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Home My WebLink About02/06/1979 75 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 16, 1979 (cont.) --,--, ---------- - made a motion to adopt Ordinance 1825 which was seconded and pa:,sed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1827 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND WAGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1979. I Mr. Grove read the title of the Ordinance. Councilmember Judy nade a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by 1:itle only which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Mr. Grove explained that the salary schedule has been adopted a~; part of the Budget Ordinance in prior years due to the nature of the union contract but the present schedule was delayed waiting for the November Consumer Price Index to be published. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1827 which was seconded and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Contract Zoning - Councilmember Shaneyfelt asked Mr. Abraham what action is neces- sary to establish contract zoning. Mr. Abraham explained that before any change can be made to the zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission must conduct a public hearing. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion that the Planning Commission be instructed to conduct a public hearing on the concept of contract zoning which was seconded by Councilmember Judy. Councilmember Smith asked if some type of draft should be presented to them for consideration. Mr. Abraham recommended that Councilmembers who support the concept, express their desires directly to the Planning Commission due to the fact that: the Council is initiating the action. The motion passed unanimously. I Downtown Parking - Councilmember Wilson requested that a committee be formed to address this problem specifically. Mayor Steve indicated the Council can work together on any City p rsuit. Councilmember Smith requested that Mr. Hawley be assigned to assist the committee. Mayor Steve then appointed Councilmember Smith as Chairman and Councilmember Wilson and Parker as committee menlbers and indicated he would instruct Mr. Hawley to work with them. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Steve declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ATTESTED: j) tL,;) ttk ,~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 6, 1979 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 6th day of February, 1979, 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 Joseph Ciprioti, Dale Judy, James Parker, Richard Shaneyfelt, Elizabeth Smith, and James Wilson. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer Dave Grove. 76 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 6,1979 (cont.) '_',"n~~__- ~-------- ---- -~---- -- ---- MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Judy to approve the minutes of January 16,1979, as written and to dispense with the reading of them, which was seconded by Coun- cilmember Parker and passed unanimously. BILLS AND CLAIMS I The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Street Arterial Street 1978 Water Construction Current Expense Water-Sewer Firemen's Pension & Relief Payroll Park Equipment Library Rental $2,609.17 5,323.93 145,375.72 19,893.21 8,708.82 736.23 11,253.39 530.37 1,216.86 2,522.30 A motion was made by Councilmember Parker and seconded by Councilmember Judy that the bills and claims be paid which passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove indicated the Council received a letter dated January 12, 1979, from Edward and Viola Broadsword requesting that a watermain be installed in Fir Street from "F" Street to 822 Fir Street. Mayor Steve indicated he would take this up with the Water Superintendent. A letter was received dated January 25,1979, from Patrick Slevin, Executive Director of Bayshore Enterprises, requesting that the Conditional Use Permit to operate an activity center for the handicapped at 232-30th Street be extended. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion which was seconded by Councilmember Judy to extend the permit for another year which passed unanimously. A letter was received dated January 24, 1979, signed by Frieda Imislund and Kath- leen Grant requesting that a street light be installed on the corner of 30th and Cleveland or between Cleveland and Sheridan Avenue on 30th Street. Mayor Steve referred this request to the Light Committee. A letter dated January 23, 1979, from D. P. Ormond, City Administrator for Nelson, B. C., Canada about their sending a delegation to Port Townsend to discuss our heritage program. Mayor Steve reported that a letter of invitation was sent to them. A petition was received January 29, 1979, requesting two street lights on Corona Street with six signatures. Mayor Steve referred this request to the Light Committee. IMa~or Steve reported that the Council just received a letter dated February 5, 1979, from the State Department of Transportation indicating they are willing to contribute $10,000 to the construction of public restrooms in the Police Station and $200 per month to maintain them. Councilmember Smith reported that the Sani~ tation Committee has met to consider this response and recommends that a letter be prepared indicating our acceptance of their proposal. She made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. I COMMITTEE REPORT I Mayor Steve reported that the results of the meeting with the Department of Social and Health Services were favorable and that he will be signing a payment request for reimbursement in excess of (5) five hundred thousand dollars tomorrow. Clerk-Treasurer Grove indicated that Mr. Hawley would like the Council to autho- rize a call for bids on the storage facility to be constructed at the City Shop. Councilmember Judy made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Council- member Ciprioti and passed unanimously. 77. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 6, 1979 (cont.) -----------~----~'------~---~~'-"--_U_--_n____'_--------- --n ----------,-- -'"-, ----,---- ---- -----~----------'-'-'"---' AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION I Mayor Steve recognized Mr. Bob Shay of Foresters and Managers, Inc. who made a presentation on the services his firm could provide to manage the City owned forest land near Lord's Lake. At the conclusion of. his presentation, Mayor Steve referred their offer to the City Engineer for a recommendation at the next Council meeting. BID OPENING The following bids were received to furnish petroleum products 1:0 the City for the remainder of the calendar year 1979: HARPER OIL CO. Furnance Oil #2 Diesel Fuèl Premium Gasoline Regular Gasoline $.42 per gallon .42 per gallon .643 per gallon .603 per gallon THOMAS OIL INC. Furnance Oil #2 Diesel Fuel .3999 per gallon .3999 per gallon Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to accept the bid of Thomas Oil Inc. for furnance oil and #2 diesel fuel and the Harper Oil Co. bid for qasoline which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS I ORDINANCE NO. 1'829 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 1108, AS AMENDED. Councilmember Smith reported that the Adhoc Committee is recommending that park- ing on Polk Street from Water Street to Washington Street be lin1ited to two hours and this Ordinance will add it in. Mr. Grove read the title of the Ordinance. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmeml)er Smith and pass- ed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1829 which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimous- ly by roll call vote. Councilmember Smith reported that the Adhoc Committee would also recommend that three street-'ligl1ts be iri'stalled on the three e-xisting 'power poles: north of 'Stand-' 'ard Oil on the' water side-. Councilmember l'Jilson made a motion that they be in- . 'stalled whìch was s.econded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt and passed unanimously. NEVI BUSINESS I ORDINANCE NO. 1830 AN ORDINANCE 'AMENDING SECTION 22 OF ORDINANCE 1110, AS AMENDED AND THEREBY CHANGING WATER RATES. Mr. Grove explained that this proposal is being made to avoid a massive program change for the minicomputer and represents an increase in the gallons purchased for the $6.00 minimum. Councilmember Shaneyfelt expressed concern about the fact that the cost per thousand gallons is lower to high volume users. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Wilson made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Coun- cilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1830 which was seconded by Counc:ilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Street vacation Application No. 7812-01 - Mac Farlane - Councilmember a motion that the public hearing on this application be held on March the regular Council meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Smith unanimously. Judy made 6, 1979, at and passed 78 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 6, 1979 (cont.) Call for Bids on Pickup Truck - Councilmember Judy made a motion to authorize a call for bids on a pickup truck for the water department which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Steve declared the meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m. I ATTESTED: d~~ Clerk-Treasurer MAYOR, Yr~~ ¡/ -- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 20,1979 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 20th day of February, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall,' Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Tom Camfield, Dale Judy, James Parker, Richard Shaneyfelt, Elizabeth Smith, and James Wilson. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Camfield to approve the minutes of February 6, 1979, as written and to dispense with the reading of them, which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll $5,195.16 1,134.04 156.88 459.66 4,796.91 2,063.45 41. 00 2,934.39 I A motion was made by Counclimember Judy ~nd seconded by Councilmember Camfield that the bills and claims be paid which passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove indicated that the Council received a letter from Jack Kruse and John Kassebaum requesting a street view Drive between lots 6 & 7 of the Seaview Estates. request to the Fire and Light Committee. Mayor Steve requested that the Council authorize a street light to in the staging area behind the Police Station. Councilmember Judy dated February 15,1979, light be located on Sea- Mayor Steve referred this be installed made a motion