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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/01/1977 "... t ~"." . ' .))4 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 15, 1977, CONTINUED 8 PUBLIC HEARING Variance No. 135.- Jack L. Hensel The third public hearing was for Variance No. 135 by Jack L. Hensel for a variance from the parking requirements of the zoning ordinance for a building at 938 Wa~er Street, so that he may lease space for a restau- rant. There was no comment from the audience. It was moved by Councilmen Shan~yfelt/Parker that the Council find affir~tively with regard to Findings 1 through 7 of Section 6.10 of Ordinance' No. 1625, and that the variance be granted as requested. Roll call:, 4 yes, Wilson no. Motion carried. Variance gI'anted. I OLD BUSINESS Historic Preservation Agreement - Hensel I It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Judy to take Mr. Hensel's hist,oric preservation agreement off the table. The completed copy of the agreement has not yet been received. Motion passed, 3 yes, Wilson and Shaneyfelt no~ Mr. Hensel stated that he was now interested in receiving the stat~e grant money, and that the state has waived two provisions in the agreement (permission to mortgage and first~ right of re~usal in case of a sale). It was moved by Councilmen Shaneyfelt/Wilson to continued the hearing until the completed contract is present. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 77-1 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS LIBRARY BOOKS. 8 The above resolution was read in its entirety. Also, a letter from Madge Wallin protesting the resolution was read. BeverfY Lamb, Librarian, outlined the reasons for the resolution. Robert Yandell, Library Board member, stated that the books are surplus city property. A member of the board of the Fr:Lends of the Library offered their time and assistance in making an inventory of saiCksurpl~ok~. It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/ WiisQn ,to table the resolution pending the inventory.~~nJcarri~. It was no\. moved by Councilmen Judy/ Ciprioti that the offer of the Friends of the Library be accepted. Motion carri~l. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Council- men Judy/Shaneyfelt that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried I ATTEST: ~ fi.' ~ DeputY,Cler -Treasurer <o~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 1, 1977 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session t:his 1st gay of March 1977, in the Council Chambers in C:ty Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. (/-- 'i ' ROLL CALL 8 Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Clerk- Treasurer McCoy and Councilmen Klenk, Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Parker, Wilson and Shaneyfelt. MINUTES I The minutes of the previous session were amended as follows: In the narrative relating, to Resolution No. 77-1, the sentence which read, "It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Wilson to table the resolution pending the inventory." was changed to read as follows: "It was moved by Councilmen Cipr5,oti/Wilson to table the resolu- tion for one month pending the inventory." It was now moved by Councilmen Cipri01:i/Judy to approve, the minutes as corrected and to dispense with the reading of them. Motion passed. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: ; I Current Expense Fund Street Fund Library Fund Park Fund Water-Sewer Fund Equipment Rental Fund Firemen's Pension & Relief Fund Federal Shared Revenue Fund Payroll Clearing $l4,851.16 2,783.11 1,825.16 393.91 7,853.95 5,468.84 l27.00 3,543.57 39,002.15 It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Judy that the bills and claims be paid. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS 8 A letter from former librarian, Madge Wallin, requesting that a complete list of the 4,000 books, presently stored in the storage shed at the Marine Park, be made prior to further disposition of same. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Judy reported that the Water Committee wished to make the ::ollowing recommendations: ----------- , 568 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 1,' 1977'1' CONTINUED ..--- ,-- - -_.._~ ---- n__......" , ,.. ---..-..,.. -,--- -- --,--- --- ,- --- --- -- ------_.. 1. 2. 3. Basic water rates be increased to Tap fee within the city limits be Meters be installed as follows: a. Begin immediately on all new construction; b. Plan to , install meters on existing taps within $4.00 per month; increased from $110.00 to $250.00 per hookup; 8 the next three years. Councilman Judy explained that the rates had not been increased for about 40 years. He explained further that costs were rising faster than revenues and adjustments should be made now to insure that funds will be available for future capital needs. It was moved by Councilmen Judy/Ciprioti that an ordinance be drafter to incorporate the above figures. I Councilman Ciprioti reported that the Building Committee wished to refer the question of mobile homes in the city to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Camfield that this be done and that a letter be sent to said commission. Motion passed. Councilman Wilson reported that he felt that the city should take steps to accept responsibility for the future of the Kah Tai Lagoon area. Discussion followed as to whether the Council need take any action and which alternative should be endorsed. Finally, Councilmen Judy/Wilson moved that alternative #3 be adopted. Roll call: 5 yes, Shaneyfelt and Ciprioti no. Motion carried. I Clerk-Treasurer McCoy asked for clarification of the persons appointed to the Street Light Committee. Mayor Steve said they were Ed Hawley and John Doubek and himself. Councilman Judy questioned why he was being "kicked off the committee." The Mayor said that he evidentally misunderstood, but that Councilman Judy could remain on the committee. PUBLIC HEARINGS Application No. 128 - Bernard B. Beck The first public hearing was to consider the request of Bernard B. and Kathleen Beck for a street vacation of 17th Street between Sheridan and Grant Streets. Mayor Steve opened the hearing to the audience and asked for proponents. There were none. Those opposed were called. Mr. Irving Bittner rose and stated that he was the abutting property owner and, although he had originally endorsed the vacation, he now was in opposition to it. Mr. Beck spoke briefly in defense of the proposal. There being no further comment from the audience, the hearing was turned over to the Council for decision. It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Shaneyfelt that the street vacation be denied, since one of the adjoining property owners was now opposed. Motion passed. 8 Application No. 134 - San Juan Baptist Church The second public hearing was to consider the request of the San Juan Baptist Church for vacation of the following streets: Rosecrans between Discovery Road and 20th Street; 18th and 19th between McClellan and Rosecrans. The hearing was opened to the audience for comments. There were no comments at this time from propo- nents. Mr. Andrew Palmer stated that he has an interest in property that may have its access negatively affected as the result of these vacations. The Planning Commission recommendation to grant the vacation contingent upon an.~ adjacent planned unit development going through was read. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilmen Shaneyfelt/Klenk to table this request subject to call. Motion passed. I NEW BUSINESS Clerk-Treasurer McCoy made a status report on the Tri-cities Water System application. He explained that on Thursday of last week the city application came up for decision at the Trident Working Group meeting in Seattle. A lengthy discussion pertaining to the amount the city could afford to contribute to the project took place. Gary Tusberg, TWG member representing the State of Washington, recommended that Port Townsend be given the full $767,000 that it is requesting. Pete Crane, TWG member representing Kitsap County, stated that the city should only be given $400,000, since he felt that Port Townsend could finance the remainder. The final decision was to postpone final action until March 22, by which time Port Townsend will obtain a watershed management plan and ob- tain an opinion from a municipal bonding firm as to its bonding capacity. The Council debated the request to obtain a watershed management plan and the relationship of said plan to this grant application. McCoy explained that the federal government will not commit funds until it is reasonably sure that the city is eligible for the state funds being requested in its application. ' 8 At this time, Engineer French reported that he and Water Superintendent Fields had reviewed the Portage Bay Water System bids and would recommend that the low bidder, W. E. Seton & Sons, Route 3, Box 312, Port Townsend, be awarded the bid. It was moved by Councilmen Judy/Klenk that the Seton bid be accepted and that the bonds of the unsuccessful bidders be returned. Motion passed. March 15. It was moved by Councilmen Judy/Camfield that the public hearing for application #131 be set for Motion passed. ORDINANCE NO. 1780 I AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PORTION OF EISENBEIS ADDITION AND RAILROAD ADDITION FROM P-l TO C-2, A PORTION OF EISENBEIS ADDITION FROM R-l TO P-I, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP. The above ordinance was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Klenk that the first reading be considered the second and that the third reading be by title only. Roll call: 7-0. Motion carried. It was now moved by Councilmen Judy/Klenk that the ordinance be adopted. Roll call: 7-0. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted. I ADJOURNMENT adjourned. There being no further business to come before the Council at?Jime, Mayor Steve declared the meeting MAYOR ~ ,þp~L v2l ~ '/ 8