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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/05/1974 4ß7 MINUTlë:S OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 19_,J9_~, CONTINUED , , , - OLD BUSINESS 8 Bids were opened for the City~¡s Police cars. Said bid was awarded to Port rownsend Auto Center, low bidder. The bid was for a sum much above what was budgeted. Chief Doubek was given authority to negotiate with the low bidder to purchase one vehicle r;;¡ther than two so as not to extend the budget. NE"w BUSnmSS Public hearing dates set: set for March 19th. Port Commission street vacation and Decker-LouiE; street vacation were both I City Engineer French gave a report of some city-owned timber by City Lake. The timber has been and the possibility of logging it was discussed. The estimate was as follows: Clear-cut logging would about 100 M board feet at approximately $50 per M. Thinning would bring roughly 5C M board feet at $50 The Council decided to chair this matter until the 19th of I--larch. cruised bring per M. I The formation of a County-City Planning Council was the next topic of discussion. Dave Cunningham, the County Planner, gave a presentation on the implications of said Council., It included members, possible projects, possible money from the stateeand jurisdiction of said council. There was much deliberation, including statements in favor of forming the council by the County Commissioners, PUD and various other local officials. Councilman Camfield made several statements about the state telling local officials what to do. After more than one hour, it was moved by Councilman Parker, seconded by Councilman Spindor, to form said council. Motion carried. 8 The Water Comprehensive Plan was the last item of business on the agenda. It began by a presentation by Mr. Mark Spahr of the State office of Social and Health Services. He gave a history of communication from the state to the city of Port Townsend regarding the requirement of a water comprehensive plan beginning in 1971. Cities were given two years to complete said plan. The completion date came in July of 1973 and Port Townsend had not yet begun its plan. Mr. Spahr referred to his letter datRd February 8, 1974 and reviewed the deficiencies found on his February 7, 1974 visit. They include the lack of a turbidity meter, no covers on the city reservoirs, and the fact that the water comprehensive plan is not completed. He also stated that until these items were'in- cluded in the comprehensive plan, showing compilietion dates and funding involved, and the plan completed, the City iV.Ould not receive approval to lay any additional water pipe from the state. Mr. French asked the Council what steps they wanted to take: 1. Defy the stop order; 2. Hire a consulting Fngineering firm to rush comp~tion, or 3. Continue at the present pace to comple~the plan which would take about ~wo years and obey the stop order in the meantime. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Bpindor, that the City Engineer be authorized to look in'to the cost of a turbidity' meter and the cost of a post- chlorination valve. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: '~~-1 Councilman Spindor, seconded by Councilman There being no further business at this time, it was move Parker, that the meeting do nOw adjourn. Motion carried. I ~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 5, 1974 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 5th day of March 1974, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL 8 Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Engineer French, DèPF Clerk-~s0B¥rand~;66uncilmen Klenk, Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Parker and SpindJr. MINUTES . It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the reading of the minutes of the previous sessiön be dispensed with. Motion carried. BILLS AND CLAIMS I The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Payroll Fund Claims Fund' ,I Current Expense Fund Water-Sewer Fund Library Fund Park Fund Street Fund Garbage Fund Firemen's Pension & Relief Fund Federal Shared Revenue Fund 10,929.54 3,089.08 1,010.85 450.83 3,112.97 1 , 739 . 88 385.25 12,932.17 5,369/69 1,191.18 321. 53 6,676.08 2 ,28 1. 50 61. 77 1,032.45 It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the bills and claims be paid. carried. Motion COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and read to the Cou~cil: 8 A bill of sale from the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce to the City of Port Townsend selling the Port Townsend Entrance Sign for $1.00. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, to accept the sign. Motion carried. A request~'rom the Lagoon Nursing Home Administrator Kenneth L. Loge that the city abandon its utility easements in the vacated portion of Lincoln Street between Kearney and pecatur., It was moved by Councilman Cam- field, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the easements be vacated. Motl0n carrled. -- --- ----- f 468 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 5, 1974, CONTINUED u - m .--- .-.----..-.-- __m_____- ---..----------- ---..---- ------- ---------------- A letter from Terry J. DeLeo, Chief Engineer, Key City Broadcasting, Inc., requested an easement to use Landes and Hill Streets between 12th and 14th Streets for an antenna ground system. Upon a motion by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy, the easement was granted, subject to utility easements. 8 Two letters from John Jorth were referred to, since the councilmen had each received a copy. The first asked that the new animal control ordinance be ameaded because it is unfair to dogs, doe ovmers a~d Door rye~ple. Councilman Judy suggested that we give the new ordinance time to function. Several people in the audience defen- ded the ordinance, saying it had abated the nuisance of dogs running at large. The second letter asked the Council to protest the proposed air access corridor which the Navy is seeking. At Mr. North's request from the audience, both letters were read aloud. After the discussion, it was moved by Councilman Ciprioti, seconded by Councilman Camfield, that the Clerk be requested to prepare a letter objecting to the air corridor. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPO~TS I In the matter of selecting a new councilman to fill the seat of Robert Sahli, who resigned in Lecember, the names of Robert Goss and William Black were proposed. There was a recess, during which the Council met with the two candidates. Upon returning, Mr. Black was elected by a vote of 5 to 1 on paper ballots. He will be seated at the next meeting, after being sworn. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Steve opened the public hearing on the Kvinsland-Enfield request for the vacation of Shasta Street between 7th & 9th Streets. A motion by Coun~ilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Klenk, that the street be vacated, üassed unanimously. I Mayor Steve then opened the public hearing of the request of Ronald Radon, dba Radon Boats, for a rezone of Block 93, Orig~nal Townsite, to P-l to permit construction of a boat storage building. Two letters were read, one from the Planning Commission recommending the rezone, and the second from Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Pedersen obj- ecting to the rezone and requesting a continuance of the hearing. From the audience, Kay Miner defended the Planning Commission's recommendation, and Marge Abraham stated her objections to the fiberglass fumes now emanating from the property. Mr. Radon stated that he plans to ~ut in a filter to stop those fumes very shortly. Council- man Camfield moved to continue the hearing to see if the filter system worked. The motion was seconded by Coun- - cilman Klenk and passed unanimously. The hearing was recessed until March 19, 1974. 8 COMMITTEE REPORTS (CONT'D) Councilman Judy, as chairman of the ~ater and Sewer Committee, asked Mayor Steve to reconsider his direc- tive of February 19, that the Sewer Department be under the jurisdiction of the Water Superintendent. Mayor Steve agreed, maintaining however that the shop would still be under Robert Kenyon. Mayor Steve also ordered that labor charges between departments for maintenance would be dispensed with. County Engineer Becker brought the Council up to date on the current status of the dump. A meeting w~s set up for 2:30 P.M. Thursday, for three of the Councilmen to drive up to see the proposed timber for sale. The Water Comprehensive Plan was discussed again, with no decisions. Public hearings dates were set for April 2, 1974 for the Coster-Swanson rezone request and the Hensel rezone request. I ADJOURNNENT Klenk, There being no further business at this time, it was moved)-- that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. l'1AYOR L Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman ATTEST: ~ii' Cl~ .~ a.~,. NINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSIJN OF MARCH 19, 1974 8 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 19th day of March, 1974, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, Clerk-Treasurer NcCoy, and Councilmen Klenk, Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Parker, Spindor and Black. ¡ UN UTES I It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the reading of the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. Motion carried. BILLS Aim CLAIIvIS The following claim was presented for payment: " It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Camfield, that the bills and claims be paid. carried. M'Jtion I Water-Sewer Fund $442.44 COMMUl'JICA TIONS The following communications were presented and read to the Council: - A varianc e reques t from Gerald Rodgers of the Mountain View Second Addition, Block 24, Lot 9, to build a one-family residential building. It was moved by Cou~cilman Camfield, seconded by Counci~_man Judy, that this variance be referred to the Planning Commission. M')tio~ carried. 8