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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/01/1981 3.23 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 1, 1981 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 1st day of December, 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 liñ.-islu.nd¡ 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-'rreasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Judy moved and Councilmember Kanna seconded to. approve the minutes of November 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 L.S.C.A. Grant Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll 25,317.19 2,231.59 1,602.24 669.91 641. 27 445.30 8,316.64 3,023.13 1,107.31 26,522.89 A motion was made by Councilmember Kenna and seconded by Council- member Shirley that: the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds. It passed unanimously be voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated October 29, 1981, from Lois Smith, Chairperson of the Jefferson County Alcoholism Administra- tion Board, requesting an allocation of $15,000 for the Community Alcoholism Center. Mayor McClure referred this to the portion of the meeting devoted to the budget. The Council received a copy of a petition to Intervene and motion requesting Specific Relief on the City's Competing Application for Preliminary Permit for Big Quilcenè Hydro~Electric Development with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission form Tody Thaler dated Novemþer 13, 1981. Mayor McClure explained that the Indian tribes are not opposing the project but do want to bE~ involved. I A letter dated November 17, 1981, from Charles Willson, President of Port Angeles Savings and Loari was copied for the Council requesting approval of the site plan, floor plan and elevations for their new facility to be located on Block 36 of the Railroad Addition and requesting and e~tension of one more year to start construction. Mr. French explained thàt there are drawings avail- able and representatives pr~s~nt to ß¿dress the Council. Mr. Bill Farr was recognized and indenti:Èiéd.. "hiÍnself 'âs' à- representative of Port Angeles Savings and Loan;- He described the facility they wish to build. He indicated that they are seeking design. approval and an èxtension of time due to economic reasons. Council- member Shirley made a motion to refer this to commit-tee which was seconded. byCouncilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously be voice vote. Mayor McClure referred it to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. The Council receivéd a letter dated November 18, 1981 from Lorna Campion, Conservation Chairperson of the Seattle Audubon Society 324 MI.NUTES OF:' T.HJLRE..G.ULALs.E.S..5ION OF DECEMBER 1. 1981 Con t . opposing the expansion of the Kah T?i Care Center because it will reduce an important wildlife habitat area. Mayor McClure referred this to the future consideration of the applicatiort. The Council received a letter dated November 19, 1981, from Warren Steurer and Cordie Wimberley óf the Eastern Jefferson County Recreation Department requesting that the Council increase the appropriation for Youth Recreation -in the Preliminary 1982 Budget from $15,000 to $25,00D. Mayor McClure referred this to the consideration of the budget later in the meeting. A letter dated November 20, 1981, from George Avis, Administrator in training of the Kah TaiCàre Center, was copied for the Council requesting that the Council postpone actiort on their street vacation request and conduct another public hearing to allow them to respond to the action of the Jefferson County Sho_reline Management Com"';" mission on their Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application. Mr. Avis was recognized and asked that the Council delay action on both applicatons until they can be considered along with the-rezone:*" the Council conduct another public hearing. Mr. French explained that the Council has a choice to set a public hearing on the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application or not. Councilmember Cipriotimade a motion that the Council conduct a public hearing at a later date on the applications which was seconded byCouncilmember Shirley. Mr. John Floyd, Chairman of the Planning Commission was-recognized and explained that the hearing before the Planning Commission on the rezone application is not scheduled until January 28, 1982. Mr. David Goldsmith was recog- nized and encouraged the Council to conduct a separate heart~g on the Shoreline Permit. Mr. Grove was called upon by Mayor McClure to read a letter' received November 30, 1981, from Ed Richey, Chairman of the Shoreline Management Advisory Commission explàining that their actions must be consistent with the law and master program regardless how each person on the commission "feels". Council- member Ciprioti withdrew his motion because it will be too long before the re20ne request is ready for ~onsideration and Council- member Shirley withdrew his second. Mr. Peter Freedman was recognized and explained the procedure. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the Council conduct a public hearing at the January 19,1981 regular City Council meeting which was seconded byCouncilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote.*application A letter dated November 23, 1981, from George Yount, Manager of the Port of Port Townsend to Mayor McClure was copied for the Council informing him that Mr. Phil Cosloric of the Department of Fisheries liked the idea of placing five interpretive plaques that indicate the type of marine ecology found in the sound and specifically what would be found in front of the promenade area of the new Port Townsend Ferry Terminal. Mayor McClure explained that a $300 financial consideration is involved and so he warited the Council to understand the background which he then explained. The Council received a copy of a letter dated November 24,.1981, from Mayor McClure to Governor John Spellman requ~stingchanges to the proposed Forest Practices Rules and Regulations changes because they leave some serious gaps in local municipal,watershed management control yet thrusts responsibility of contamination results on purveyor to provide potable water. A letter from Mayor McClure to Senator Paul Conner dated November 24, 1981, was copied for the Council requesting his assistance in securing a traffic light for the intersection of Kearney and S.R. 20. A letter dated November 24, li81, from Mayor McClure to Governor John Spellman was copied for the Council requesting his help in speeding up the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Kearney and S.R. 20. I I I 325 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 1, 1981 Cant. I The Council received a letter dated December 1, 1981, from Charles E. Wallin explaining that the State Jail Co~nission has been instructed by~he Legislature to ~evise the Jail Standards to permit more flexibility for planning new facilities and modifying pres~nt sits. He requested that the Jefferson County Jail site selection be reconsidered. Mr. Wallin. was recognized and explained that in his opinion the relaxation of -the standards should make the Courtþouse site viable again. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to request that the County Co~dissioners reconsider relocating the jail in light of this recent legistation which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously be voice vote. Mr. Grove read a Notice óf Appeal prepared by the City Attorney, Glenn Abraham, to the Environmental Protection Agency in response to their request for a refund dated October 30,1981, because it ignores ResolutLon No. 76-08 and the contract agreement along with the approveç1 application for grant increase. A memo from Skip Boice, Shop Steward, Teamster Local No. 589, to Mayor McClure dated December 1, 1981, was copied for the Council informing them that the employees voted unanimously 1:0 accept the City's wage proposal of a-5%:cincrease in January 198:2, July 1982, January 1983, and July 1983. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the Council approve these salary increases which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. ANNOUNCEMENTS I Mr. Frank Vane was recognized and congratulated the 11ayor on the water report recently 'submitted to the City Council. He requested that the City Council adopt the report and begin working on the, recommendation including some lease sale, agreements 'vith the Public Utility District. The Ocean Grove Lot owners Association would like to see the Hastings Loop completèd as soon as possible. Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the appointment of E-obert Morris to the Park Board/} which WaS. secbnded¡;by<I:0unbilmember Shirley and passed unanimously be voice vote. ' COMMITTEE REPORT Councilmember Shirley reported that he plans to attend a workshop on Industrial Bonding sponsored by Foster and Marshall and invited other Councilmembers to attend with him. OLD BUSINESS 1982 Insurance Covera~ Mr. Grove reported that the Finance Committee has not had an opportunity to meet with all concerned parties and as a result are not prepared to make a recommendation on the award of the contract at this time. NEW BUSINESS I 1982 Budget Mayor McClure reported that a revised budget for Federal Shared Revenue and a beginning budget for EmE~rgency Medical Services has ~een pres~nted to the Council. . A request from Ed Hawley for $4,135 for materials to provide street lighting along ~he sea~ali w~~'copied'i6r the Council ahd explained'by Mayor McClure. He explained that the salary increases just approved are not as yet reflected in the proposed budget. After a brief discussion of the revised budget for Federal Shared Revenue, it was proposed that $4,235 be included to provide street lighting along the seawall by reducing the appropriation for City Hall repair to $3,765 and adding $3,000 to estimated beginning fund balance. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to approve the rE~vised budget for Federal Shared Revenue which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. 326 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 1, 1981 Cont. --- -------~---------------_....- - --- ---- Mayor McClure asked Mr. Grove to explain the proposed budget for Emergency Medical Services which he did. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the proposed budget for the Fire Department in the Current expense with the appropriate reductions to correspond with the Emergency Medical Services fund as well as the budget for the Emergency Medical Services which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimou~ly by voice vote. Fire Chief Robert Jones was recognized and reminded the Council that the levy was passed by the voters with the understanding that it would support additional manpower for ammbulance service and no additional people -are included in the budget. He opposed giving funds away to other agencies - from Federal Shared Revenue. Cquncilmember Shirley _made a motion that the proposed budget for City Hall in the çurrent Expense Fund be approved which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. It was explained that $15,000 needs to be added to Salaries and Wages in the Police Department as a result of the changes in Federal Shared Revenue which will be partially offset by reducing Equipment Rental by $l~,OOO. Council- member Judy.made a motion to approve these changes which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor McClure suggested that the Council consider raising their financial compensation to $100.00 per month, double what it is at present. I Street Vacation Application No. 1181-01 - Crutcher~ Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council conduct a public hearing on this application during the regular meeting January 5, 1981 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. zoning Ordinance Addition. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is now ready with a recommendation on the proposed addition to Ordinance No. 1625 by adding a section- on outbuildings and setback. requirements. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to conduct a public hearing during the regular meeting on January 5, 1982, to consider the proposal which was seconded by Council- member Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ORDINANCE NO. 1901 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $88,250 TO VARIOUS FUNDS AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He explained that it will be eligible for passage at the next Council meeting. Business License Fees Mayor McClure proposed that the Business License Application Fee be raised from $5.00 to $25.00. Mayor McClure suggested that this be discussed at the Finance Committee meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:38 P.M. by Mayor McClure. A~Át& YOR I ATTEST: M~ City Clerk-Treasurer