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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/19/1974 l 4{)8 .J MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 5, 1974, CONTINUED 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 North~were referred to, since the councilmen had each received a copy. The first asked that the new animal control ordinance be ameAdecl because it is unfair to dogs, dog owners and poor people. 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 Cipripti, seconded by Councilman Camfield, that the Clerk be requested to prepare a letter objecting to the air corridor. Motion carried. .:::¡ COMMITTEE REPORTS I In the matter of selecting a new councilman to fill the seat of Robert Sahli, who resigned in December, 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 & ~th Streets. A motion by Coun~ilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Klenk, that the street be vacated, passed unanimously. I Mayor Steve then opened the public hearing. of the request of Ronald Radon, dba Radon Eoats, for a rezone of Block 93, Orig~Bal Townsite, to P-1 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 emanati1g from the property. Mr. Radon stated that he plans to put in a filter to stop those fumes very shortly. Council- man Camfield moved to continue the hear~ng to see if the filter system worked. The motion WqS 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 Water 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 SuperinteQdent. 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 WqS 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 t~e Hensel rezone request. ADJOURNMENT I Klenk, There being no further business at this time, it was moved--~ that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. , / / l Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman ATTEST: ~/¡y - Cle~ -" - r l' ( \. "- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION 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-Treqsurer McCoy, and Councilmen Klenk, Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Parker, Spindor and Black. ì-1INUTES 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 AND CLAIMS The follo\dng claim was presented for payment: í It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Camfield, that the bills and claims be paid. carried. M()tion I Water-Sewer Fund $442.44 COMMUNICA TIONS The following communications were presented and read to the Council: . A variange request from Gerald Rodgers of the Mountain View Second Addition, Block 2~, Lot 9, to build a one-family residential building. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Counci2.man Judy, that this variance be referred to the Planning Commission. Motion carried. 8 - n. ._~~------- 46~} ìJ!lN UTES OF THE REGULAlt SESSION OL11ß.)iCJ:L.L9-.J-9..7E_.J:.CJ.NT1N1JED- , - , 8 A petition for a street vacation from Gerald Rodgers for a portion of Adé.ms Street beginning at the intersection of Reed Street. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Jud~ that this request be referred to the Planning Commission. Motion carried. A variance request by Nicholas R. D'Andrea in an unplatted area in Section 2, Township 30, R1W, 0.24 acres. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy, that this request be referred to the Planning Commission. Motion carried. I A letter from the Chamber of Commerce suggesting alternatives to the proposed one-way street grid was read. This subject is not yet in the final draft stage. Said letter will be comìidered at a later date when the subject above-mentioned is determined. A letter from the Fire Department was read. They request that the propo~ìed increase in volunteers' allm.¡ance for fire calls be used instead to purchase call-out radios. Referred to the Fire and Light Committee. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Steve read the revised committee appointments listed below: 'I Finance Water & Sewer Street & Sanitation Police & License Building & Properties Fire & Light Legislative -Camfield, Black, Parker Judy, Ciprioti, Parker Ciprioti, Judy, Black Klenk, Camfield, Spindor Spindor, Klenk, Ciprioti .Parker, Spindor, Klenk -Black, Judy, Camfield Mayor Steve requested that the Planning Commission meet two (2) times per month. effect is to be sent to the Planning Commission. A letter to this 8 Councilman Camfield reported that three councilmen had made a trip to the Lord's Lake area in order to determine whether the City should select log approximately 160 acres. Some discu~ìsion followed in regard to keeping the engineering aide on the payroll to cruise and supervise logging of said timber. After further dis- cussion it was deter-mined that select logging would allow the remaining timber to grow much better. It was also decided that the City Engineer would examine his budget and if funds can be found to pay the engineering aide said employee should be kept on the payroll for the purpose of cruising city timber. Mayor Steve appointed himself, Councilman Parker and Councilman Spindor to the County-City Planning Council. Councilman Black was appointed as an alternate, but instructed to~tend regularly. Councilman Judy was named as the alternate to Mayor Steve. I Councilman Ciprioti reported the cost involved in changing 89 street lights from incandescent to mercury vapor. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Ciprioti, seconded by Councilman Klenk, that Puget Pm.¡er be authorized to proceed with said installation. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS Radon Boat rezone: To be continued. Mayor Steve explained that this hearing would have to be continued due to the fact that the Planning Commission had overlooked the publicdtion of it~ì public hearing notice in the local paper as prescribed by law. Much discussion followed from various citizens expressing their interest in said hearing. One citizen in particular wanted the decision made before March 31:1 1974 as he had an option on some nearby property. It was felt by the Council that his request had no bearing on the issue at hand. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the hearing be continued until the first meeting in May. Motion carried. Decker-Louis Street Vacation: It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Spindor that the vacation of North Pearl Street between Madrona and vacated alley in Block 68, Lot 20~ Seaview Estate Addition, be granted, provided that Mr. Decker be given an access easement across Lot 20. Hotion carried. 8 Port Street Vacation: There was much debate regarding the City's intere~¡t in a sewer pumpiñggstation on a street involved in this request. There seemed to be some confusion as to the whereabouts of said pump station and the implications of this request. It was moved by Counci'J>man Judy, seconded by Councilman Black, that this hearing be continued until the next meeting. OLD BUSINESS I ORDINANCE NO. 1703 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF MCKINLEY STREET LYING BETWEE~! CLALLAM STREET AND HUDSON STREET, AND RESERVINq EASEHENTS. It vias moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Klenk, that the first reading be considered the second and that the third reaQing be by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1703 was read for the third time b:. title only and it was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Klenk, that the ordinance be ad- opted. Vote: 5 yes, 2 no. Ordinance adopted. NEW BUSINESS I It was reported by Councilman Ciprioti that the street superintendent felt the city needed a new road grader. The present grader is over 20 ye~rs old-a~d in need of extensive repa~t. Mr Hawley reported that he had not been able to find the parts necessary to repair the old grader. He asked that bids be nequested on a lease- purchase base. When asked if the street fund had money to cover a lease of this ~1agnitude, he said he would have to look closely at his budget. The Council noted that it could receive bids and reject them all if none seemed feasible and thus there could be no harm in finding out what the cost would be. It was moved by Councilman Ciprioti, seconded by Counc~ilman Judy, that said bid be let. ADJOURNMENT 8 There being no further business at this time, it was Camfield, that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. ~ A TIES T: ~~ ,4m~ Ci ty Clerk- Tr'eas er by Councilman Judy; seconded by Councilman ------'