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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/20/1976 54(j ", ¡ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 6,1976, CONTINUED "" - . OLD BUSINESS 8 The President of Summit Communications, JamesA. Hirshfield, Jr., made a presentation of his request to be granted a franchise to install a cabllie television network in Port Townsend. There were several questions from the audience and Council. This request was referred to the Legislative Committee for a report. NEW BUSINESS The Shoreline Management Permit Request No. 23-76 of Jerry Iseman was brought before Council for comment prior to being sent to the state. Engineer French reviewed the application and proposed conditions of the Shoreline Advisory Commission. The Council had question with regard to the situation of the street or road to ' the property. Attorney Abraham commented that this reque~t was only a conceptual thing and the Council would have full review and control at the time a contract was drawn up between the city and Iseman. It was moved by Councilmen Klenk/Ciprioti that the permit be endorsed, subject to the conditions set forth by the Shoreline Advisory Commission. Motion passed. I ORDINANCE NO. 1759 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GUIDELINES, ADOPTING STATE GUIDELINES, AND ESTABLISHING'OFFICES AND PROCEDURES THEREFOR. I The above ordinance was read for the'first time by title only. It was moved by Councilmen Judy/Klenk that the first reading be considered the second and that the third'reading be by'title only. Roll call: 6 yes. Motion carried. The ordinance was read for the third time by title only. It was now moved by Councilmen Judy/Ciprioti that the ordinance be adopted. Roll call: 6 yes. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted. The following public hearing dates were set: Application Nos. 112, 114 and 116 - July 20. Application No. 115 - August 3. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was mclved by Councilmen Judy/Klenk that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. MAYOR v7¿~~ , , t/ 8 ATTEST: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF ,JULY 20,1976 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 20th day of July 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL , Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abrahæm, City Clerk- Treasurer McCoy, and Councilmen Klenk, Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Parker, Wilson and Shaneyfelt. MINUTES It was moved by Councilmen Judy/Klenk to approve the minutes of the previous ses~:ion as written and to dispense with the reading. Motion carried. , 8 BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bill was presented for payment: Water-Sewer Fund $131.06 It was~moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the bill be paid. 'Moticn carried. COMMUNICATIONS I A letter from Mark Spahr, District Engineer for the Department, of Social and Health Services, inquired why the city had not sent written notice of its intentipn to comply with, certain r~servoir, regulations. A letter from Ted Dutchuk of 221 30th Street questioned whether the city would put up a guard rail on Disco~ery Road in front of his house, since a car recently left the st~eet and narrowly missed his house. This request was referred to the Street ~,LLôa with the directive that a guard rail be constructed. A status report on the progress of the logging operation at Lords Lake was submitted by Michael Schade and read to the Council. I , A letter from the Rhody Ramblers Club commented on their appreciation for the attention given them by Madge Wallin, former librarian. ) ) ) , A letter from David Cotton commented on the termina,tion of Madge Wall,in as librarian and pushed for her reinstatement. He guaranteed that the city will not hear the end of the situation until a new library board is instated. A letter from Richard L. Shaneyfelt, Chairman of the Bicentennial Forum listed several findings and recommendations regarding certain city issues. 8 - ~------ ---- 547 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 20, 1976, CONTINUED 8 COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Steve announced the appointment of Robert Campbell to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of June Scott, who has resigned. This term expires December 31,1978. Councilman Ciprioti reported that most street leases have been increased to $50 per year. It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Judy that the Union Oil street lease be increased to that figure. Motion carried. I Councilman Shaneyfelt reported that the Legislative Committee wished to recommend that Summit Communication be given a non-exclusive contract to bring cable television to Port ~'ownsendd. Councilmen Shaneyfelt/ Judy so moved. Motion died when Ciprioti/Parker moved that said contract be referred to the Legislative Committee for recommendation on the draft of said contract. Motion passed. Police Chief Doubek reported his recommendation, based on recent comIllaints, that an ordinance be adopted regulating the use of skate boards on certain streets. This request was referred to the Legislative Committee~ on July 27. Clerk-Treasurer McCoy announced a meeting to be held in the court roc~ of the courthouse at 7 p.m. Said meeting to inform elected officials of public disclosure requir~lents. I Clerk-Treasurer McCoy reported on the status of the city's grant application to the Department of Defense for Trident-impact monies-. He explained that the city has been asked to méLke formal applicationnto Housing and Urban Development for funding. 1.- - Mayor Steve opened the meeting at this time to the audience for opportunity to speak. Frank Kilham, I) Libnary Board Acting Chairman, was the first to speak, stating that he was tired of the false accusations which we~e being made about him. He said that he is not a Jeho~ah's Witness and that he did salute the flag and is ~ patriotic. Ki1ham commented further regarding the two letters rè1ated to the library situation which were read Ii under "Communications." 8 Emugene Matson asked if the city would set up a community center in the downtown district for the benefit of all citizens. Several other comments were inquiry of the possibility of the Council thanks that the board had finally taken a commented briefly. made from unidentified members of the audience, which included one holding a hearing to consider the library issue and one expressing stand to replace Mrs. Wallin. Mayor Steve and several other members \ ( 1 l PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezone No. 112 I Tge first public hearing was to consider the request of Anthony E. Stroeder for rezone of Blocks 209 and 221, Eisenbeis Addition, from R-1 to R-2. The Planning Commission recommendation to grant the rezone'was read. Stroeder stated his anxiety over the length of time he has been attempting .to get this rezone. No one spoke against it. It was moved by Councilmen Parker/Ciprioti that the rezone be g:~anted. Motion passed. Rezone granted. . . Rezone No. 114 The second public hearing to consider the rezone request of Gerald and Lida Sandquist for Block 75, Eisenbeis Addition, was postponed until ~ J . III AF-. 7. f\'\~ Conditional Use Permit No. 116 8 Mayor Steve opened the public hearing to consider the request of Tony and Heidi Rodeghier for a conditional use permit to use their home at 1306 Franklin Street for a tourist home. The Planning Commission recommendation to approve the permit was read. Engineer French stated that he and the Fire Chief had reviewed this application and can see no problem with it. There was no opposit~on to the request. It was moved by Coun- cilmen Camfie1d/Ciprioti that the board find affirmatively with regard to the requirements'of Subsections A, B, . C and D of Section 6.08 of Ordinance No. 1625, and that a conditional use permit be granted for one year, subject to the usual conditions on parking, noise, etc. Motion passed. Permit granted. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1760 I AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,500.00 TO THE FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE FUND FOR BICENTENNIAL OBSERVANCE EXPENSE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Due to its nature, the above ordinance was read for the first time and held over. ADJOURNMENT Judy/Ciprioti There being no further business to come before the Council at this t.ime, that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. MAYOR Yr$~~ it was moved by Councilmen I ATTEST'~ £ì/7 ftj C ty C1 J(-Treasurer 8 \ -