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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/20/1973 426 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 6th 1973, CO~TINUED --- n ---- -- --- -u-n -- ----- - ,-, -u- ------' ------------ ----- uu,--- -_u_------ ,-----,- --------'---'---- ,- -----,_u--u-------,----- The City Clerk spoke before the Mayor and Council on the official Seal for the City of Port Townsend, he -- said-'-- that fifteen years ago a new seal had to be made, and just lately, checking on the old seal, had found there had been some changes made on the new seal. The new seal ~ad City of Port Townsend, State of Washingon, the old seal had City of Port Townsend, Washington Territory. The vity Clerk felt that it would be a good gesture on the Dart of the Mayor and City Council to turn over the old seal to the historical society. After some further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Camfield seconded by Councilman Judy that the old seal be placed on Dermanent loan to the Historical Society. Motion carried. 8 ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to come before the council at this time, it was moved by Councilman Camfield seconded by Councilman Judy that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. I Attest: ~?~ ,,' ¡ "" ,) :t: " , /- . Ci t;}t' Clerk I mINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 20, 1973 Port Townsend, Washington 8 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, met in regular session this 20th day of February, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Clerk Youngblood, Engineer French, Councilmen Judy, Camfield, Rosbach, Sahli and Hufford. Councilman Scheyer absent. mINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy that the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. motion carried. commUNICATIONS I A letter from Werner B. Poulsen addressed to the City Council was read in which he objected to the use of defoliants in the City of Port Townsend. mr. Poulsen, speaking from the audiance, stated he was called by Ed Hawley, the Street Supt., one evening. mr. Poulsen said that he took exception to remarks made by mr. Hawley to him. mr. Hawley stated if he offended mr. Poulsen that was his problem as it was not his intention. BID AWARD City Engineer French reported on the review of the garbage truck bids that were opened at the February 6th Council meeting. He recommended accepting the Kenworth chassis and the Truckweld packer package for $28,406. He stated that the difference between that and the Thomas-Truckweld bid which did not entirely meet specifications was $1,159. Councilman Camfield moved that the bid recommended by the Engineer of the Kenworth-Truckweld combination be accepted. It was seconded by Councilman Judy and passed. Engineer French stated the total bid will be $28,906.00 including sales tax. 8 PUBLIC HEARING The public heæing was opened on the request for a variance from the zoning ordinance by Russell V. Smith to build a greenhouse within two feet of his property line. Engineer French stated that the city has no ordinance that controls the set-back of accessory buildings. A letter from the Port Townsend Planning Commission was read recommending acceptance of the variance if the abutting property owners, i.e. the Trinity methodist Church, did not object. A letter from the Board of Trustees of the Trinity methodist Church was read opposing the variance request. Councilman Camfield asked if mr. Smith actually needed a variance. City Attorney Abraham stated that under the interpretation the council has been following, he obviously does not...it is an attempt to regulate a situation that the ordinance does not regulate. Councilman Camfield said since the law does not cover this situation he would pass the matter back to mr. Smith to act on as he saw fit. No decision was made by the council. I REQUEST FOR VARIANCE A request for a variance from the zoning ordinance from H.J. Carroll was read. He is building a house in lot 1 of the Carroll's Addition and it inadvertently,has been placed ten feet from the street line instead of the required twenty feet. He is requesting a variance since it would create a hardship to move the structure. mayor Steve referred this request to the Planning Commission for recommendation. I NEW BUSINESS Councilman Sahli asked if the Council would approve an expenditure of money for Engineer French to obtain ten copies of the Uniform Building Code for review and study. There was general agreement but no formal action. Councilman Hufford brought up the problem of the unsightly concrete planters lining downtown Water Street. mayor Steve said he has instructed the Street Superintendent to contact the appropriate businessment about removing them. Councilman Hufford stated the city may be paying a lot of money for gravel in the near future. He asked about the possibility of tying up gravel somewhere. Street Superintendent Hawley said there are several sites available...one in town and one in the country. mr. Hawley said Gary Lindsey owns twenty acres of land out of town that has gravel and would be available for purchase. mayor Steve asked Councilman Judy to investigate the possibilities of purchasing a gravel site. 8 427 MINUTESSOF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 20, 1973, CONTINUED 8 ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to come before the Judy, seconded by Councilman Hufford that the meeting do at this time, it was moved by Councilman motion carried. I Atte8tO~£~ Deputy' y Clerk MAYOR ~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 6.1973 Port. Townsend, Washington The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, met in regular session this 6th day of March, 1973, at 7:.)0 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City HalL Mayor Joseph P. Steve presiding. I ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham~,Deputy City Clerk Pedersen, Engineer French, Councilmen Scheyer, Judy, Camfield, Rosbach, Sahli and Hufford. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Sahli that the ninutes of the previous session be dispensed with. Motion earried. BILLS & CLAIMS 8 The following bills and claims as audited by the Finance Committee, were presented and acted upon as follows :: .-....... *15,480.63 8,594.89 3,026.94 79l.18 6,449.44 4,775.64 365.52 70.00 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND ..............Voucher No. WATER-SEWER FUND ..................Voucher No. LIBRARY FUND ......................Voucher No. PARK FUND .........................Voucher No. STREET FUND .......................Voucher No. GARBAGE FUND ......................Voucher No. FIREMEN'S PENSION & RELIEF ........Voucher No. BOAT HAVEN SEWER PROJECT FUND .....Voucher No. 9922 thro1,1gh 3969 through 3150 through 1440 through 2798 through 2505 through 418 through 10006 3974 . 3181 1454 ':2822 ,?§42 419 ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ 12:.. ...... .... .. .. .. .. ... I It was moved by Councilman Sahli, seconded by Councilman Judy that the bills and claims be approved as read, and that the Mayor and City Clerk draw warrants upon the proper funds for payment of same. Motion carried. The following voucher was presented for approval of payment: WOODMAN'S GULCH ....Voucher No. 19....Crown Zellerbach Corporation........ $ 79.08 It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy that the above voucher be approved for payment. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented: 8 To the Mayor and City Council of Port Townsend Gentlemen:, In our Club's February meeting, a motion was made and duly seconded to offer the suggestion: That the City plant trees to replace trees that have died in the planters, with the future planting to be done in the ground. Or the planters to be partially spotted below the sidewalk level, in a line approximately 10 feet out from the building, and in far enough from the curb to allow car doors to be opened. Yours truly, /s/ Roy E. Noren, Secretary Men's Garden Club PETITION FOR STREET VACATION I To the City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington: The petitioners, Jim and Donna Chase, husband and wife, and Mrs. Frank Anderson, widow, and Mr. Ray S. Crist, widow, being owners of all lands upon the portion of City street hereinafter mentioned, hereby respectfully petition and request that the City Council, after due notice given and hearing had, vacate That portion of Taft Street lying between Madison- Street and Monroe Street from the East side of Madison Street to the West side of Monroe Street. I Is/ Jim Chas~, Donna Chase, Mrs. Frank Anderson, Mrs. Ray S. Crist Mayor Steve referred this request to the Planning Commission for recommendation. COMMITTEE REPORTS. 8 Councilman Judy reported that he had made an inspection of the property under investigation as a gravel pit site. It is 20 acres located near Cape George. He said the council should decide whether it would be wisest to buy a gravel pit or continue to obt~in gravel from other sources. Mayor Steve said the price on the gravel pit is $1,000 an acre. He also reported that the Street Superintendent has sent a letter to the State Highway Department requesting someone to drill the property to determine how much gravel was there. He suggested waiting on the decision until we hear from the State. Hufford stated he is investigating other gravel pits to see if we. could get comparable gravel at less money. Scheyer stdtedtthat we need to know how much gravel we use and how much it costs a year in order to make an informed decisiòo. , Councilman Sahli noted that the city owns a piece of property above the ne~r City Equipment Barn. Steve said we are going to make a playground out of it. Mayor a....-.