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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/18/1980 211 - ----------- MINUT~?_~~THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 4, 1980 Cont. Councilmember Judy made a motion to accept both bids which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously be voice vote. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. by Mayor Barney McClure. ~~ MAYOR ATTEST: J~~~~ CLE K TR ASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 18, 1980 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 18th day of November, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were, Freida Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham and Ci 1:y Clerk- Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Judy moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to approve the minutes of November 4, 1980, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The council received a letter dated November 2, 1980, from John Herwer requesting that the one block section of Sheridan between Sims Way and Third Avenue be surfaced and widened because of increased traffic in the area. Mayor McClure referred this to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. A letter dated November 3,1980, from John Kassebaum and a letter dated November 4, 1980 from William Cooper were delivered to the council requesting that they proceed with a1ternativE~ number one to provide sewer service to Seaview Estates. Mayor McClure refer- red these to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. I The council received a letter dated November 11, 1980 from Ken Yingling, Manager for Mark-It Foods requesting that the City install street lights on the corner of Sheridan and Sims Way due to traffic in the area. Mayor McClure indicated that the state is still plan- ning a traffic count at that intersection. He then referred this request to the Fire/Light/Sanitation Committee. A revised last page to a proposed franchise ordinance was submitted by Summit Communications on November 14, for the council's considera- tion without a letter of explanation. Councilmember Parker indi~- cated that he would explain the revision under committee reports. The council received a memo from Mayor McClure dated November 14, 1980, requesting that the council repeal Ordinance No. 1281 and authorize the removal of the parking meters. He also requested 212 ___MJNUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 18, ~_80 CONT. that the council increase the fine for overtime parking from o~e and two dollars to five and seven and one half dollars. The Clty Attorney explained that both actions would requ~re the passage,of, an ordinance. After a brief discussion, Councllmember Kenna lndl- cated that his committee could work on a draft ordinance which could be presented at the next regular council meeting. ~---------_.------. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Alice Heuple was recognized and announced that a workshop will be conducted November 19, 1980, in the Marine Park Community Build- ing for parents and children.on marijuana. PUBLIC HEARING Proposed use hearin~ for Feder~l Shared RevenUe-~ay~r McClure opened the hearing to recelve suggestlons from the publlc In uses of Federal Shared Revenue. Mr. Warren Steurer was recògnized and requested that a portion of the Feder~l Shared Revenue be budgeted to sup~ort the recreation programs of the Eastern Jefferson çounty Recreatlon Department. He explained that the department is now, required to finance a portion of the maintenance and fuel costs to heat the swimming pool and indicated that their request to the city was for $25,000 without asking for a share of these new costs to his depart- ment. He indicated that the $5,000 in the preliminary 1981 - 'budget proposed by Mayor McClure will not begin to meet the recreational needs within the city. He explained the programs that his department is presently providing to the community with the attendance figures. At the conclusion of Mr. Steurer's comments Mayor McClure temporarily closed the hearing to the audience in response to a request from Councilmember Shirley that it be continued after new business on the agenda. He explained that the distribution of funds is based on the growth rate of our population and as a result Port Townsend's share has been declining. He indicated that the city is looking at a total of only $70,000 which is less than in previous years and still dependent on the passage of legislation by congress. COMMITTEE REPORTS Police/License-Councilmember Parker reported that the committee has met with representatives from Summit Communications on the proposed revision of their cable television franchise. He indicated that the committee feels comfortable with the elimination of public hearings on proposed rate increases because the council has the right of review and approval. The revision of the fee which was recently given to the council is more in line with the desires of the committee. He also reported that the city has received authority to hire a police dispatcher through the Comprehensive Employment Training Act which will reduce the cost of dispatching for the City by the County. Legislative/Environmental-Councilmember Smith reported that the committee is recommending a final declaration of non-signi£icance be issued on the Jackson Street Apartments project. She made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. . Finance-Councilmember Judy reported that the committee has met with the Union and will be meeting again on November 24th to attempt to reach an agreement on a new three year contract for the City employees. NEW BUSINESS Grant Appliction to Division of Criminal Justice Office of Financial Management-Ms. Alice Heuple was recognized and requested that the council authorize the Mayor to make application for a grant of $3,375 which has been identified for Jefferson County by the Criminal Justice Office. She explained that the grant was first awarded to the County Sheriff but his office has not seen fit to apply for the funds. She I I I 213 - -- ~__M I:NUTES--- 0 ;F-THE-RE GULAR --- S E- S S. J:ÜN_OF~NOV-EJ1BEg -l-8-- r ---:-l-9- 8- Q-I;;en--t= . indicated that thefùnds would be: Us,-ed in connection wit!). city funds to continue the Office of Crime Prevention. This 1S tn"è last of this money which will be available. She then explained what thé office will be doing during the six months the grant is in effect. Council member Judy made a motion to authorize the grant application which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. I 1981 Preliminary Budget-Mr. Grove explained that the counci4when establish~ng the calender for review of the budget,requested that the department heads be. present at this meeting to explain their respective budgets to the council. Council member Judy indicated that the council could not comment on the preliminary budget because they had only received it minutes before the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING I Proposed Use Hearing for Federal Shared Revenue-After Mr. Grove read the published notice describing the hearing, Mayor McClure reopened the hearing to the audience. Ms. Alice Heuple was recognized and requested an additional $16,000 from this source to finance the Office of Crime Prevention. She reviewed the accomplishments of the office since its creation and plans for 1981. Police Chief Robert Hinton was recongnized and indicated that the Office of Crime Prevention has his support. He indiGated that the schools endorse the program and the law enforcement personnel have begun to participate in the effort. Ms. Donna Barber was recognized and spoke in favor of continuing the crime prevention and drug abuse programs because the community is becomming aware that help, is available. Mr. Archie Barber was recognized and spoke in favor of crime prevention and drug law enforcement because of his experience as a retired captain in the state police o£ another state He explained that a drug prevention program alone will not solve the problem. Mr. Don Pruitt was recognized and iden1:ified himself as the scoutmaster of the local Boy Scout troop. He indicated that he represents a parent group concerned about the use of drugs in the city's schools. He indicated that an educational program is needed and funds are necessary to provide the materials to work with. Councilmember Smith asked if alcohol is more of a problem in this community than other drugs. Mr. Pruitt said yes. There being no further testimony offered, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the audience. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. ------ ATTEST: I J~~ MINUTES OF THE BUDGET HEARING OF DECEMBER 1, 1980 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in special session this 1st dav of December, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure 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 was Clerk-Treasurer, David A. Grove.