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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/05/1978MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 5, 1978 (cont.) COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Steve reported that he has reached an agreement with the union esltablishing five weeks vacation for employees with 20 years of employment with the City. An ordinance is being prepared to that effect. ~egislative-Environmental - Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that Port Townsend Lumber has submitted additional information on their environmental checklist. He made a motion that the Council issue a proposed negative declaration of non-sig- nificance on their Conditional Use Permit application which was seconded by Coun- cilmember Wilson and passed unanimously. Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that there has been no adverse response to the proposed negative declaration of non-significance on the Murdock Environmental Checklist and made a motion that the Council make the final declaration of non- significance which was seconded by Councilmember Wilson and passed unanimously. Water-Sewer-Street - Councilmember Ciprioti reported that the Water Department has a trencher that has recently broken down and although it now works, it does not have pipe pushing capacity which is needed to avoid cutting through to get under streets. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to call for bids on a trench- er to be opened December 19, 1978, which was seconded by Councilmember Wilson and passed unanimously. Health-Sanitation - Councilmember Smith reported that Mr. Grove is going to audit the figures from Olympic Disposal and report back to the Committee. She further reported that the plans for public restrooms in the police station will be com- plete for the next Council meeting. NEW BUSINESS Public Hearings - Mr. French reported that the Landura Corporation has refused to provide environmental information and the Planning Commission has recommended denial of P.U.D. Application #7809-01. He asked Mr. Abraham if the Council needs to set a hearing on this application and Mr. Abraham said no. Councilmember Cam- field made a motion to conduct public hearings at the regular meeting Janurary 2, 1979, on Conditional Use Permit Application #7810-06 - Charles Landau, Street Vacation Application #7811-01 - Tom Aumock, Street Vacation Application #7811-02 Frank Moore and Street Vacation Application #7811-03 - P. Gary Kvinsland which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1817 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $24,700 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, $21,800 TO THE STREET FUND, AND $55,000 TO THE ARTERIAL STREET FUND, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third reading be by title only which was seconded and passed unan- imously by roll call vote. Mayor Steve announced that the Ordinance would be presented for passage at the next regular meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 1818 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING THE 1979 BUDGETS FOR THE GENERAL CITY GOVERNMENT, THE WATER-SEWER UTILITIES, BOND REDEMPTION FUNDS, AND FOR FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE. Mr. Grove explained that the Street Superintendent has requested that the Arterial Street Budget show estimated expenditures for construction projects at $82,000 eliminating all estimated ending cash. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt and passed by roll call vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Smith voted against the motion. Councilmember Camfield voted to adopt Ordinance 1818 which was seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt and passed by roll call vote with five Councilmembers votinq in the affirmative. Councilmeraber Smith voted against the motion, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 5, 1978 (cont.) Mayor Steve declared a recess at 7:46 p.m. to await the public hearings scheduled for 8:00 p.m. The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Steve at 7:56. Ail Councilmembers present at roll call were once again present. PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation Application No. 7810-01 - Port of Port Townsend - Mr. Grove in- dicated the Planning Commission has recommended that the Council approve this application to vacate Kuhn Street and the alley between Kuhn Street and Landes Street. Mayor Steve then opened the hearing to receive public comments. George RandolP~epresenting the Port was recognized and testified that the application was made in order to better utilize its property for the purpose the District was formed. No one testified in opposition. Mayor Steve then closed the hearing to the public and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Coun- cilmember Ciprioti asked if a right-of-way for Puget Power was being reserved. Mr. French explained that Puget Power had misunderstood the location at one time. It was indicated an easement will be retained. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to approve the application which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. Conditional Use Permit Application No. 7810-04 - Ross Waggoner, Port.Townsend Lumber - Mr. Grove indicated the Planning Commission has recommended approval of this application to construct a building ~ materials center with the provision that proper department heads approve conditional use criteria of Section 6.08 of the City Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Steve opened the meeting to receive public test- imony, but none was offered. He closed the hearing and turned the applidation over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Wilson asked if agreement has been reached as to who would be paying for the installation of a fire hydrant in the area. Mr. Randolph indicated no agreement has been reached. Councilmember Wilson made a motion to table the applciation which was seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt and passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time Mayor Joseph B. Steve declared the meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. ATTESTED: Clerk-Treasurer MAYOR: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 19, 1973 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 19th day of December, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Tom Camfield, Dale Judy, James Parker, Richard Shaneyfelt, Elizabeth Smith and James Wilson. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Camfield to approve the minut.~s of December