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Home My WebLink About00163 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 19th 1960 CONTINUED..,i ',. 1TT117TFC nF TIIF AF/]ifi nR CFC -�D BiQ m�nrtN+yD FROM: Street & Sewer Committee. At a meeting of the Street And Sewer Committee of the City Council, held on July 11, 1960 the City Attorney was directed to prepare the attached Resolution No. 60-5 which the Committee recommends for passage by the Council. This Resolution is ❑ result of extensive study and discussion by the Committee and the City Engineer, City Street and Sewer Superintendent , and City Attorney. The intent and purpose of the Resolution is to clarify And resolve once and for all, the many difficulties which linve been occnsionod by the unique sower improvements which have been introduced into the City in recent years. The Committee wishes to point out that this is in no way intended as a deterent to the future construction of such sewers, but, on the contrary, the Committee has every hope that such construction will increase in the future. It is believed by the Committee, however, thnt clarification of the method and installati n of such projects is long overdue, and that a firm policy in this regard will be benoficinl t p, those citizens wishing to engage in sewer construction is well as to the City as a whole and the City Government. Respectfully submitted, Dennis Sullivan, chairman, John Lafferty member, Roy Lindsey, member. RESOLUTION 140. 60-5 i EORI.PSmDUTSENDQPVaRBINT,TUNQODHEINIBB THE OOTYCgr A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF j PORT TOIVNSEND, WASHINGTON, DEFINING THE t'OLICY ill OF SAID CITY WITH REGARD TO CONNECTIONS TO CITY • i'i S.4WER LINES, DITCHES, EXCAVATIONS IN CITY STREETS .AND DESIGN AND ENGINEERING OF SHIVER LINES CON* �! NECTING TO CITY SEINER LINES, AWD SETTING FORTH REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY t;E.JER LINES CONNECTING TO EXISTING SEINER LINES. Whereas the Street and Sewer Committee of the City Council has investigated and found that there is an apparent misunderstanding on the part of various persons with regard to the rights and obligations of persons connecting to City sower lines, and WHEREAS there is no sewer district, project or system in the City of Port 'Townsend, other 1" than such sewer facilities as are owned by the City of Port Townsend, and 'NU3REAS there is no person or persons authorized to collect money for connections made to any sewer line of the City of Port Townsend, or extension thereof, except the City of Port - I I!, Townsend itself, and I7ItEREAS no franchise, right or license or privilege of any kind has ever been extended to any person or persons by the City of Port Townsend, to construct, opernte or maintnin nny sewer district or sow er disposal system connecting with any sewer line, and „ 11 WHEREAS any sewer line lying in any City street, Alley or other City property is the property solely of the City of Port Townsend, and WHEREAS the City sowerage disposal system is administred by and is under the control of t e j� City Sower Department exclusively, and WHEREAS each and every sewer installation connecting to any City sower should be properly engineered and inspected, and WHEREAS it appears desirable that a statement of policy for the purpose of providing guidance and understanding for both Citizens and City Officials is desirable, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council in regular session assembled: FIRST: That andy and every connection of any line to a City -Owned sewer line shall be made only upon the approval of the City Engineer and City Sewer Sup:rintedndent, and such approval shall be contingent upon the submission to said Engineer and Superintendent of plan and specifications for such connecting lines, and approval of the same, and upon the creatio of an adequate inspection or method of inspection for any such proposed connection line, which inspection shnll be under the supervision of and satisfactory to the City Engineer. SECOND: Any excavation or ditching 1n any City street for the purpose of connecting or extending any sewer line of said City, or for any other purpose, shall not be excused and shall be prosecuted as criminal offenses under the ordinances of the City, excepting only. those cases in which any such excavation or ditching shall be done with eht approval of and in the manner and method prescribed by the City Engineer and City Sewer Superinteddent , and T'IRD: The City has not in tue past, and does not contemplate thnt it will, authorize any private sewer district or sewerage disposal system connecting to any City -own ad sewer 1 no. Passed by the City Council at a regular meeting hold on July 19, 1960. Signed and approve by the Mayor on July 19, 1960. Mayor ' Attest: City Ulark I Approved as to Form: C y erne*, Councilman Steve made a motion seconded by Councilman Mueller that Resolution - 5 be tabled until the next regular session. •Motion carried. RESOLUTION 140. 60-4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWN813111), WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DI- RECTING THE TRANSFER OF THE S1114 OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FROM THE REST R0014 MAINTENANCE ITEM TO THE SUPPLIES AND MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENTS TO GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS, OF THE PARK FUND BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1960. After some discussion it was moved by Councilman Mueller seconded by Councilmnn Johnson that Resolution no. 60-4 be adopted. Upon roll call vote Councilman Sullivan and Councilman Lafferty voted nne, Councilman Mueller, Steve, Johnson voted yae. Motion carried. NEW & OLD BUSINESS City Attorney Abraham reported that he had received a letter from the Navy dopartment ' egarding the water situation on the nnvy line. Tho ref rrod him to e 1 tte that had son vrit e£t to 1A� IRal J e lq,th 19i5 e'Qiian3 t� t � ' �l�i �i�{QBi,,,,,rao�8n5��An'CN�L�£ d �'TO Carr s one Is ran e otnor ❑ e roI8 i A�th I he navy then it would be alright with the navy. f i f 03 r. L n i • • 277 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 19th 1960 CONTINUED Councilman Sullivan that quite a faw parents wane up in arms because boys with BB guns were shooting at youngsters in swiming at the beach between the Boat Haven and railroad Y and also had been breaking windows and wondered if there was an ordinance concerning BB guns in the city limits and also requested that police keep their eyes peeled for kids shooting BB Guns. Councilman Johnson Informed the Council that house trailers were still parked at Chetzo- moka Park despite prior actl.in of the Council asking their removal, saying that it took away attractiveness of homes in the area and since the trailers are not supposed to be there the owners should be asked to move them. Mrs Dnvis said that the Health Department has so far denied A license to the commercial trailer park and under existing circumstances, Chetzomoka Park remains the only place that can accommodate house trailers. Mrs Davis said that the park board never received any official notice of the councils action on removal of the trailers from Chetzomoka Park, and members of the board refused to act to remove them. Mayor Leighton introduced Mr J. W. Bollong who gave a talk on mercury-vapor street light- ing. As there was no further business to come before the Council at this time it was moved by Councilman Mueller seconded by Councilman Lafferty that the meeting do now adjourn, Motion carried. MAYOR / °�Q/Ct�rcc/ tl _• `-" ' �' Attest: % c - _•• >M�i c y -er MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 2, 1960 August 1, Port Townsend, Washington The Citv Council of the City of Port 'Townsend, Washington met in regular session this 2nd day of August 1960 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, Mayor Leighton presi ing. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows*, Mayor Leighton, City ,attorney Abrabham, Ci Clerk Youngblood, Councilmen Mueller, Sullivan, Lafferty Steve, Lindsey Siebonbaum, Council Johnson absent. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION Minutes of the previous session were read in full and it was moved by Councilman Mueller seconded by Councilman Siebonbaum that the minutes be approved as read and that the Mayor and City Clerk sign same, motion carried. BILLS & CLAIMS Approved bills & claims as audited by the Finance Committee were presented and acted upon as follows: CURRENT EXPENSE FUND ---------------- Voucher No. 5216 through 5243------- 2,241.68 WATER FUND ----------------------------- Voucher No. 2465 through 2400------- 1,139.22 GARBAGE DEPT. FUND --------------------- Voucher No. 70 through 75------- 433.08 LIBRARY FUND --------------------------- Voucher No. 5602 through 5612------- 242.40 PARK FUND ------------------------------ Voucher No. 1631 through 1.637------- $? 178.24 CITY STREET FUAN)----------------------- Voucher No. 4749 through 4755------- y 771.40 PORT TOWNSEND WATER WORKS & SYSTEM CONST. FUND UNDER ORD. 1321.-----------Voucher No. 195 through 196-------$1,885.26 PORT TO'VINSEND OL M'IC GRAVITY WATER CONST. FUND UNDER ORD. 1379.-----------Voucher No.110 through 125-------$7,991.02 X%RX74 X%RXRIiF.%9iKX?�XIf 4NXXRN?i1� 3IX3E3EiE3(�E�Gf 3E34,'CI{ It was moved by Councilmnn Sullivan seconded by Councilman Lindsey that the bills be approved ns read and that the Mayor & City "lurk be authorized to draw warrants upon the proper funds for payment of same. Motion carried. REPORT OF OFFICERS CLERK The city clerk reported the regular salary warrants for the month of July 1960 as follows CURHC14T EXPENSE FUND -------------------Voucher No. 5199 through 5215-------03,635.63 WATER FUND ----------------------------- Voucher No. 2459 through 2464------- 1,376.20 'GARGABE DEPT. FUND --------------------- Vpihcljer No. 67 through 69------- 933.71 LIBRARY FUND -------------- ------------- Voucher No. 5600 through 5601------- 136.50 PARK FUND ------------------------------ Vpucher No. 1630------- 254.42 CITY STREET FUND ----------------------- Voucher No. 4743 through 474B------- 1,514.14 FIREMENS RELIEF & PEN. FUND ------------ Voucher No. 252 through 253------- 1 275.00 The Treasurers report was road for the month of July 1960 and was ordered filed. BUILDING PERMITS The following building pBrmits wore presented and acted upon as follows: Hazel D. DeLeo, addition to porch & extend eaves, BIX121 & 61X121, Frame 19th & Haines,w300, Lawrence 14. Qualls, Re -Model Front Porch, BIX121, Frame & Concrete, 19th F. Haines, $300.00 It was moved by Councilman Sullivan seconded by Councilman Lindsey that the building perr be granted. Motion carried. 1AOVING PERidITS Leonard Balch, Building, From Fort Worden to Block 33, Bth & Hill, 261X87t, Frame. Leonard Balch, Building, Prom Fort Worden to Block 33, Bth & L&ndis, 261X871, Framo. It was goved b 00oun ailma Lind seconded by Councilman Siebenbaum that the moving parr 0 gr.Rsed upon rUll caf11 vo e, me n carried. `