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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/1977 569~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 15, 1977 8 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 15th day of March 1977 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 Abraham, City Clerk- Treasurer McCoy and Councilmen Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Parker, Wilson and Shaneyfelt. Councilman Klenk was absent. MINUTES I It was moved by Councilmen Judy/Camfield that the minutes of the pre:vious session be approved as written and to dispense with reading them. Motion carried. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I CUrrent Expense Fund Equipment Rental Fund $115.67 22.50 It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Judy that the bills and claims be paid. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS A letter from John A. Murray endorsed mobile homes in town and commE~nted on the development of Kah Tai Lagoon. A letter from Gregg Knowles protested the installation of water metE~rs and the increase in water rates. 8 A petition signed by 364 people protested the installation of water meters and the raising of water rates. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Judy read a report which addressed the reasons why the Water Committee is recommending water meters and rate increases. Discussion followed involving several persons from the audience and Council relative to the reasons for metering and increasing rates. At this point, Charles Wallin asked ,why his letter had not been read. In searching his material the Clerk found no communication from Mr. Wallin. Wallin supplied a copy which was read. It, for the most part, addressed the Library discarded book inventory. I Fort Worden. Mayor Steve asked the Fire and ,Light Committee to review the fire protection fee being paid by He suggested that it may be rather low. , At this time, Clerk-Treasurer McCoy notified the Council that he is expecting letters from two bonding companies recommending the limit of revenue bonding capacity the City has. He updated the Council of the status of the Tri-cities Water Application and asked them to identify the level of bonding they would be will- ing to commit to said project. McCoy recommended that the City not commit its total capacity to any single improvement. Councilman Ciprioti stated that there was no way the Council could commit itself until they heard what the Trident Working Group is willing to appropriate. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezone Application No. 131 - Anthony E. Stroeder I Mayor Steve opened the public hearing to consider the request of Anthony E. Stroeder to rezone property located at Blocks 209, Eisenbeis Addition, from R-2 to R-3, to allow construction of a clinic and multi- family residences. The Planning Commission recommendation to deny the request was read. Mr. Stroeder spoke in defense of his request. There was no opposition from the audience. Mayor Steve turned the hearing over to the Council for decision. Discussion addressed spot zoning, parking, traffic congestion and the possible types of multi-family units which could be constructed. It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Parker to approve the rezone to R-3. At this point, Councilman Ciprioti stated that he would rather see Stroeder resubmit his rezone request to include block 221, thus avoiding the appearance of spot zoning. Stroeder was asked if he would agree to this request and stated that he would. Councilmen Camfield/parker then withdrew their motion to rezone block 209. It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Shaneyfelt that this rezone requ~st be denied. R011 call: 4 yes, 2 no, with Councilmen Parker and Wilson casting the negative votes. Motion carried. Rezone denied. \. 8 OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 77-1 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS ~IBRARY BC~KS. í I The above resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Camfield that this resolution be denied. At the point, the C1erk"'Treasurer was asked to read the resolution,_in its entirety, which he did. The chair called for a unanimous affirmative vote. There was no~ negative vote hE:ard. Motion.carried. Resolu- tion denied. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1781 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1110, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 21 OF ORDINANCE NO. lllO, AS AMENDED. 8 -- '- I 570 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 15, 1977, CONTINUED ---- ------ - ,----.._u.. ------------,---- ,- --- - " , ----------- -------_..,-------..' -,---,,--- ----.--'--,-, ..,----- , , ~.. The above ordinance was read by title only. It was moved ~y Councilmen Camfield/Judy that the first reading be considered the second and that the third reading be by title only. Roll call: 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1781 was read for the third time by title only. It was moved by Councilmen Parker/Judy that the ordinance be adopted. Roll call: 6-0. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1781 adopted. 8 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before meeting adjourned. 's time, Mayor Steve declared the ~~ I ATTEST, ~ /{)fl1-1 CITY LE TREASURER I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 5, 1977 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 5&h day of April 1977 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 Abraham, City Clerk-Treasurer McCoy and Councilmen Ciprioti, Judy, Wilson, Parker, Camfield, Klenk, and Shaneyfelt. MINUTES It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Judy to approve the minutes of the previous session as written and to dispense with reading them. Motion Carried. 8 BILLS & CLAIMS The following Bills & Claims were presented for payment: Payroll Clearing Current Expense Fund Street Fund Library Fund Park Fund Water/Sewer Fund Equipment Rental Fund Firemen's Pension & Relief Federal Shared Revenue Fund $39,138.75 22,080.77 5,5l0.66 2,991.45 l,027.63 13,825.62 3,954.89 216.65 6,433.46 I It was moved by Councilman Camfield/Judy that the bills and claims be paid. Motion Carried. COMMUNICATIONS A letter from the Port Commission proposing certain changes in the Kah Tai Lagoon area relating to unopened streets, park development and funds for said development. Asking Council to meet with the port Commission to discuss said proposal. Said meeting was set for Monday, April ll, 1977, at 7:30 P.M. . A letter from the Washington State Highway Commission advising that staff personnel. will be contacting the City with respect to Urban Arterial data and the 6 year street program. 8 A letter from the Western Washington Council of American Youth Hostels stating that they wish t,o appropriate funds to purchase signs, posts, etc. to complete the bike route ih Port Townsend. Additionally, requesting that they be allowed to affix American Youth Hostel signs to the bike route posts. Referred to the Street Department. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Steve appointed Rene Bergstrom to the Shoreline Management Advisory Committee to replace Eugene Woods who is resignin~. I Mayor Steve also appointed Mary Murdoch to the Park Bóard to replace Don Rosbach who resigned. Steve reported that the wiring at the golf course club house is in need of repair and referred the issue to the Building Committee. Councilman Parker reported that the fire committee is still reviewing the annual fee paid by the State for fire protection to determine whether said fee should be increased. I Councilman Judy reported that a Water System Improvement Plan had been drawn up. Said plan was discussed by the Council. Councilman Ciprioti noted that the Council had not formally adopted a metering program which includes beginning and finishing dates. he recommended the System Improvement plan be amended to read: The concept of metering is endorsed by the City. When engineering cost estimates are obtained the Council plans tc. proceed and hopes to complete the metering project within 3 years. Judy/Ciprioti that said plan be approved by the Council. Chair called for a unanimous affirmative vote. There was no negative vote heard. Plan approved. Mayor Steve and Engineer French spoke of the need to develop and adopt some type of short plat ordinance. Attorney Abraham noted that Assessor's Office will not record City sub- divisions until a short plat ordinance is in effect. He also recommended that the Council adopt some type of minimum requirement short plat law. Mayor Steve referred the matter to the Legisla~ tive Committee and City Attorney to draw up some type of short plat ordinance to be presented to the Council for consideration. 8