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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/07/1973 445" MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY l7, 1973, CONTINUED ,1 8 He also reported that the committee discussed allocating $35.26 as a fringe benefit for medical insurance for all employees, except elected officials, starting in the month of July. It was so moved by Councilman Sahli, seconded by Councilman Rosbach and carried. Councilman Sahli then moved.that the, council approve the allocation of $3,000 to the back entrance for the library,$3,000 to Bayshore Enterprises and the remainder of the ~$4,ooo that is left over after the land aquisition be allocated to the Cherry Street Park project.. It was seconded by Councilman Rosbach and passed. OLD BUSINESS. I Councilman Hufford submitted to the clerk for reading for the first time an ordinance as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1684 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1669 AND THEREBY RESTORING THE STATUS OF THE CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER OFFICES AS SEPARATE ELECTIVE OFFICES. I It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Hufford that the first reading be considered the second and the third reading be by title only. The motion carried by six yaes and one absent. Ordinance No. 1684 was read again for the third time by title only. Councilman Hufford moved that the ordinance be adopted. It was seconded by Councilman Camfield. Several members in the audiance spoke in favor of adopting the ordinance. Wanda Cotton presented 34 more signatures to be added to the petition presented at the last meeting. Councilman Camfield asked for a brief recess to give the council time for further consideration. Mayor Pro.Tem Judy adjourned the meeting for five minutes. After the recess the Mayor Pro-Tem Judy called the meeting to order and roll call was taken as follows: Present; Councilmen Ciprioti, Camfield, Rosbach, Sahli, and Hufford, absent; Councilman Scheyer. After considerable more discussion roll call was taken on Councilman Hufford's motion to adopt the ordinance. The roll call was as follows: yaeÅ¡, Councilmen Rosbach and Hufford; nays, Councilmen Judy, Ciprioti, Camfield and Sahli. The motion failed. 8., Since there seemed to be much vocal opposition to the combination of the Clerk and Treasurer's offices, Councilman Camfield suggested as an alternative putting the question to the voters in the next election for an expression of public opinion. Councilman Camfield moved that if it can be legally accomplished before the final deadline for the fall ballot, that we put the matter on the.ballot for the vote of the public. It was seconded by Councilman Hufford. Councilman Camfield amended his motion to put two propositions on the ballot, that one be for an elected Clerk and Treasurer, and the other be for a Manager-Council form of government. Councilman Hufford seconded the amendment. The roll call was ?s follows: nay, Councilmen Judy and Ciprioti; yaes, Councilmen Camfield, Rosbach, Sahli and Hufford. Moti~n carried. NEW BUSINESS I Roger French, City Engineer, referred the Council to his July 1st, engineering report. He stated that the State Board of Health should be approving installation of water lines which we have not been having them do. He said that he had invited a representative of the Department of Health and Social Services to explain the ~ regulations to the Council. He introduced Simon Tung, Assistant Director of that department. Mr. Tung stated that Port Townsend is a Class 1 system and certain regulations apply to us~. One of the requirements is a comprehensive plan of the water system. He said it should have been done by July 1st of this year. He stated the regulation do provide that if the comprehensive plan has not been done that the department might not approve any extension or improvements to the water system of the city. He stated another area of concern is the source and water treatment, including surface water sources. He stated that there are certain conditions under which utilities can be~empted if they can show they have complete control over the water shed area and that turbidity is-less than five units. A questions and answer period followed in which it was pointed out that the PUD has paid for a comprehensive water plan in the Tri-City area. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to come before the Hufford, seconded by Coun~ilman Rosbach that the meeting council at this time, it was moved by Councilman do ,no"w adjourn. ~ion carried. , MKYOR PRO- TEM tJ {{if! / 9,~ 8 Attest: Vdk¿~ Q. C2þ~ Ci ty Clerk¿/' I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 7.1971 Port Townsend, Washington The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, met in regular session this 7th day of August, 1973, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL I Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Clerk Pedersen, City Engineer French, and Councilmen Scheyer, Ciprioti, Judy, Sahli, and Hufford. Councilman Camfield came in after roll call ahd Councilman Rosbach was absent. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION- It was moved by Councilman Scheyer, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. Motion carried. BILLS AND CLAIMS 8 The following bills and claims as audited by the finance committee were presented for payment: CURRENT EXPENSE FUND ..........Voucher No. l0392 through No. 10474 ...........$17,566.38 WATER-SEWER FUND ..............Voucher No. 4181 through No. 4219 ........... 7,786.4l ~ 446 -~-~- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 7,1973, CONTINUED - -----..-------- -- -------- ------------------------------ ----- - - - -- -- d_- ---------- ---------- _h.._____----- - --------- --- - ---------------------------------------- BILLS AND CLAIMS, CONTINUED 8 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 .....Voucher No. FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE....... Voucher No. 3346 through No. 3378 ...............$1,579.88 1506 through No. 1517 ............... 755.11 2967 through No. 2999 ...............7,675.67 2669 through No. 2704 ...............4,338.58 430 through No. 432 ............... 383.07 19 through No. 20 ............... 4,750.49 8 ................................ 86. 22 It was moved by Councilman Sahli, seconded by Councilman Scheyer, that the bills and claims be approved as read and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to draw warrants upon the proper funds for payment of same. Motion carried. I COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Marie Whealdon, 314 Logan Street, was read in which she requested the council to more benches in the downtown area for people to rest on. Councilman Scheyer suggested the council wait until after the next election as there may be a new member on the council who could best handle this situation. I It was mentioned that a petition from the Uptown business artea in favor of the rezone recommended by the Planning Commission had been received. A letterftom Councilman Scheyer was read, explaining the reason that he had not filed for re-election. stated that because of his business he could not comply with the provisions of Initiative 276. He COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Steve reported that he has contacted the union representative to have their demands for union employees ready before the final budget is adopted. Mayor Steve reported that the council still has a decision to ~e on taking over the Humane Society and that more stringent dog laws should be passed. He asked to have a report ready for the next meeting. Councilman Hufford reported that it is necessary to adopt the Six Year Street Program again. He moved that a public hearing be held on the next council meeting of August 21st for the purpose of adopting this program. It was seconded by Councilman Cip~ioti and passed. 8 It was moved by Councilman Camfield that the Fire Department be authorized to call for bids on a fire truck and that they be opened September 18,1973. It was seconded by Councilman Ciprioti and passed. Mayor Steve reported that there were representatives from the Burroughs Corp. in the audiance and they had spent the day demonstrating a new atomatic accounting machine to the various city departments. Their repre- sentative stated that the present utility billing machine is broken down and it would cost about $2,000 to repair it. He suggested the city purchase an L5000 Burroughs machine and put the utility billing on it right away and then later add other city accounting programs. He stated the purchase price as $18,178 and an additional $3,600 for the programing. He suggested a rental-purchase agreement. It was pointed out by the City Attorney that a call for bids must be put out for this type of expenditure. It was moved by Councilman Camfield that the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for an automatic accounting machine. After further discussion, Councilman Scheyer moved that the Clerk draw up the specifications for the machine and call for the bid opening the first meeting in September. Councilman Camfield withdrew his previous motion. Councilman Scheyer's motion was seconded by Councilman Ciprioti. Roll Call was as follows: Yaes, Councilmen Scheyer, Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Sahli and Hufford. Motion carried. Councilman Camfield stated that the council realizes that there probably will be additional~penses involved in order to get out the utility bills for the ensueing month. I PUBLIC HEARINGS MaYQr Steve opened the public hearing on the proposed rezone along Sims Way. The Planning Commission recommended rezoning the following property to C-II: To include Sheridan at Sims Way, south one block to Third; west three blocks to Sherman; north one block to Fourth; west six blocks on Fourth to McPherson; one block south on McPherson to Third; west on Third to Howard; north on Howard to Seventh; east on Seventh to Sheridan; south on Sheridan to the point of beginning; and to extend this zone west two hundred feet wide on both sides of Sims Way, and to include the extension of Shasta Street. A letter in favor of the rezone was read from St. John's Hospital. There were several people in the audiance who spoke in opposition to this rezone and an alternate plan was proposed by Mrs. Wojt, a member of the Planning Commission, in which a greenbelt would be kept alond the highway. The Mayor closed the public hearing. After considerable discussion, it was the general feeling of the council that the rezone as proposed was too extensive in area. Councilman Camfield moved that this rezone be referred back to the Planning Commission with the request they reduce the boundries of the propsed rezone and a new proposal be prepared for the next council meeting following the next planning commission meeting. It was seconded by Councilman Scheyer and passed. 8 I Mayor Steve opened the public hearing on the request for a rezone from John D. and Lois A. Johnson, for property located as follows: Original Townsite, Block 101, Lots 1 and 3 and easterly t of 5. The requested it be rezoned from R-II to C-II or C-III, to allow them to use the house as an antique shop. A letter from the Planning Commission was read in which they recommended amending the zoning ordinance to allow antique shops as a conditional use in all R zones. A letter from Mrs. Hugh Swearingen was read in opposition to the rezone. The City Attorney stated that the council may apply special conditions to each conditional use permit they grant. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Scheyer, that the zoning ordinance be amended to allow antique sales as a conditional use in all residential zones. Motion carried. Councilman Camfield then stated that the council would accept Mr. and Mrs. Johnson's application for a rezone as an application for a conditional use permit. Jana Smuck, the representative for Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, said she would contact her clients about special provisions involved in the conditional use permit which she would present at the next meeting. I Mayor Steve opened the public hearing on the recommendation from the planning commission to allow motels in R-III zones. It was moved by Councilman Sahli, seconded by Councilman Judy, that an ordinance be drafted to allow motels in R-III zones to be presented at the next meeting. Motion carried. 8 '4:47, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 7, 1973, CONTINUED 8 OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1684 AN ORDINANCE AIDPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1973, ALLOCATING REVENUE SHARING FUNDS AND OMNIBUS CRIME PREVENTION FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET. I The above ordinance was introduced and read for the first time. until the next council meeting. Because of its nature it will be held over --j Councilman Scheyer read a letter to the council explaining his position on the combination of the Clerk- Treasurer's offices. He stated that he was in favor of this move and opposed to having the two issues set forth on the ballot (Le.,-do you prefer an elected Clerk and Treasurer or do you prefer a Council-Manager form of government). Councilman Scheyer moved that we rescind the previous motion to place these issues on the ballot. It was seconded by Councilman Ciprioti and the roll call was as follows: yaes, Councilmen Scheyer, Ciprioti, Judy and Sahli; nays, Councilmen Camfield and Hufford. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS I It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Hufford that public hearings be set as follows: The Uptown District rezone and the variance request from Alvin G. Faurot for the ~,th of September and the rezone request from J. A. Pedersen and the variance request from Albert and Paula Amell be set for the 18th of September. Motion carried. Councilman Hufford spoke on the request from Mrs. Crist for the city to finance a sewer system to the Seaview Estate area. .He stated that the committee felt it was unreasonable to finance this project at this time and directed that she be answered that it was not feasible for the city to do thiE;. ADJOURNMENT 8 As there was no further business to come before the Scheyer, seconded by -Councilman Hufford that the meeting MAYOR this time, it ¡.¡as moved by Councilman Motion carried. Attest: ~~~a~ Ci ty ~e rk I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 21,1973 Port Tòwnsend, Washington The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, met in regular session this 21st day of August, 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 Abr~ham, City Clerk Pedersen, City Engineer French, and Councilmen Scheyer, Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Rosbach, Sahli and Hufford. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION 8 It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Jud~, that the reading of the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. Motion carried. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims as audited by the finance commitee were presented for payment: Federal Shared Revenue Fund ..............Voucher No.' 9...............$20,000.00 I It was moved by Councilman Sahli, seconded by Councilman Hufford, that the bills and claims be appròved as"read and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to draw warrants upon the proper funds for the payment of same. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS A letter from L. Walter Truitt, Secretary, Jefferson County Historical Society, was read in which they thanked the Mayor and City Council for the gift of the first official seal of the City of Port Townsend, Washington Territory. I A letter from Randall M. Durant, District Sanitarian, Ol~pic Health District, stated that he could no take up the responsibilities of plumbing inspection for the City of Port Townsend, as r'~quired by Ordinance 1236, and that the responsibility for plumbing inspection and revision of the ordinance should be with the city. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Steve reported that he had the demands from the Teamster's Union and that as soon as the demands of the Firefighter's Union were received, the union contract should be negotiated, perhaps for two years. 8 Regarding the subject of taking over the Jefferson County Humane Society, Glenn Abraham pointed out that the city ought to consult with the county, because they also have an interest in animal control for the county, and because the county levies a half-mill for the purpose. Mayor Steve added that another problem on which we have to consult with the county is that of solid waste disposal. Garbage Superintendent Perkins announced a meeting with the County Commissioners, Wednesday evening, August 22, at 7:00 P.M. to discuss who will take over the dump. It was suggested that the Humane Society question be brought up at the same time.