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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/16/1979 121 --~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 16, 1979 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 16th day of October, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Shaneyfelt, and Elizabeth Smith. Councilmember meeting. Also present were City Engineer Roger ham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. Ciprioti, Dale Judy, Richard James Parker arrived later in the French, City At.torney Glenn Abra- MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Judy to approve the minutes of October 2, 1979, as written and to dispense with reading of them, which was seconded by Council- member Shaneyfelt and passed unanimously. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I Current Expense Street Library Park Federal Shared Revenue Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Payroll 1978 Water Construction 17,355.28 5,611.42 851. 65 748.22 10,000.00 11,258.71 3,041. 44 13,928.53 1,166.40 A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti that the bills and claims be paid which passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove reported that hte Council recè~ved a letter dated Oct:ober 6, 1979,from J. J. Kircher requesting to have the roofing debris removed from the City Street of Jefferson between Scott and Gaines. Mayor Steve reported that this has been accomplished. Mr. Grove reported that the Council at present has a letter dat:ed Octòber 15, 1979, from Heidi Rodeghier, reporting that the Quimper Inn has now been approved by the State Fire Marshall and requesting renewal of their Conditional Use Permit for another year. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to renew the permit and make it assignable to the new owners for the period of one year which was second- ed by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Mayor Steve reported that he is preparing his final preliminary budget and the departmental requests far exceed the available revenue by more than $100,000.00. He recommended that the Council consider increasing the business and occ~pation tax in the near future. He indicatèd an increase would not be needed to balance this year's budget, but should be considered in 1980. Water, Sewer, Street - Councilmember Judy reported that the coD~ittee met with a group of potential water customers and has asked Mr. F],-erich'-to recap the requests for a report in November. City Attorney Abraham reported he has prepared a resolution to correct a problem caused by an incorrect legal description placed on an easement granted by the City. RESOLUTION NO. 79-14 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELINQUISHMENT OF A CERTAIN SEWER EASEMENT. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 79-14 which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. 122 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 16, 1979 (cont.) PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Use Hearing for Federal Shared Revenue - Mr. Grove explained that the City expects to receive $64,271.00 during 1980 Entitlement Period Number 11 and may have unappropriated entitlement funds of $5,000 remaining in the City's trust fund and this hearing is to provide citizens an opportunity to make written or oral comments regarding possible uses of the Revenue Sharing Funds. Mayor Steve then opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Warren Steurer was recognized and requested to receive $22,500 from Revenue Sharing for Youth Recreation referring to his letter to the Council dated October 9, 1979. Street Superintendent Ed Hawley waS recognized and requested that a substantial slice be spent on side- walks. City Engineer Roger French was recognized and requested that $5,000 be spent on the City Dock at Marine Park. Park Superintendent John Pope was recog- nized and requested that $3,000 be appropriated to run a sewer line from the building on the City Dock to the main on Water Street. Mr. Cal McCune was recog- nized and requested that money be appropriated to cover the dock used as waiting area for the ferry to make it safe. Mayor Steve reported that the State Ferries have- approached the City to share in the cost to cover the waiting area with marine plywood. He indicated that he felt the State should pay for it all. Mr. Grove noted that the Council has reèeived a letter dated October 9, 1979, from Teresa Goldsmith representing the Jefferson County Retired Senior Volunteer Pro- gram requesting $500.00 of Revenue Sharing for mileage reinbursement. There be- ing no further testimony offered, Mayor Steve closed the hearing. I OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1844 AN ORDINANCE REDEDICATING PORTIONS OF CLAREMONT STREET AND CALUMET STREET, AND DEDICATING A STREET KNOWN AS STEVE STREET. Mr. Abraham explained that this adds the land recently accepted by the City to the City Street System. Councilmember Parker made a motion that the proposed newly dedicated section be named Steve Street which was seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt and passed unanimously. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1844 which was se- conded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Steve declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. ATTEST: /] ~~ (/1 / Mayor ¡ß~) ¡Jf~ Clerk-Treasurer I