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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/1981 239 -.--- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 17, 1981 CQn~. Mr. Grove read the resolution in full. Councilmember Ciprioti explained that the Fire/Light/Sanitation Committee has reviewed the grant application and is recommending adoption of this resolution. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt Resolu- tion No. 81-05 which was seconded by Councilmember I¡nislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M. ATTEST: ß~~ , CLERK-TREASURER -" MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 3, 1981 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 3rd day of March, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presidinçr. I ROLL CALL 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, City EnginE!er Roger French and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. Councilmember Joseph Ciprioti arrived later in the meeting. MINUTES Councilmember Judy moved and Councilmember Shirley sE!conded to approve the minutes of February 17, 1981, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously be voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I Current Expense Street Library Park Arterial Street Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental 1956 Transmission Line Replacement Payroll Law Enforcement Admin. Act Fund Firemen's Pension and Relief 32,079.19 2,836.34 3,988.19 1,566.25 2,042.99 27.00 42,587.19 2,745.60 4,844.50 25,512.5:;:: 1.032.00 1,150.29 A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Council- member Imislund that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds. It passed unanimously by voice vote. 240 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 3, 1981 Cont. --- COMJI1UNICATIONS Mr. Grove reported that the council received the following items of communication: A letter dated February 10, 1981, from B.G. Brown, Chairman of the Jefferson County Commissioners to Mayor l'1cClure explaining that the combined application for Block Grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development did not earn enough points for final consideration. It was explained that in the past the funds have been used for housing rehabilitation. A letter dated February 13, 1981, from Russel E. Milnes of the Economic Development Administration to the Mayor requesting a refund of $21,985 from their grant to the City because of ineligible costs which were charged against the grant. Mayor McClure asked Mr. Abraham fora recommendation. Mr. French reviewed the background of the request and expláined that they really don't want the money back. Mr. Abraham recommended that the council refer the letter to Roger French and he will assist him in resolving the matter. An Environmental Checklist dated February 17, 1981, submitted by Port Angeles Savings and Loan on a proposed change of zoning from P-1 to C-2 to permit construction of a new banking facility. Mayor McClure referred this to the Legislative-Environmental Committee. A letter dated February 18, 1981 from John R. Beebe of Alternate Energy Resources to Mayor McClure outlining the information he presented verbally at the last council meeting. Mayor McClure reported that he decided not to attempt to make a loan application for funds to do a feasibility study on the construction of a hydro- electric generator at Lords Lake because of the limited amount of time. Mr. Grove explained that there has been no cutoff of funds for these loans which would need to be done by Congress. Mayor McClure referred this letter along with the application package to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. A letter dated February 19, 1981, -from Terry Haueisen requesting an explanation of the City Council's role in local government. Mayor McClure volunteered to respond to this letter. A report from the Association of Washington Cities on Major Legislative Issues of Importance to cities was received by Councilmember Smith. Councilmember Smith indicated she would have a report on this during committee reports. A letter dated February 20, 1981, from Beatrice Tyner requesting a street light at the corner of 20th and Holcomb Streets. Mayor McClure referred this to the Fire/Light/Sanitation Committee. A letter dated February 20, 1981, from Bricio J. Balderas, Exalted Ruler of the Port Townsend Elks Lodge No. 317 reporting he has requested that the Senior Citizens Group make a written explanation of what they want in regards to the Golf Course property. Councilmember Judy asked if the City can break the lease of the Golf Course to the Elks. Mayor McClure indicated the Elks may want out of the lease. Mr. French explained the recent history of the facility and the City's agreement with the Elks~ After a brief discussion, Mayor McClure indicated he would gather the records and give them to Mr. Abraham for a response. A letter from Don Ferrari and George Daniels dated February 20, 1981, requesting that restaurants be allowed in all P-l zoning. Mr. Abraham expalined that the Planning Commission is going to conduct a public hearing on this request and suggested that the Council do the same. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council conduct a public hearing on April 7, 1981, to consider this request which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously be voice vote. I I I 241 ---- --- -- ------ -------~-------- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 3, 1981 Cont. A letter dated February 24, 1981, from Mayor McClure to Steve King indicating his support for the establishment of a Multi- Service Program for Vets. A letter from Steven King was also attached requesting office space. I A letter dated February 25, 1981, from Wes Edens, Director of Engineering for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, accompanying a preliminary Flood Insurance Study was referred to Councilmembers Imislund, Smith and Kenna. Mayor McClure suggested that copies of the study be passed amoung the Council. Mayor McClure polled the Council to determine the best time to meet with Mr. Edens. It was determined to invite him to attend a Council meeting. A letter dated February 26, 1981, from Kenneth W. Sweeney of Clark and Associates requesting a variance from the ordinance in order to allow the construction of a seven foot sidewalk in front of the Port Townsend Plaza. Mayor McClure referred this to the Water/ Sewer/Street Committee. A letter dated February 26, 1981, from Gerry Bergstrom, President of the peninsula Puddle Jumpers requesting permission and funds to repair the 1928 city owned fire engine. After a brief discussion Mayor McClure indicated he would inform them that they have permis- sion, but no funds are available. A letter dated February 27, 1981, from D.W. Freeman, Project Engineer for the Department of Transportation asking for comment and/or concurrance on several traffic flow related questions around the Port Townsend Plaza. Mayor McClure referred this to the Water/ Sewer/Street Committee. I A draft ordinance relating to the sale and delivery of Kegs and other containers of malt beverages in excess of seven (7) gallons and requiring record keeping was referred to the Police/License CommitteE by Mayor McClure. Mr. Abraham reviewed some of the requirements of the appearance. of fainness doctrine as it pertains to the Port Angeles Savings and Loan rezone application. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Robert DeWeese was recognized and asked if the City Council is planning to submit ~ny written statements to the Energy Site Evaluation Council relative to the Northern Tier Pipe Line. Mayor McClure asked him to remain after the meeting to obtain the necessar} information. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Smith reported on the Legislative Conference of the Association of Washington Cities. She reviewed the list identified under communication. Finance Committee-Councilmember Judy reported the committee is recommending that the Mayor be authorized to enter into the Labor agreement for Firefighters with Teamsters Local No. 589. I RESOLUTION NO. 81-06 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LABOR CONTRACT FOR FIRE-, MEN WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL NO. 589 FOH THE YEARS OF 1981 THROUGH 1983 Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 81-06 which was seconded by Councilmember Kehna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Police/License Committee-Councilmember Parker reported that the Poundmaster has been instructed not to accept animals from County residents and the County is being encouraged to establish Animal Control Laws. The contractual arrangements with the County are 242 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 3, 1981 Cont. being ~enegotiated. Youth/Senior Citizens/Human Affairs Committee-Councilmember Shirley reported they are meeting with the Sea Scouts to find a new sponsor. He indicated the committee is working with the County to establish an RV Park for trail bikes and other off road vehicles. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1882 AN ORDIANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $8,000.00 FROM THE HOTEL/MOTEL TRANSIENT TAX FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He explained that this was the first reading and the ordinance would come up for approval at the next Council meeting. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 81-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Mayor McClure explained that the agrèement is putting into writing the conditions under which the County now provides jail service. Because copies of the proposed agreement were not available to the Council Mayor McClure recommended that this resolution ben-held over until the next meeting in order to provide the Council time for study. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor McClure declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M. ATTEST: J~~ CLERK-TREASURER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 17, 1981 The City Council of the City of Port ~ownsend in met in regular. session this 17th day of March, 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. ~nNUTES Councilmember Kenna moved and Councilmember Judy seconded to approve the minutes of March 3, 1981, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. - I I I