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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/01/1972 3ß7~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSl;IoN -JANUARY ,18 ~- 1972, CONTINUED- - 8 NEW BUSINESS Under new business the following ordinance was presented and acted ~pon as follow~:- oRDIN~NCENO. 1634 AN ORDINnNCE ENACTING AND PROVIDING RULES OF THE ROAD FOR CITY STREETS, BY THE ADOPTION BY REFER- ENCE OF THÈ STATE OF WASHINGTON RULES OF THE ROAD. I It was moved by Councilman Hoglund, seconded by Councilman Scheyer that the first reading be considered the second reading and the third readiAg by title. only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1634 was again read for the third time by title only and it was moved by Counci~man Hoglund, seconded by Councilman-Scheyer that Ordinance No. 1634 be now adopted. Motion carried. - The following ordinance was presented and acted-upon az follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1635 I AN ORDINANCE ENACTING AND PROVIDING A CRIMINAL CODE FOR THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, DEFINING OFFENSES AND- ENACTING REGULATIONS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE PRO- TECTION OF THE PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, WELFARE AND PROPERTY, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFORE. It was moved by CouncilmanScheyer, seconded by Councilman Hufford -that the first reading be considered the second reading and the third reading by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance N¿. 1635 was again read- for the third time by title only and it was moved by Councilman Scheyer, secondecl by 'Councilman Hoglund that Ordinance No. 1635 be now adopted. Motion ~~~~ carried. - - 8 ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to come before the council Scheyer, seconded by Councilman Hoglund that the meeting do now Attest:~~ ß.Q~ Deputy Cit~ lerk was moved by Councilman carried.. - ' YL- I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR' SESSrON~FEBRUARY 1, 1972 The City Council of the, City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 1st day of February, 1972, at 7:30 P.M., in the council chambers in City Hall, Mayor Steve presiding. . ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, Deputy City Clerk Pedersen, Councilmen Scheyer, Hoglund, Camfield, Sahli, Hufford. Councilman Judy absent. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION 8 It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Hufford that the minutes of the pr~vious sess~on-be- dispensed with. Mo~ion carrie~. BILLS & CLAIMS The following bills~and claims were presented and acted upon as follows: I CURRENT EXPENSE FUND..............V~ucher No. WATER-SEWER FUND..................Voucher No. LIBRARY FUND......................Voucher No. PARK FUND..........~..............Voucher No. STREET FUND.......................Voucher No. GARBAGE FUND......................Voucher No. FIREMENìs RELIEF & PENSION........Voucher No. B786 3436 2676 1282 2349 2153 379 through through through through through through through B8~0.............$15,570.71 3468............. 6,466.57. 2677............. 2,137.40 1292............. 868.83 2379............. 5,634.19 2155............. 2,353.78 381............. 385.88 It was moved by Councilman Hoglund, seconded by Councilman Camfield that the bills and claims be approved as read and the Mayor and Clerk draw warrants upon the prope-r funds for the p~yment of same. Motion carried. - COMMITTEE REPORTS. I Mayor Steve requested that the council be prepared-at the next meeting to nominate and elect someone to fill the vacant council seat~ COMMUNICATIONS The follòwing communications were presented and acte~ upon as follows: Jan. 27, 1972 Honorable Frank M. Smith Subject: EDA Project No. 07-11-00779, City ~f Port Townsend, Washingto~ 8 Dear Mayor Simth: We have received the attached letter from Mr. Wallin, a resident of your City. His le~ter raises some questions regarding zoning and/or the legality of the re-zoning. W: would apprec~ate clar- ification on this matte~. If there are any questions, please do not hes~tat8 to call. Sincerely, /s/ Donald L. Gould, Açting Chief Pu~lic Works Division, Economic Development Administration . , 3-68 mINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION, FEBRUARY 1, 1972, CONTINUED ------- - -------- ---- ----- "- - -------,------_____'n______-----~----'------ ---.-----,_._---------- -----.--.------- ------ Mayor Steve referred this communication to the City Attorney for action. The following petition was presented: The residents and property oweners of the area of Cherry and P Streets would like to petition the City Council and Mayor against the location of the proposed city barn for equipment storage and repair in this area. Reasons: It would (a) have a dèfinate adverse effect on real estate value. (b) create unfavorable noise in repairing and moving the heavy equipment. (c) cause extra heavy traffic on Cherry Street (d) prevent children in the area from playing in waht has been for years, a safe area (e) soon be too small for its original pupose if the city expands. The petition was signed by 22 property owners. committee, Robert Sahli for action. The Mayor referred it to the chairman of the building Also read was the following addressed to Charles Wallin in response to letter hè had sent to EDA, that had been presented at the last council meeting. Jan. 24, 1972 Mr. Charles E. Wallin Subject: EDA Project No. 07-11-00779 Dear Mr. Wallin: - . Thank you for your letter of January 16, 1972, We appreciate your concern as an interested citizen. As previously explained to you, the purpose of the Public Works Impact Program was to employ as many people as soon as possible. The application had to be submitted within a short time table. Because of the above, all clearances and final plans and specifications had to be submitted with the application. Perhaps because of these requirements, your City has acted hastily. clarifiaction. We are writing the City asking for Sincerely, /s/ Donald L. Gould, Acting Chief Public Works Division, Econcomic Development Agency BID OPEl'JING The bids to furnish the City with one 1972 4-door police car were opened and read as follows: Bid No.1 - Kruse Car Center Jan. 25, 1972 In response to your Call for Bids to furnish the Police Department with one 1972 police car, wer submit the following: 1972 Plymouth Satellite 4-dr. sedan, Model RL41 Plus State Sales Tax: TOTAL DEVLIVERED PRICE: $2873.22 143.66 $3016.88 Above vehicle to be equipped to meet or exceed specification. /s/ John E. Kruse Bid No.2 - Kruse Car Center Jan. 31, 1972 In addition to our bid dated 1-25-72 to furnish the Police Department with one 1972 Plymouth Satellite 4-dr. sedan, as per specifications, we submit this supplementary bid for your consideration. One 1972 Plymouth Satellite 4-dr. sedan equipped with 318-cu. in. V8 engine, torqueflite transmission, power steering and other options esceeding your specifications. Exterior color: Gold metallic. Your Cost: $3050.00 State Sales Tax: 152.50 TOTAL COST: $3202.50 We wish to advise that this vehicle has been in service for the preceding three months at Port Townsend School District for Driver Education classes. Current Mileage is 7435. - - - - - - - - - - - - This vehicle is r~ady for immediate delivery. - - - -.- - -. - - -.. - - - - -. . - - - - - - - - Is/' John E. Kruse'" -, - -- It was moved by Courncilman Hoglunds8conded by Councilman Camfield that bid-No.-! be- accepted. carried. Motion PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing on the request of St. John Hospital for vacation of Eighth between Wilson and Gise; Wilson between seventh and eighth; all in Eisenbeis Addition to the City of Port Townsend was opened. As there was no comment from the audiance the hearing was closed. A letter from the Planning Commission was read which recomme nded against the granting of the petition. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Hoglund to grant the vacation. motion carried. City Attorney Abraham announced that the City received the 4th of seven payments from the pipe litigation suit and recommeoaed it be deposited in the Water-Sewer Fund. It was moved by Councilman Scheyer, seconded by Councilman Hufford that this be done. Motion carried. BID OPENING As the time was now 8:00 P.M. the bids for the restoration of City H~ll were opened and read as follows: Interior Restoration: $69,504.00 68,504.00 67,504.00 Cotton Corporation Alternate #1 Alternate #2 Structural Re~aits: $ 1,350.00 Cotton Corporation Equipment Storage ~ Building: Cotton Corporation $38,349.00 8 I I 8 I 8 I I 8 ~l69' mINUTES OF THE REtULAR SESSION, FEBRUARY 1, 1972, CONTINUED 8 Equipment Storage Building (Cont.) Charawell& Enger ~ònst. $38,549.00 Boland Construction Co. 42,953.00 ~xterior Restoration ~acific Waterproofing & Restoration $18,840.00- Electrical Delta Electric $20,254.00 - - Furniture ~epair Dean's Upholstery , $7,250.00- I Ernies's ~pholstery A'lternate #1 8,000.00 6-,850.00 Paul ill. Palmer 5,000.00 , - Boland Construction - 4,985.00 Prior to the bid opening Roger French, City Engineer, ~eminded the bidders that tha bids would bnly be read tonight and would be awarded at the next council meeting, Feb. 15th. I OLD BUSINESS The request by the medical building for a variance was again brought on the floor. Councilman Scheyer stated that under -the :zoning code, the medical Building is required to. prov-,ide' 23 parking sp'aces for the' , amount of floor space in the new building. He stated that they would be unable to provide this and thus needed a variance~ The attorney for the abutting property owaers spoke strongly against the granti~ of the variance stating that ,it would seriously'jepardize the pro'perty rights of his clients. He called the council's attention to Section 6_.10 of the Zoning Ordinance reminding them that they must make findings under this section in order to grant a variance. After considerable discussion it was moved by Councilman Hoglund, seconded by Councilman Hu{(ord to grant the variance. ~otion carried. - - 8 mayor Steve set a public hearing for marcn 7th on a request for zoning amendment from Boland Const. - --Councilman Såhli said hè would meet with people who are' objecting to the" location of the Equipment --: storage Building. An informal meeting time was set for February 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers, to discuss the problem further. All-council members ánd any member of the public are inVited. ' . -mayor Steve announced thåt the 'Civil Service Board is holding a public heaI'ing -on the case -of John Doubek at the Courthouse, Feb. 'II åt 9:30 A.m. ADJOURNmENT I As there was no further business to come before the council at this time, it was moved by Councilman Hoglund, second~d by Councilman Sch~yer that the meeting do now adjou motion carried. mA YOR ~3:~ - , AttestQ~~ Q~ Deputy City~lerk mINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 15, 1972 8 ,- - - -- -- ---- The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session Ithis 15th day of February, 1972, at 7:30 p.m., in the council chambers in City Hall~ mayor Steve presiding. ,ROLL CALL Officers and ,members ,present were as follows: mayqr Steve, City Attorney Abraha~, Dep~ty City C~erk Pedersen, Councilmen ~~~~~M~ Hoglund, Judy, :Camfield and Sahli. Councilman Scheyer and Hu~ford 'ab~ent.-" mINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION I It was -moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Cou~cilman ,Judy .that the minutes-of the pr~vious sessiòn be dispensed with. motion carried. commUNICATIONS The following petition was read: I February 10, 1972 City Council Port Townsend, Wa. 98368 Gentlemen: We, the undersigned, petition the City of Port and L_streets because of inadequate lighting from J Townsend for a street light on th~ corner of Cherry to m Streets. /s/ George F. Anderson Thomas C. muiledy IYIrs. C I Lance ub ey- -Donald W. Rosbach Gwen Rosbach Lee E. Lefler - Judith C. Lefler The mayor referred this to the Street Light Committee. - .. 8 The mayor announced that applications will be accepted for the Police Force. will be announèing the time and date of the examination. -The Civil ~ervice B6ard --- mayor Steve announced that he appointed Leila G. ~arms £0 the Library:8oard effective Dec._31,1971,for~_- afiv8 year term. ! mayor Steve announced a proposed sub-division ordinance has been presented to the City Council by the Planning Commission for study.