconded by Councilman Lindsey that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. MAY~~~ ~ ~ I Att6.tJi'-L~ Ci l' .. , MINUTES OF 'rHE REGULAR SESSION OF August 6, 1968 8 August 6, 1968 Port Townsend, Washington The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 6th day of August 1968 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the City Hall. Mayor Smith presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Smith, City Attorney Abraham, City Clerk Youngblood, Councilmen Hoglund, Judy, Ruby, Siebenbaum, Lindsey, Moody. Councilan Scheyer absent. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION It was moved by Councilman Lindsey'seconded by Councilman Ruby that the minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with. Motion carried. / BILLS & CLAIMS I The following bills and claims as audited by the finance committee were presented and acted upon as follows: 8 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND-------------------Voucher No. 5637through 5686 ..-- 7,407.82 WATER FUND-~---------------------------Voucher No. 1920through 1945 ..-- 5#385.96 STREET FUND----------------------------V~>ucher No. l266through 1281 .'-- 1,525.22 GARBAGE FUND--~------------------------Voucher No. 12l2through 1223 u_- 1,657.67 LIBRARY FUND---------------------------Voucher No. l540through 1563 ..-- 877.68 PARK FUND---~--------------------------Voucher No. 804 through 810 .,-- 294.98 FIREMEN RELIEF & PENSION FUND----~-----Voucher Nol 226 through 229 .,-- 51.36 ORDINANCE NO. l506---------------------Voucher Nol 69 through 72 .--- 2,507.05 . It was moved by Councilman Ruby seconded by Councilman Lindsey that~~~lMa~g~ ~~ifl~t~ecî~~k°v,ed draw warrants upon the proper funds for paymC¥lt of same. Motion carl'ied. , OFFICERS REPORT City Clerk The City Clerk reported the regular salary warrants for the Month of July 1968. I CURRENT EXPENSE FUND-----------~-------Voucher WATER FUND-------------~---------------Voucher STREET FUND----------------------------Voucher GARBAGE FUND---------------------------Voucher LIBRARY FUND---------------------------Voucher PARK FUND------------------------------Uoucher FIREMEN RELIEF & PENSION FUND----------Voucher No.56l7 No.1914 No.1260 No.1207 No.1538 No.803 No.224 through through through through through through thro~h 225 5636 u_- 6,075.47 1919 --- 1,831.43 1265 u_- 2i183.67 1211 u_- 1,921.72 1539 ..-- 431.43 u_- 280.53 ..-- 300.00 TREASURER The Treasurers Report was read in full for the Month of July 1968 and was ordered filed. I POLICE The Police Report WaS read in ,full for the Month of July 196B and VIas ordered filed. BUILDING PERMITS - .. - , , , '8 The following bui Iding permits were presented and ac ted upon as fol10ws: James H. Tichgelaar, Remodel Home, 1909 Haines, $500.00 Eo; R. McKee, Addition to Hill Top Taver, 22'X5~, Concfete Blick, Sims Way, $4,,000.00. Robert Sahli, House, 24IX42', Frame, Lot No. 5,_Ellis Addn. $17,000..00. Robert Sahli, House, 24!X40!, Frame, Lot No.4, Ellis Addn. $15,000..00. Norman F. Smith, Roof over Gas Pu!l1PlS, l6'X36', Frame:, City Limits"Grovery, $500.00. Vern Geick, Fence, 100'X3', wire, 518 willow, $200.00. Vern Geick, Addition to Home, 25'X30', Frame, 31st & Sheridan, $2 000.00. ' Gèórge Capriotti, Addn. to building, 10'X20', Water & Sims, Way. $1,000.00. James V. Jensen, Sur.face Bank Parking Lot, Asþhalt, Quincy & Washington, $4,500.00. Donald J. Yantz, Patio, l6'X32', Frame, 917 Hufford, $120.00. Alfred E. Le,e, Porch, 5'XlO', Frame, 1406 Taylor, $150.00. . It was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Judy that the building permits be granted. Upon the question, Councilman Siebenbaum asked if the perm;its of George Capriotdt~tat Wa ter and Sims, way Was in the fire zone. Ci ty Attorney Abraham checked the ordlnance an 1 . was found that it was out of _the fire zone ~ Ma:yor Smi t~n c alle~ for a vote. Motion was carrled. - 158 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 6, 1968 CONTINU'E.:D - -.. -- ,_-n- a- -- - -,----, ---- __M_--__-'-_----------------- - - --, - --.., ---'--- -,--- ------- COMMUNICAT IONS The following connnunication were presented and ac ted upon as follcw s: 8 From Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce - August 5, 1968 to:wit: The Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Port Townsend City Hall Port Townsend, Washington Gentlemen: I Many or our memb :rs have been favorabley impressed by courtesy parking privileges af'fording them while they were tourists in neighboring cities. In order to ascertain whether or not such a plan wo ,¡ld be feasible here, we would like to arrange a meeting with the chief of police and the appropriate committ-;e of the city council. If such a meeting can be arranged, we would certainly like the mayor to be in attendance if possible. Respectfully yours, Port Townsend Chamber Of Commeree A. Clemens Grady Secretary I S~ T'I-) Mayor R~lliv~ referred the pbove communivation to the Police and Finance colnmittee, for a report at the next regular session. From A. Clemens Grady fort Townsend, Wn. July 5, 1968 to;wit Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Port Townsend City Hall Port Townsend, Washington 8 RE: Tap #2432, P and Ash Streets (Golf Club) Honrable Sirs: The above identified Tap has been placed on city property which is under lease to the Blks for a golf course. Many cities operate a municipal golf course, but we feel financial aids make it impossible for the city of Port Townsend to do so. As a result, the Elks are op~rating it without a profit, of course, providing as service which is in the nature of a Public ~ark. In view of all theettuities and the fact that the Tap is installed on city prop:rty, we feel that there should be no cha~e for the same. We would appreciate your consideraticn. Respectfully yours, Port Towns end Elks Golf Co1jr:3e A. Clemens Grady After some discussion Mayor Smith referred the above communication tb~the water committee for a report at 'the next regular session. I From Statewide City Employees Retirement System, Gale I. Youngblood City Clerk Port Townsend, Washington 98368 Tacoma, Wn. Aug. 1, 1968 to:wit Re: Novie L. Roberts Membership No. 6012-58 8 Dear Mickey: The member will attain normal service retirement age 65 by November 1,1968. The retirement date may be extended one year by council action. Please advise at your early convenience if the member is to be extended or will ma1i:e aj)plicatio:p to retire. I Sincerely, Statewide City Employees Retirement System Earle Tinius Executive Secretary Mayor Smit~ said he would contact ~~ Roberts about the abbve communication. From Jefferson County Civil Defense Port Townsend, Wn. Aug. 5, 1968 to-wit: I The Honrable Frank Smith Mayor, City of Port Townsend & Members of City Council Gentlemen: In accordance with Federal and State provisions, the title to the following described vehicle to the City One Fire truck, American 1942 model JR V12 said vehicle is now, and has been, since February 1960, a unit of Jeff'erson CO1~ty Civil Defense, maintained and operated by the Port Townsend Fire Department. All Federal and State interest in the above vehicle ceases with the transfer 0,: this title to the City of Port Townsend and said city need not account to the Federal Office of Civil Defense nor the state for the use, maintenance or disposal of said vehicle after this date. Certificate of title attached and released herewith. undersigned does hereby t:ransfer and assign of Port Townsend. LaFrance 8 Ii Sinc erely , John Doubek Direc_tor Jefferson Coun~r Civil Defense - U I 8 I ,I 1 8 I 8 I ,I 8 lS9 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 6, 1968 CONTINUED Mayor Smith said that he had a couple of communications that he would like to comment on, the first was that the Washington Traffic Safety Commission has included Fort Townsend in a safety Sllir:'vey and that they would be around sometime in the near future to talk with the Chief of . Police, council members, Mayor and school authorities. On the Other communication, he said was from the pastor of the Trinity Methodist Church in which ,the pa:::tor complimented Chief Ph~ey for work he had ~one for the young ones in the church. CO~ÆITTEE REPORTS Councilman Lindsey reported on the request of Mr Darrel Sisson to purchase a portion of City property on Discovery Road. He said it had been discussed by the street committee and all were in accord in not selling the property that Mr Sisson want'9d to purchase at this time. OLD BUSINESS Mayor Smith said that the council in previous action, approved the automatic water valve, and in the course of' the work it appears that some slight change in the valve might be advisable, the change would be whether to use an 8" or a 6" valve, the 6" would. be large enough for the population at this time, the 8" would take care of future growth. --' Mr Dei ts, Crown Zellerbach plant engineer, stated tlu~.t--apropos-ed change in the type of automatic valve, he said the orginal proposal i:-lvolved/ a motor-type control valve' , this has been found to involve complex mechanics and would re'sul t in involved maintenance, in view towarCi. getting rid of all the 1 i ttle black boxes it involved, ("uotati:ms have been obtained on 6 and 8 inch butterfly valves. Mr Dei ts recommended acquisition and ins talla,tion of an 8" valve which would be around 200.00 more but still within the budgeted amouat. It was moved by Councilman Judy seconded by Councilman Ruby that the city clerk be authorized to order the recommended balve by Mr Déits. Motion carried. - Councilman Ruby complained of improper use of water by county resi,dents. Mayor Smitp reminded him that the council had voiced its position on that matter at a recent meeting, saying again that the hooking up of trailers and etc to exis ting residentia.l taps, would not be allowed~ ORDINANCE NO. 1538 The City aCl.erk informed the Mayor & Counc il that an ordinanct3 had been prep:arèd on the vacation ofa portion of Hood Street and was now ready for passage or rejection. AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF HOOD STREET NORTHERLY FROM THE NORTH LINE OF 35TH STREET EXTENDING TO THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF BLOCK 9 IN THE PLAT OF DAVID'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, RE- SERVING EASEMENTS TIiEREIN, AND PROVIDING FOR A CONDITION OF CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS AND PATIfENT OF COST. " It was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Judy that the first reading be considered the second reading and the third reading be by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1538 was again read for the third time by ti tl'3 onl:y' and it was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Hoglund that Ordinan,~e No. 1538 do now pass. Motion carried. Mayor Smith said that under old business he would like to bring up the Hastings Sewer again, saying that while the bills are not all in,;it lookds as if there would be around 50,000. left in the construction Jfîund, of this about 30,000. is on hand. For the amonnt of around 30,000. we can see our way clear on this size project and by talking to the city crew, city engineer, feel that we do have a good or:portunity to go ahead wi th the c:i ty doing the job and useing the plans prepared by Carey & Kramer with certain money saving modi:ficatións. After some fllir:'ther discussion it was moved by Councilman Moody seconded by Councilman Judy that the city proceed with installation of Hastings Street Sewer extension in so far as funds on hand permit. Motion carried. Councilman Hoglund said that about a year ago the city had looked into the property next to the treatment center for future use for the sewer, department. He said that he had again talked to Mr Porter and the property still was for sale and thought that it should be looked into agaiw. After some discussion, Councilman Judy made a motion seconded by Councill1'1.an Ruby that the Finan~e Committee be authorized to reopen negotiations with Mr Porter on the property in question. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further bus iness to come before the council at this time it was moved by Councilman Siebenbaum seconded by Councilman Judy that the meeting 6.0 now adjourn. Motion carried. f) Attest: /-i .¿/:r:-~ ,~ CiVC rk !ÆA~~~~~ - - - - - - --