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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/1972 8 I 1- 8 .'. I 8 I I 8 '~I'" '....... ":;:-.J..o.~'~.' 371. mINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF £,~BRY!\RY_15 L~9~~L~O~1.:~NUED -- d.. -.., .".. ..---.-..- ----------.-..-'-_u. -.- -.-. .-..... ADJOURNmENT As there was no further business to come before the Judy, seconded by Councilman Hoglund that the meeting do at this time, it was moved by Councilman motion carried. A HE 5T ,~~ ~~'~"'--J Deputy City erk .~~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 7.1972 Port Townsend, Washington Ii , The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, met in regular session this 7th day of March 1972, at 7:30 p.m. I, ~n ~he council chambers in City Hall. Mayor Steve presiding. ROLL CALL ;¡ Officers and members present werè'. as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Clerk Youngblood, ¡i Councilmen Scheyer, Judy, 6amfield, Sahli, Hufford. Councilman Hoglund absent. I! MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION I; It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy th~t the minutes of the previous session be II dispensed with. Motion carried. il II .j II :\ 1: I, Ii " II II '1'/ I t was moved by Councilman Sahli, seconded by Councilman Camfield that the bills & claims be approved as read and the Mayor and City Clerk draw warrants upon the proper funds for payment of same. Motion carried. BILLS & CLAIMS The-fóllowing Bills & Claims were presented and acted upon as follows: CURRENT EXPENSE FUND-----------------------Vbucher No. WATER-SEWER FUND------------------=--------Voucher No, STREET FUND--------------------------------Voucher No. GARBAGE FUND-------------------------------Voucher No. LIBRARY EUND-------------------------------Voucher No. PARK FUND----------------------------------Voucher No. FIREMEN PENSION & RELIEF NUND--------------Voucher No. CITY HALL RESTORATION PROJECT #071100779--- 8861 through 8953__- $19,376.21 3469 through 3503 ---$ 5,927.64 2380 through 2413 ---$ 7,566.73 2175 through 2197 ---$ 3,032.00 2730 throug~ 2763 ---$ 1,883.78 1293 through 1304 ---$ 774.65 382 $ 341.25 $ 1,027.73 C~MMITTEE REPORTS '! Mayor Steve informed the council that he was going to add the Garbage DepartmEnt to the Building Committee, Ii and appoint Councilman Sahlie to the Finance Committee. ;1 Mayor Steve reported that he Bad an agreement that he would put off with the Union and Police Department. ;i I! Mayor Steve announcEl that he had received a letter from the Parks and Recreation Commission informing us that !! the Bell Tower had been placed on the Washington State register of Historic Places and also the grave of James ¡, G. Swan. ;, ' Mayor Steve said that that,~there was an item dror an Historic GI!ant on City Hall that he woulp. like to bring up , :1 and asked the City Engineer to explain the grant to the council. , Engineer French said that last year the former hayor was informed that there !,Iight be a grant available to the , city for $20,000.00, but the city woUld have the match the $20,000.00. H~ said that the first of the Month Mayor 'j Steve had a call from Olympia that the grant of $20,000.00 was available if. the city had the matching funds, the, !i Mayor, the President of the Historical Society and himself went to Olympia and met with a Mrs Betty Meyet' nnd was' i; informed that in order to obtain this grant of 20,000.00 it would be necessary to spend 40,000.00 and after the ! 40,000.00 was spent, it would be six or eight months after approval at Washington DC, we would receive the twenty' .! thousand of our matching funds. Engr. French said he had a plan that he had madE' up that was in four phases, 1\ after explaini;ng the four phases to the council on how it would work, he said the plan would require approval :1 of the State Parks &: Recreati-m Commission. !: Mayor Steye s~id that Mrs Meyers. would like to know. as soon as po~sible, if ~he city wa~ted the grant, if not , they would g1.ve ~t to someone else ~n the state, he sa1d he would br1ng the subJect up aga~n later in the meeting.,; COMMITTEE R$PORTS Mayor Steve Announced we now have the proposed sub division ordinance, it was just received today, and would not take action until all has had a chance to study the ordinance. Mayor Steve informed the council that the EDÃ on the city hall project would not kick back any money to ~he city until fifty percent of the project or invoices were presented, in the meantime there would be around eighty thousand due to pay the contractors, he was informed by th~ engineer that there was around thirty two thousand in the fund so would be around a total of fifty thousand the city would have to dig up. Mayor Steve said that he might be able to borrow that amount interest free, he would know in a day or so, so would hold off until the next meeting. Councilman Saäli reported on the trade deal with Mr Eronimo, they had been negotiating, at the present time it is ten lots for ten lots, that is the way it stands now, and thought it would go through. ¡¡ II 1 Ii Councilman Judy reported on the meetings with the PU D on the proposed well in the Tri-Ci ty Area, saying there :: had been a Resolution drawn up, the PUD would like to have assurance from the city that they are interested so they can go ahead and drill the well. Councilman Sahli commented that we are not obligated to take this well over unless it meets the citys approval" and it has to be accepted to States Water Standarl3 before going into the city lines. Councilman Judy said that he had been told that the water could be put into the city lines without additional c1j!çmbme, filtering that it would be patible water going in to the line with out any additional cost. Engineer French asked the question, was he to assume in that statement,3>thàtsiretare,.no"'.1I:enger discussing the dilution of their water and our water system and meet demands that. it will be brought in and useablewithout dilution. Councilman Judy answer was yes, that it would be saleable water. " I, --'----. .,-- _. ....- "..- .-' -.--,..----.--- .~'. - ~~:..o:....' ~'-' .~ ,'"", - :~"ià';, ':....... . - -- 3-fl2 -,-- --.-- MDIUTES OF ~HE REGULAR SESSION _OF MJ\13ÇH 7.., 1972, .9°N'!::r.N{JED____- ------- --- - -'----- ----- -----'- ---_.-. - . -. -- - -- ....... -. --.__._,..~-- -----_._- . -.---.-.-.---,---.-----..----- . Mayor Stète said he would take up the resolûtion later in the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Steve opened the hearing for Boland Construction Co. for spot rezoning, the request was again read, the following letter from the Planning Commission was read. February 14,1972 Honorable Mayor City Council MembeÞs City of Port Townaend Gentlemen, The Port Townsend Planning Commission, at the regular January 31,1972 meeting, held a Public Hearing on the request of Claude M. Boland, for a Rezone of Property located at the intersection of Garfield and Madison Streets. ,The public was present and heard, and the request was discussed by those attending. The Port Townsend Planning Commission therefore makes the recommendation to the City Council to deny this request on the grounes that, while the need may exist for more areas for apartment buildings, this 6ommission would not recommend establishment of a small R-3 zone at this location, as it is in conflict with the large R-l zone around it. Port Townsend Planning Commission Kay Miner, Chairman From the public, Mr Paul Nickerson, spoke against the request to rezone, and presented to the Mayor a petition five signatures also objecting. Mr. R. A. Manning, also spoke against the request to rezone and pr~sented to the Mayor a petition with thirty one signatures objecting to the request to rezone. Mr. Joseph Ciprioti also spoke against the request. Mr. Richard Spindor spoke in favor of the request. Mayor Steve asked it there were anymore who would like to speak for or against, hearing none, Mayor Steve closed the public hearing. Councilman Camfield made a motion seconded by Councilman Scheyer that the request to rezone be denied. Upon the question, Coucilman Hufford spoke in favor of the project. Councilman Sahli, pointed out a need for more apartment area, that it was a good plan, its fault is with the orginal plan, he felt the planning body should get busy immediately and start zoning property for more multiple dwelling area. Councilman Camfield stated this particular project was the first of its type, involving a vacant site in an R-l residential Zone and council action would set a precedent one way or the other, he said wither we have a zoning ordinance or we junk it. Attorney Abraham informed the council that rezoning of a site less than one hundred by one hundred feet in size might not hold up in court. ,He said that R-3 areas are small, rezoning of this individual lot would border on the spot zoning concept. After some further discussion, Mayor Steve called for a roll call vote. Councilmen Sahli, Scheyer, Judy, Camfield voted yae, Councilman Hufford, voted nae. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Steve opened the hearing for the vacation of an alley by Mr Emil A. Nelson & Edna Nelson and Walter D. Rogers. The petition was again read, the following letter from the Planning Commission was read. March 7,1972 Honorable Mayor City Council Members City of Port Townsend Gentlemen; At the February 1972 meeting of the Port Townsend Planning Commission, Mr. Emil Nelson was present to request the Commission to re-submit a recommendation to the City Council concerning an alley vacation at Block 26 of the O.C. Hastings Addition. Because of this meeting with Mr. Nelson, the Port Townsend Planning Commission wishes to recommend to the City Council to grant the petition for vacation of- this alley, PROVIDED all other property owners along said alley will sign the petition of Mr. Nelson. Mayor Steve question came Petition. It be approved. Sincerely, Kay Minor, Chairman Port Townsend Planning Commission called for comments from the public, hearing none, he declared the public hearing closed. The up if all signatures abuttingtheaililey was on the petition. All that were required were on the was moved by Councilman Judy seconded by Councilman Hufford that the petition to vacate the alley Motion carried. Mayor Steve said that he had received a letter from Mr. Randolf, Port Engineer, in reference to the informal meeting of City and Port Officials on Feb. 21. the letter said that both the Port and City realized that there exists a need for sewer in the Port Townsend Port area, the Port would commence working on the engineering problem and would keep the city engineer informed of the progress. Mayor Steve said that under new business he had a resolution on the water situation in the Tri-City area, and asked the City Clerk to read the following Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 72-2 WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Port Townsend is mindful of the fact that the lack of an adequate supploy of potable water to those residents in the now denoted Tri=City area of Jefferson County is a disturbing factor in the continued financial stability of our city, and WHEREAS, after considerable study and effort on the part of Jefferson County Public Utility District No.1, that body has been unable to resolve the prmblem with any degree of satisfaction working as an independent unit, but has indicated an intention to join and cooperate with the City of Port Townsend in order to achieve the objectives to be obtained, that is--the City of Port Townsend continue water service to this county area and to expand its system to meet demand, and WHEREAS, said Jefferson County Public Utility District No.1 has made the following proposal, viz: 1. To provide a working well near Hadlock capable of producing 200,000 gallons, of water per day of a quality commensurate with the standard exacted by the State Board of Health for domestic water; 2. To insatall the necessary controls, meter and piping to connect th$ well to the City's Hadlock-Irondale distribution system, and; . IN CONSIDERATION of the foregoing the City would assume control of the well; perform all maintenance and incur sought 8 I "-. ' I 8 I 8 I I 8 8 I I 8 I 8 I I -8 Lc.:io..~...~- .' 3r¡3 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF M_~~!I- J ~ _.~9J2.LgON'~IN_U~J? -. --- u----- ---------- --..-. ,. I all expense for power and other operating charges, and from the anticipated income the City would re-pay the PUD 'I for its capi tal outlay on the basis of an annual, semi-annual or quarterly rental fee over a period to be fixed, I: \1 and upon such capital expenditure being returned to the PUD, the City would then be free to utilize the well to - ¡ whatever extent is deemed advisable and best suited, now therefore, I: :: BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend and said City Council does hereby favorably view! ¡' and tentatively recommend approval of the foregoing plan and proposal, and ' ,~ BElT FURTHER RESOLVED and the City Engineer be and he is hereby authorized and empowered to meet with the ~: Consulting Engineer of Jefferson County Public Utility District No.1, to the end that there be returned to this !i City Council, in writing, a report covering the following: Ii (a) Upon receiving from the said Consulting Engineer of the Utility District, and all attendant elements, that i, ,! he determine, as near as practicable, the expected revenue to the City from a base including a charge for each new!' !! service (including the cost of the service) and some allowance for capital cost in the laying of pipelines, ¡; II pumping and storage, if storage appears feasible; I! I (b) That in such report an estimate rate for such water on a monthly basis is most desirable and herein directed;:' 'I (c) That such report be filed as soon as practicable and include such other observations in the premises further ~- 'Ii inquiry and stúdy may disclose. -: I Ii ill ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of :' : Port Townsend this----- day of March, 1972. :1 '1 II ATTEST: II !I City Clerk !i APPROVED BY the Mayor, March II II !' ¡i Ii :: ,1972 Ii \; I: Motion carried. ;1 It was moved by Councilman Judy seconded by Councilman Scheyer that Resolution í'2-2 be adopted. The City Clerk presented the following R~solution: RESOLUTION 72-3 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL ENLARGEMENT TO THE WATER TRANSMISSION LINE OF THE OLYMPIC GRAVITY WATER SYSTEM WITH OLYMPillC: PENINSULA ENTERPRISES. q Ii 'i II Iii The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, in regular session assembled, does hereby resolve: I The Mayor and City Clerk are herE;! and hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract with the firm : of Olympic Peninsula Engerprises of Port Townsend, Washington for consulting and project engineering services in ii' connection with the replacement and enlargement of a portion of the transmission line of the Olympic Gravity I Water System, to be funded under Ordinance No. 1321, in the area commonly known as Woodman's Gulch. Ii . Be it further resolved, that the total amount of compensation permitted in said engineering contract to the 'I' i: eng~neer shall not exceed the sum of $3,500.00, and shall be paid on vouchers submitted as the TNOrk progresses. ' \1 .- II Passed March , 1972 ;1 I' I! II ,: ATTEST: ¡: III' GALE 1. YOUNGBLOOD I City Clerk ,I II APPROVED AS TO FORM: 'I Glenn Abraham . : City Attorney JOSEPH B. STEVE Mayor Councilman Camfield said that the Resolution is self-explanatòty~;'and made a motion that Resolution 72-3 be ii adopted. Seconded by Councilman Judy. Motion carried. I " Councilman Sahli asked the question whether the CD uncil could put any demands out to the planning commission, II' Mayo: S~eve said yes. Coun: i~m~n Sahli m~d~ a motion seconded b.y Counci~man Camfield to have the Planning I: Comm~ss~on explore the poss~b11~ty of add1t10nal R-3 zones. Mot10n carr~ed. :1 'i Ii Ii il ï I! I: if ., Councilman Hufford said he had an item that should have came up under committee reports, The Street Department has asked for a dump truck and a gravel screen, the dump truck to be bought by the sewer department the gravel screen from the street department, the equipment could come out of both budgets våthout additional funds, the dump truck would cost 8,500.00, the gravel screen around 8,000.00. After some discussion it was moved by Councilman Judy seconded by Councilman Hufford that bids be called for a dump truck and gravel screen. Motion carried~ I' ii Councilman Scheyer said that the request for a street light at the corner of -Ii there was need for a light at that location. Councilman Scheyer made a motion .! the request for a street light at Cherry & L. be approved. Motion carried. Cherry & L had been" investigated, sE!conded bb Councmlman Judy that I; !I II :¡ Mayor Steve said that the item for the 20,000.00 historical grant was now back on the floor and asked thecouncilii I: what their pleasure on the item was. After some discussion by the council, Mayor Steve suggested some sort of a II~ motion to either go ahead or not go ahead on the basis of the Historical grant aecepting the engineers proposal. , : Attorney Abraham said that would be in order, but he had just one thing to say, he assumed that someone has sat i, ï down and looked the situation of juggling _all the money around while these match:Lng funds are comming in, he would;i :1 hate to see 80,000.00 in hock with EDA and all of a sudden we owe someone else aJ10ther 20,000.00, pretty soon :' : the barrel would be dry. He said he woùd~not like to see us humiliate ourselves ~ running into a situation wher~, I' we have all the general fund committed to something that is going ,to come bac~ in a mo~th 0:. six mont~s or when- :¡ ¡! ever. He said he would suggest that the motion wo~ld be yes, subJect to solv~ng thef1nan~~aü. mechan~cs ~. II I: Councilman Scheyer made a motion seconded by Counc~lman Judy that the plan be acc~epted subJect to clarif~cat~on !! of the financial mechanics as regard to payment. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT As there was nò further business Ita come before the council at this time it was moved by Councilman Juày seconde;~ ., by Councilman Scheyer that the meeting do now adjourn. Mot:i!on carried. , MAYOR . ;'i;;:~:. ---. ,.~..-------_..,. - ~- ---.-:.