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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/20/1981 2,28 __MINUTES-QF~THE_REG.uLl\R_S.ESS.LQN_QLJARUARY 6, 1981 Con t . After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council approve the Street Committee's proposed traffic control program and urge that the Chief of Police cooperate with the committee in implementing the program which was seconded by Council- member Judy. The motion was passed by voice vote. Councilmember Shirley vOted aqâ.iiÚit-tne motion. ORDINANCE NO. 1877 I AN ORDINANCE CREATING A LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION GRANT FUND; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $6,250.00; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He explained that it cannot be voted upon until the next council meeting but is as a result of the application for a grant that was approved at a previous meeting by the Council. Mayor McClure declared a recess at 9:12 P.M. He explained that an executive session would follow relating to contract negotiations with the Union and pending legal action. . The meeting was reconvened at 9:54 P.M. with all Councilmembers present. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 81-01 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LABOR CONTRACT WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL NO. 589 FOR THE YEARS OF 1981 THROUGH 1983. Mr. Abraham read the resolution by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 81-01 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously be voice vote. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55P.M. ßd~ YOR --- ATTEST: #~~RER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 20, 1981 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 20th day of January, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. I 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-Treasurer David Grove. COHMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove reported that the Council received a petition for annexation from James and Jennifer Shrout dated November 24, 1980, requesting that the City annex Blocks 10 through 17 of the Irving Park Addition f:29 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 20,1981 Cont. to Port Townsend. Mayor McClure referred this letter to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. He reported that the Planning Commission is reviewing the request as well. I The Council received a letter dated December 12, 1980, from Christopher Walker indicating his support of the first alternative to provide sewer service to Seaview Estates. Mayor t-1cClure referred this letter to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. A letter dated December 15, 1980, from William D. White was copied for the Council expressing his support of a gravity sewer system to serve Seaview Estates. Mayor McClure referred this letter to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. The Council received a letter dated January 6, 1981, from Cheryl L. Bergener, Assistant to the Secretary of the Water Works Certifica- tion Board of the Department of Social and Health Services indicat~ ing that the City is out of compliance with state la\\7 because the City needs a Water District Manager 2 which is certified by the state. A letter in response to this was written by Mayor McClure and copied for the council dated January 13, 1981, explaining that James Engle has been hired as Water Superintendent to replace John Fields. I A letter dated January 6, 1981, from A.R. Morrell, District Admin- istrator for the Department of Transportation to Mayor McClure indicating that no construction will be attempted at the intersec- , tion of Thomas Street and State Route 20 and recommended that lighting be installed. They indicated that OrdinanCE! No. 1876 is being reviewed and a signal is planned for the intersection of Kearney and State Route 20 as soon as funding becomes: available. It was indicated that this would be addressed under committee reports. The Council received a letter dated January 7, 1981, from David Hill requesting that the Council renew the Conditional Use Permit for the Griffith House at 2030 Monroe Street indicating that the electrical work has been completed to the satisfaction of the State Electrical Inspector. After a brief discussion, Mayor McClure indicated that the request would be held until the council receives a report from the City Engineer. A letter dated January 8, 1981, from Lowell Tiller of' Crown Zellerbach to Mayor McClure was copied for the Council informing the City that it will be necessary to shut down the water system on July 4th to complete replacement of a valve at City Lake. It was explained that the mill will be shut down at that time so additional water will be available from Lords Lake. The Council received a copy of a report from the Office of Revenue Sharing dated January 8, 1981, indicating that the City received its first payment of revenue sharirigfunds advising the City that it has been approved for three more years in approximately the same form as in previous years. It was indicated that the amount now expected exceeds 73 thousand dollars. I The Council received a letter dated January 13, 1981, from the Port Townsend Volunteer Firemen requesting that the City place the Emergency Medical Services Levy on the ballot to finance better ambulance service within the City. Mayor McClure asked Mr. Grove to investigate when the City could enter this on a ballot and referred the request to the Fire/Light/Sanitation CoIT@ittee as well as the Finance Committee. A letter dated January 15,1981, from Roderick Spurlock, Executive Director of the Virginia V Foundation indicating that they are planning a summertime excursion from Seattle to Port Townsend every Saturday was addressed to the Mayor and copied for the Council A written decision from the Court of Appeals of the State of Wash- ington filed January 15, 1981, was copied for the Council informing the City that the decision to rezone property at Kearney Street and Sims Way was declared invalid because the City Planning 230 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 20, 1981 Cont. Commission violated the Appearance of,Fairness Doctrine in processing the application. Councilmember Smith explained that it is recommended that whenever a person feels they may have an appearance of fàirness problem they should simply leave the room so as not to jeopardize the proceedings. The Council received a letter dated January 16, 1981, from Robert C. Harper, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee of the Chamber of Commerce requesting that the City delay instituting additional diagonal parking for at least six months or until final proposals are made ón the new ferry terminal and indicated their support of the removal of parking meters and increasing the fines for overtime parking. Mayor McClure referred this to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. I An invitation from the Association of Washington Cities dated January 19,1981, was copied for the Council inviting them to attend a City- Legislation Action Conference on February 19, 1981, in Olympia. A~:l~t!:er. -f'tiOITî Mayo_r rlc:c:Fp-f"~- to George L. Bu:I.ey, Chief of the Planning and Programing Branch, Department of Transportatio~ dated January 10, 1981, was copied for the Council expressiI).g, h-ts-opp()sition to the construction of an Olympic Regional Airport. Mayor McClure explained that he has a copy of the draft environmental impact study' on this project ~f the council is interested in reviewing it. The City Engineer Roger French requested that the Mayor respond to the announcement that the Virginià V will be coming into Port Townsend asking that they provide their own line handlers. Mayor McClure concurred. Councilmember Smith reported that the City of Ellensburg received an opinion from the Attorney General that the City could use Hotel/ Motel tax to pay for off duty police officers to patrol the rodeo suggesting that this might be a source to pay for line handlers. Councilmember Ciprioti expressed his opposition to this proposal. I ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Levi Ross was recognized and reported that the wind powered generator is in operation and providing power to light the Yacht Club. Councilmember Parker made a motion to approve the appointments of Vern Jones and Meg Robson to the Arts Commission which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Arterial Street Federal Shared Revenue Water/sewer Equipment Rental Payroll $ 4,648.73 3,082.88 1,846.92 676.41 170.62 110.97 19,972.02 2,595.30 591.90 I After a brief discussion, Councilmember Judy made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS Water/Sewer/Street Committee-Councilmember Kenna reported that it will take two or three weeks for the signs to be delivered indicating the parking limits. It will take another two weeks to install the signs. A discussion as to whether the bags should remain over the meters ensued during which Mr Abraham explained that signs are not 231 . ---- ---- ____MINUTES _OE'_THK_REGDLAR_SESSION_OE_n JANUARY-_2_0+_l9_8~_Cont.~__~------- . necessary for the Police Department to site people for overtime parking. Councilmember Kenna explained that the comnittee does not have a recommendation. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna indicated that the committee will review the alternatives and come back to the next Council meeting with a recommendation. I Fire/Light/Sanitation Committee-Councilmember Ciprio-ti reported that the state will not be spending any money to improve the intersection of Thomas Street and State Route 20 so he made a motion to have a street light installed on the pole riearest the intersection which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously be voice vote. City Attorney-Mr. Abraham explained the lease forthE~ park around the lagoon. Resolution No. 81-02 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE FOR A PARK AND TO DISBURSE FUNDS AS PAYMENT OF THE RENTAL THEREFORE Mr. Grove read the Resolution by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 81-02 which was seconded by Council- member Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. BID OPENING Police Vehicles-Mr. Grove opened and read aloud the following bid for supplying the City with two police cars: I Port Townsend Auto Center $15,981. 06 After a brief discussion to clarify the bid, CouncilmE~mber Shirley made a motion that the bid be accepted which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously be voice vo1:e. OLD BUSINESS Federal Shared Revenue-Mayor McClure reported that he would like to have the Council conduct a public hearing on Februray 17, 1981, which is the earliest date possible to meet the adveri:ising require- ments. Councilmember Judy made a motion to that effect which was seconded and passed unanimously be voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1877 AN ORDINANCE CREATING A LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION GRANT FUND; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $6,250.00; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY I Mr. Grove read the ordinance for the second time. Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the second reading be considered the third which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously be voice vote. Councilmember Parker made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1877 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by roll call vote. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. <Un8 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND WAGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1981 Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the first reading by considered the second and the third he by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read 1:he ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1878 which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by roll call vote. 232 . --_u_~~UNJ.LTJ~_~ _Q~_THE REGULAR SESS_IOÆ~_OJ'__JANJlh._Ii.,(- -~_Q_L_198_LCoI}L______--------~ -------- Noxious Weed Control Board-The Mayor reported that the County is considering the establishment of a board, but he has some concerns which he would like the assistance of the Legislative/Environmental Committee to do research. Ambulance Call for Bids-Councilmember Judy reported that the City will be contracting with the Fire Districts One and Six to provide ambulance services in their districts and the Finance Committee would like to use the money to purchase a new ambulance. He made a motion to authorize a call for bids. Mayor McClure explained that the Fire Department and the Fire Districts are in support of the request. Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 9:12 P.M. ATTEST: ~~~~ CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 3,1981 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 3rd day of February, 1981, 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, Freida 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-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Judy moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to approve the minutes of January 6 and 20, 1981, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Appropriate Technology Grant Fund Law Enforcement Assistance Admin. Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll 1956 Transmission Line Replacement ~rant $33,545.44 7,355.35 1,895.96 503.82 199.50 1,032.00 42,398.35 3,982.58 1,150.94 24,997.91 8,617.87 I A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Councilmember Shirley that the bills and claims by paid from the proper funds. It passed unanimously by voice vote.