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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/03/1981 232 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 20, 1981 Cont. Noxious Weed Control Board-The Mayor reported that the County is considering the establishment of a board, but he has some concernE: 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: JJ~~ CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 3, 1981 I The City couricil 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 Abrahmn, 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 r.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. 233 - - --- --------_J1.l;!'!.Q..'J;'§'S OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 2, 1981 Cont. COMMUNICATIONS I The Council received a request dated January l3, 1981, from Ed Hawley, Street-Sewer Superintendent, asking for Council permission to send Richard Olson to a Pump Control Seminar in Corvalis, Oregon at City expense on January 20, 21 & 22, 1981. Councilmember Judy made a motion to authorize the reimbursement of travel expenses for this trip which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. A letter dated January 13, 1981, from Chip Holcomb, Assistant Attorney General, to David Grove indicating that they are closing their file on the audit finding because the City took the approp- riate action in response to the auditors recommendat:ions relative to pursuit of delinquent business and occupation taxpayers was copied for the Council. The Council received a letter dated January 20, 1981, from J.F. Grabicki, President of Jefferson National Bank stating their desire to use the space between their bank and the proposed new ferry terminal exclusively for bank purposes. It was indicated that any action on this request would be contingent on the final outcome of the new ferry terminal construction. An invitation from Peter Badame, Manager of Jefferson Transit Authority, dated January, 21, 1981 was copied for the Council urging their participation in public meetings being held in February on the Draft Comprehensive Transit Plan for Jefferson County. I The Council received a letter dated January 22, 1981, from A.R. Morell, District Administrator for the Department of Transportation indicating that they concur with Ordinance No. 1876 :restricting access from Washington Street to State Route 20 to :right turns only. The Council received a letter dated January 22, 1981, from Cheryl L. Bergener, Assistant to the Secretary of the Water Works Certific- ation Board of the Department of Social and Health Services indicat- ing that as long as Jim Engle is employed by the City, the City will be considered to be in compliance with the Mandatory Water Works Certification Law. The Council received a proposed Park Board administration budget dated January 26, 1981, from Russ Mohney of the Park Board which totaled $3,500. It was indicated that this is part of the proposed budget form Federal Shared Revenue. Mayor McClure then referred the request to the Finance Committee. I The Council received a copy of a letter from Mayor McClure to Mr. G.V. Curttright of Safeway Stores thanking them for the donation to $25,000 and congradulation him on his appointment. Mayor McClure indicated in a memo to the Council dated February 2,1981, that Council approval would be needed becaused the gift is conditional. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Imislund made a motion to accept the donation with its accompanying conditions which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed by voice vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmembers Shirley and Smith voted against the motion. A request for Federal Shared Revenue funds totaling $9,242.00 dated February 2, 1981, was copied for the Council from Alice Heuple to continue the Office 'of Crime Prevention. The Council received a letter dated January 23, 1981, from Jackie Dailey, Chief Grants Administration Office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to Mayor McClure requesting a refund of $43,818. because of an alleged over payment to the City for in(~ligible costs claimed on a grant. Mr. Abraham explained that the agency claims the City did not follow all of their procedures before the funds were spent and therefore want the money back. He indicated that the City in fact did follow the procedure neglecting some small details. Mayor McClure reported that the City received a letter dated January 234 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 3, 1981 Cont. 28, 1981, from Ronald J. McQueen, Assistant Director, Office of Financial Management, Division of Criminal Justice, informing the City that a grant has been approved for the Office of Crime Preven- tion. ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmember Kenna reported that the washington State Downtown Association will meet in Vancouver, on February 5-6, 1981, and encouraged the Council to attend. I Mayo~ McClure announced the appointments of vicki Lea-Shelton to the Library Board, Janet Kearsley to the Park Board, and the reappointment of Melvin O. Fuller to the Energy Resource Commission. Mayor McClure reported that the commissioners from Fire District 1 & 6 will be in his office on February 4th to sign contracts for Emergency Medical Services from the Fire Department. He requested that a representative from the Fire Committee and Finance Committee of the Council be present. COMMITTEE REPORTS Fire/Light/Sanitation-Councilmember Ciprioti reported that the committee has met to consider the request from the Volunteer Fire Department for a Special Levy. He indicated that they hope to have a recommendation for the next council meeting. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1880 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1281 FOR ONE YEAR AND GRANTING PARKING CONTROL AUTHORITY TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE. I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third by by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1881 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1480. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the first reading by considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1879 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $90,860.00 FROM THE FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. It was indicated that a public hearing will be held on this at the next council meeting. Diagonal Parking-Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee would like to start diagonal parking on Adams Street between Water Street and washington Street and on Washington Street between Quincy Street and Monroe Street. 235 --~------ _~~_~_MI~QTES_OF-1'HE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 3, 1981 Cont. --~ -----~~--~-~--~- ------------~--~ RESOLUTION NO. 81-03 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1981-1987 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROG~~. I Mr. Grove explained that adoption of this resolution will authorize the use of ~C gas tax for purchase of the parking signs. After a brief explanation by Councilmember Kenna, he made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmemibe,r: .Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 81-04 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR MC CLUR~ TO SIGN A WAIVER GIVING ROBERT HAGGARD CONSENT TO SELL AND CONVEY CERTAIN PROPERTY. Mr. Grove read the resolution by title. CouncilmembE~r Smith left the room at this time. It was explained that the Ci-ty co-signed for a grant to restore this building on Lot 3 in Block 43 of the Original Townsite of Port Townsend and needs to sign a release for the property to be sold. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor McClure explained that Councilmember Smith left the room during this discussion because of her connection with the property in question. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 8:23 P.M. ¥Lß YOR ATTEST: J~y~ CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 17, 1981 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 17th day of February, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Freida Imislund, Dale Judy, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. Councilmember Mike Kenna arrived later in the meeting. MINUTES Councilmember Judy moved and Councilmember Imislund sE~conded to approve the minutes of February 3, 1981 as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.