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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/19/1982 ..17' ~. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 19, 1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 19th day of October, 1982, 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 Joesph Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Mike Kenna, James Parker, and Brent Shirley. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to approve the lllinutes of October 5, 1982, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt 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 Payroll Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental 4,994.52 2,341.63 70.30 559.45 22,346.00 3,136.79 911.57 4.72 7,491.01 937.80 I Councilmember Ci?rioti maèe a motion that the bills a~nd claims be paid from the proper funds "7hich was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. cm,1MUNICA.TIONS An Environmental Checklist dated Septe!i1.ber 1, 1982, from Willard and Lorraine Gariss was copied for the Council on the proposed rezone of 2.5 acres from P,-l to C-ll on Discovery Road. Mayor McClure referred this to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. The Council received a letter dated October 4, 1982, from Tree Swenson, Acting Chairman of the Arts Commission, requesting that the City Council adopt a set of guidelines it will adhere to in awardin-; grants from the Hotel/~<1otel Tax Fund. Mayor McClure referred this to the Finance Committee. CouncilmembE~r Ciprioti pointed out that the law already limits what the funds can be spent on. An Environmental Checklist dated October 4, 1982 from Robert and Joan Allen was copied for the Council on the proposed rezone from R-ll to Commercial property at 640 Taylor Street.. Mayor McClure referred this to the Legislative/Environmenta~l Committee. I A notice dated October 12,1982, from the Washington State Environ- mental Hearings Office, was copied for the Council advising the City that on April 5, 1983, the continued hearing on the Shoreline Permi t for the Kah ,Tai Care Center. will be held. The Council received a letter dated October 15, 1982, from Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mee requesting a variance from the ordinance requiring that a 6" sewer line be installed in the public right of way to . serve their property at 1510 Madison Street because it cost more that the 4" sewer line and they are the only property which will be served by the line. Mayor McClure referred this to the Water/ Sewer/Street Committee .0" 418 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSLQ!'L-Qf...QITQ13)~;~J.:2., __12~_,Ç.2n.t~-~----------------- ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor McClure announced a Toastmaster Convention in Tacoma on October 30, 1982. Mayor McClure reported that he has met with a representative from the Libaray Board on the request for appropriation of $3,000 and is recommending approval. Councilmember Imislund made a motion to approve the additional appropriation which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Mayor McClure proclaimed October 17 through 23 as "The Week of Unity for Battered Women". Mayor McClure announced the appointments of Zee Scheyer and Ruffin LeBrane to the Arts Commission. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve these appointments which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor McClure announced the appointment of Peter Simpson to the Arts Commission. Councilmember Parker made a motion to approve the appointment which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee is recommending that a final declaration of non-sign- be issued on the David Tarr Short Plat and the Burns Short Plat. He made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna also reported that a proposed negative declaration of non- significance is recommended by the committee on the rezone request of Loreen Sutherland. He made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Councilmember Kenna also requested that the Council delay action on the Donovan/Stroeder Rezone Ordinance to allow the committee to recommend some conditions. Mayor McClure indicated that unless there is objection, that item will be struck from the agenda. Police/License. Councilmember Shirley reported that he and Police Robert Hinton met with the Jefferson County Commissioners and found them receptive to an agreement to provide animal control in the County. Budgetwise, he explained it will mean a trade off for dispatching costs. The County will have their own licenses. and collect a fee to partially offset their costs. A discussion ensued on the possibility of raising the license fees charged by the City. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to have an ordinance prepared to raise the license fees to $2.50 for cats, $5.00 for male dogs and spaded female dogs, and $7.50 for unspaded female dogs which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Hearing for Federal Shared Revenue. Mr. Grove explained that this hearing is designed to provide citizens with an opportunity to make written and oral suggestions for the use of Federal Shared Revenue. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Ed Hawley was recongnized and suggested that the funds be spent on city streets. There being no further testimony offered from the audience, Mayor McClure closed the hearing. Councilmember Imislund suggested that the restoration of the Marine Park Community Building,be included. I BID OPENING The following bid was opened and read aloud for supplying the City with one used tilt bed trailer: $11,000 plus tax Carl Lindesy 419 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 19, 1982 Cont. After a brief discussion on the reasonableness of the bid, Ed Hawley was recognized and asked to explain how the p'~rchase would be financed. He indicated that the appropriation for repairs at the treatment plant will not be spent in full from the Water/ Sewer Fund and could be used for the purchase. Councilmember Shirley.made a motion to accept the bid which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. I NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 82-22 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE FAIR TOLL COALITION TO HAVE THE WASHINGTON STATE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ESTABLISH A FAIR AND REA- SONABLE TOLL FOR THE HOOD CANAL BRIDGE. I Mayor McClure explained the resolution. Councilmemb«~r Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 82-22 which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor McClure explained that this law suit is costly and the other cities/Port Districts, and counties are making contributions to cover the costs. He proposed that the City contribute $1,000 to the Fair Toll Coalition. Mr. Abraham indicated that the amount of toll has both an indirect and direct affect on thE~ income and expenses of the city and ruled that it would be considered a legal expenditure of city funds. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council app~ove a voucher in the amount of $1,000 from the Current Expense Fund to thE~ Fair Toll Coalition to aid in the cost of legal fees to protect the tourist industries which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt. Ms. Nora Porter was recongnized and spoke against tying this action with tourism because the cost will still be less to the tourist than it has been with the ferry. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1931 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1903 Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He explained that it is required for the City to ramp down its utility tax on telephone service during the next five years and this ordinance represents the first of five in the next five years to accomplish that. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimousLy by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1931 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 82-23 A RESOLUTION REMOVING SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FROM THE RECORDS FOR 312 HANCOCK STREET. I Mr. Grove read the resolution by title. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 82-23 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. 1983 Preliminary Budget. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the Council conduct a public hearing on the 1983 Budget at or about 7: 30 P.M., Monday DecE~mber 6, 1982, which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. 1982 through 1987 six Year Transportation Improvemen't Program., Mr. Grove explained that the Street Department is recommending that it be modified to incorporate the 1982 road oiling. He indicated that the 1983 through 1987 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program will be ready to present to the public and Council then as well. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to conduct 420 - ___,~INU~~§_O~ THE _~~_~gLA~c_§~?~r.qN_9!_9CTO~ER~ !9u' 1982 Cont. -- _-om ---- -.----.---- - ----- ------- --- u -- --... --- - --.-- the public hearings.on these Transportation Improvement Programs at the regular Council Meeting, November 16,1982, which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor McClure announced that if he would be elected to the Legis- latùre he will resign as Mayor effective January 1, 1983. He indicated that if he does not win the election he will complete his term. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 P.M. by Mayor McClure. ,MAYOR .. ATTEST: ~~. CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 2, 1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 2nd day of November, 1982, 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 Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Mike Kenna, and Brent Shirley. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. Councilmember Joseph Ciprioti and James Parker arrived later in the meeting. MINUTES Councilmember Inislund noted a date change on page 417 and indicated* Councilmember Imislund made a motion to approve the minutes of October 19, 1982, as corrected and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. . * she spoke during the public hearing. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Arterial Street Payroll Library Services/Const Act. Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief 28,876.54 5,326.85 3,720.47 2,606.80 I Grant 29,370.57 762.52 676.03 375.18 26,262.14 5,059.87 1,368.41 Councilmember Hunt 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.