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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/06/1979 79 -~-.,--,--- ---- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 20, 1979 (cant.) to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt and passed unanimous ly. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Mayor Steve reported that he, the Police Chief, the City Engineer, and Street Superintendent have addressed the ferry traffic problems. He reported, he has approached the County Commissioners about opening up the restroc~s in Memorial Field and has asked the State Ferries to install more sanicans. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Steve reported that a delegation from Edmonds will be arriving on the 11:00 a.m. ferry and there will be a no host luncheon at the Sea Galley with them to- morrow, February 21,1979. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Frank Vane was recognized and asked for some clarification on the provisions for parking of the ferry traffic. Mayor Steve explained the decided routing. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Steve declared the meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. I MAYOR, ~ ß- ~ t/ ATTESTED, ß~J æ J/~ ~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 6, 1979 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 6th day of March 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, Joseph Ciprioti, Dale Judy, Richard Shaneyfelt, and Elizabeth Smith. Councilmember James Parker and James Wilson arrived later in the meeting. Also present were City Enqineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Camfield to approve the minui:es of February 20, 1979, as written and to dispense with the reading of them, which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. 80 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 6,1979 (Cont.) ~~--- n______--,---- BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension & Relief Payroll 1978 Water Construction 14,464.58 1,066.33 495.37 332.16 3,180.34 529.59 1,008.51 15,083.85 108,573.74 I A motion was made by Councilmember Camfield 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 March 1,1979, from Henry G. Clark Jr. regarding the relocation of the ferry terminal. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Steve requested that the Legislative Committee review and update our pre- sent Ordinance controling peddlers. He reported that he has requested that the Planning Commission make a recommendation to the Council so that an official position can be taken on the location of the ferry landing. Downtown Parking - Councilmember Smith requested that this special committee be dissolved due to lack of interest. She reported that some solutions were discuss- ed, but the Council is not interested in investing the necessary funds to develop them. Mayor Steve reported that the State has assured him that the lot at the corner of Monroe and Washington will be paved for additionàl ferry traffic park- ing. I Health and Sanitation - Mr. French reported that a contract has been prepared to authorize the construction of restroom facilities in the police station. Council- member Smith made a motion to authorize the 'Mayor to enter into the agreement which was seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt and passed unanimously. Mr. Grove reported that City was awarded three positions under the Comprehensive Employment Training Act. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. David Cunningham was recognized and reported templating operating a street car on the streets the advantages it would have for the citizens to consideration of his license application. to the Council that he is con- of Port Townsend. He explained prepare the Council for their PUBLIC HEARINGS I Street Vacation Application No. 7810-03 - MacFarlane - Mr. Grove reported that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of this application to vacate all of the alleys in Block 50; all of Tea Street between Mason and Thomas Streets; all of Mason Street between Cook Avenue and the South line extended of Tea Street; all of the alley in Block 39 lying North of the South line of Lot 5 extended, all in the plat of Fowler Park Addition to Port Townsend. Mayor Steve opened the hear- ing to the public. Mr. Bagley was recognized and indicated he was present to represent Mrs. MacFarlane. Ray McGowan was recognized and asked for an indication as to where it is located. Mayor Steve reported that it is out by the Farmhouse Restaurant in the northbeach area. There being no further public comments offered, the hearing was closed to the public. Mayor Steve turned the matter over to the Council for dispostition. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the vacations I I I 81, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 6, 1979 (cont.) - ~ u~- --~-- --n ,-- n - n --'" ,----- ~-- --~ n n -- n ~ -'" .., ,_un - .. - 'nu_, --_uu 'n n- _u- n , - -n- ----, -- "--_-n- -- _..~--------- - - - --- , Un' _~'_n- be granted which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Margaret Berry was recognized and requested that the Council go on record as supporting the special levy for the school district. Councilmember Parker made a motion that a resolution be prepared indicating that the Council supports the school levy which was seconded by Councilmember Wilson and passed unanimously. BID OPENING The following bids to furnish one pickup truck to the City werE, opened and read aloud: Bayview Ford-Mercury, Inc. Heckman Motors, Inc. $5,721. 00 5,139.00 Final action waS postponed until later in the meeting to allow the City Engineer and Equipment Rental Superintendent to review the bids. OLD BUSINESS Street Vacation Application No. 7810-03 and Rezone Applicaiton No. 7810-02 - Warren Murdock - Mr. French requested that the public hearing on the rezone ap~ plication be held March 20,1979. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. After it was indicated there would not be time to advertise for a hearing on his street vacation application, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to reconsider the establishment of the hearing on the rezone application which was seconded and passed unanimously. Councilmember Ciprioti then made a motion to set the hearing on both applications for April 3,1979, which was seconded and passed unanimously RESOLUTION NO. 79-02 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY FEES FOR LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS. Mayor Steve reported that Mr. Abraham has approved the payn¡ent of legal fees for the Library Board in the case of Wallin vs. City of Port Townsend. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to adopt Resolution 79-02 which was seconded by Council- member Ciprioti and passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Final Plat Approval-Donovan Short Plat - Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Short Plat be approved which was seconded by Councilmember Judy. Coun- cilmember Shaneyfelt questioned the availability of utilities to each lot. He noted that the final draft differs from the preliminary plat. Councilmember 4tCiprioti asked that no approval be considered until this is clarified. Council- member Camfield withdrew his motion and Councilmember Judy withdrew his second. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the application be tabled until the next meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt and passed unanimous~ ly. Preliminary Plat Approval-Ruth Short, Short Plat - Mr. French indicated that Ruth Short has agreed to the necessary dedications of land for Discovery Road. After a brief discussion to clarify the application, Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the preliminary plat which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. Street Vacation Application No. 7901-02 - Zamperin and Street Vacation Applica- tion No. 7901-03 - Sukert Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to set a hear- ing on these applications for April 3, 1979, which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. Pickup Truck Bid Award - Mr. French reported that he and the Equipment Rental Superintendent, Robert Kenyon recommend that the City accept the bid of Heckman Motors Inc. for a Datsun pickup. Councilmember Judy made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Counilmember Wilson and passed unanimously. 82 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 6, 1979 (cont.) ----------'-' -, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Steve declared the meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. ATTESTED: M~ fuYO"~ I Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 20,1979 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 20th day of March, 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 Tom Camfield, Dale Judy, . , James Parker, Elizabeth Smith, and James Wilson. Councilmember Ciprioti arrived shortly after roll call. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. I MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Camfield to approve the minutes of March 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: Water-Sewer Park Street Firemen's Pension and Relief Federal Shared Revenue Equipment Rental Library Current Expense $15,126.57 792.62 3,990.66 191.10 1,604.77 3,584.03 2,777.83 11,215.57 A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Councilmember Camfield that the bills and claims be paid which passed unanimously. I COMMITTEE REPORTS Fire & Light - Councilmember Ciprioti reported that the Council has received several requestes for street lights and made a motion that street lights be in- stalled at the following locations: on pole #15 and #17 on Corona Street near Sherman Street and Copper Street, on pole #151940 located on SeaView Drive, on the pole one half block off of Sheridan between Cleveland and Sheridan on 30th Street, and at the intersection of 17th and Gise. Councilmember Jüdy seconded the motion which passed unanimously.