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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/18/1980 152 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 18,1980 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 18th day of March, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pro TemDale Judy presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French, and City Clerk-Trea- surer David Grove. I MINUTES Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to approve the minutes of March 4, 1980, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Council- member Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Federal Shared Revenue Payroll Water/Sewer Equipment Rental $3,588.78 3,237.44 252.59 94.23 755.85 3,331. 72 9,650.87 2,620.61 I Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passèd unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated March 7, 1980, from Patrick C. Slevin, Execu- tive Director of Bayshore Enterprises requesting an extension of their Conditional Use Permit to operate a work activity center for handicapped adults located at 232 30th Street. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the permit be extend- ed for another year which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unani- mously by voice vote. A letter dated March 10,1980, was received by the Council from Eddie Lindsey pro- testing the Council's approval of travel expenses for travel to New York City by the Mayor. The Council received a letter dated March 10, 1980, from Janet Kelly requesting a bicycle lane on "F" Street, a stop sign at the corner of "F" and Fir Street, a stop sign and flashing red light at 1!;he corner of San Juan and "F" Streets, more stop signs on Lawrence Street and stricter police enforcement of the speed limits to slow cars down on these streets. Mayor Pro Tern Judy referred this letter to the Police/License Committee. On March 14, 1980, a letter was submitted to the Council from Larry Dennison re- quèsting that the Council pass a resòlution conveying the communities gratitude to Andrew Nisbett, Brad Owen, and Andrew Palmer for leading a sucessful fight to stop legislation in Olympia which would have given Northern Tier unique and spe- cial powers of eminent domain over private and public lands. I RESOLUTION NO. 80-06 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING ANDREW NISBETT, BRAD OWEN, AND ANDREW PALMER. Councilmember Smith made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 80-06 which was second- ed by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove reported that several letters were received by the Council regarding the upcoming appointments, there were four in favor of Jean Camfield, six for Julie McCulloch and one against as well as three in favor of Barbara Bogart. 153 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 18,1980 (cont.) COMMITTEE REPORTS I Legislative/Environmental - Councilmember Smith reported that the committee has received the environmental checklist submitted by the Street Department on widen- ing and resurfacing of Benedict and Washington Streets and recommends that a pro- posed declaration of non significance be issued on the project. She made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimous- ly by voice vote. Water/Sewer/Street Committee - Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee has received the draft anti-litter ordinance and approves it content. He made a motion that the City Attorney take the draft and put it into final ordinance form which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously by voice vote. Police and License Committee - Councilmember Shirley requested that the committee consider amending the law relative to fireworks to allow the sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks within the City limits. Fire/Light/Sanitation ~ Councilmember Ciprioti reported that the committee would recommend approval of a street light at the corner of Clallam and McKinley pro~ vided that the property owners pay for the installation of a pole. He made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unani- mously by voice vote. Water/Sewer/Street Committee - Mr. Grove reported that an application was receiv- ed from West Coast Plumbing and Heating for a Side Sewer License. He indicated Mr. Hawley, Street and Sewer Superintendent, has approved the application and has requested that the Council grant the license pending bonding. Councilmember Smith made a motion to grant the license when the bond is submitted which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. BID OPENING I The following bids for a pneumatic roller were opened and read aloud: Sahlberg Equipment gas model $27,376.00 diesel model 30,376.00 Fray Equipment gas model 26,597.00 diesel model 27,619.00 After a brief discussion regarding the dëlivery date on the Fray Equipment bid, Councilmember Shirley made a motion to table the bids until the next Council meeting to allow Mr. Hawley to have an opportunity to confer with the bidders which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS Port Townsend Ferry Terminal Location - Councilmember Smith made a motion to en- dorse the recommendation of the Mediation Panel to the State of Washington Depart- ment of Transportation for a new terminal to be located behind the Safeway plaza which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley. Mr. French reported on the results in Olympia of the recommendation. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Ciprioti'made a motion to refer the recommendation to the Planning Commission which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously by voice vote. I APPOINTMENTS Councilmember Imislund made a motion to approve the appointment of David Wilbur to the Energy Resource Commission which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed by roll call vote with four Councilmemterivoting in the affirmative. Coun- cilmember Ciprioti, Shirley,and Parker voted against the motion. Councilmember Parker made a motion to approve the appointment of Jean Camfield to the Planning Commission which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and pass- ed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmember Kenna' made a motion to approve the appointment of Julie McCulloch to the Planning Commission which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed by roll call vote with four Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Couhëil- members Shirley, Ciprioti, and Parker voted against the motion. 154 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 18, 1980 (cont.) RESOLUTION NO. 80-05 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FEDERAL AID PROJECT AGREEMENT ON THE PROPOSED WASHINGTON AND BENEDICT STREET DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Mr. Hawley explained this document is necessary to allow the state to make the desired improvements. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 80-05 which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ORDINANCE NO. 1856 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1852. Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Mr. Abraham explained that this put the recommendation from the Arts Commission into proper form. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the first reading be considered the second, and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Cipriöti and passed unanimous- ly by voice vote. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that Ordinance No. 1856 be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Training Course for Póundmaster - Sydney Klenk, Poùndmaster, was recognized and explained that the University of Alabama is offering a course from May 5th through May' 21st which he would like to attend for training in public relations, etc. He explained how the cost might be absorbed within the budget for his de- partment and that the Council's approval is necessary before expenses for out of state travel can be reimbursed by the City. After a brief discussion, Mayor Pro Tern Judy referred the request to the Finance Committee for a recommendation. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Pro Tern Judy declared the meeting adjourned at 8:27 P.M. ClJ~;:~~- ATTEST: J7~j (j ~ CLERK-TREASURER I