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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/21/1982 " 436 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF DECEMBER 7,1982 Cont. -----,--------, -',-- ------._-___h_'--_'------------------------------- --- -_._,---- ------ --------,------- funds. He recommended that this be addressed between the depart-- ment heads involved and that the Council make the changes when a recommendation is received. After a brief discussion, Councilmenilier Hunt made a motion to approve the revenues for the Equipment Rental Fund which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove explained that the proposed budget for the Water/Sewer Fund requires a rate increase in water and sewer rates. An increase in the water rates can only by accomplished in two ways: 1) by increasing the minumurn charge, or 2) by increasing the rate per thousand gallons for the volume used. He further explained that the minimum for customers outside of town can be greater than _for in town customers because there is more distance between meters for reading and more miles of water main to maintain per customer. He suggested some combination of these and the offering of a low income senior citizen rate to protect those least able to handle the increased 'cost. He explained that there is also proposed and increase in the sewer rate which would amount to $.50 per month per customer. After a brief discussion,Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the proposed revenue for Water/Sewer with the reduction of proposed revenue from the sales of water by $29,000 which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to restore the appropriation for the Mayor's salary to $6,000 which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the entire budget as revised which was seconded by Council- member Shirley. Councilmember Judy amended this motion to includ,e the surplus from previous cuts to apply to court costs in the police budget. This amendment was agreed to by the second. The amended motion passed by voice vote with five-Councilmembersvoting in the affirmative. Councilmember Imislund voted aga1nst the motion. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. by Mayor McClure. MaYO~ ATTEST: 4~~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 21, 1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 21st day of December, 1982, 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, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, James Parker, and Brent Shirley. Also present wer City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk Treasurer David Grove. Councilmember Dale Judy arrived later in the meeting. MINUTES Councilmember Imislund pointed out on page 429 - Bill Wilke should be Bill Nelson. Councilmember lmislund made a motion to approve the minutes of December 6 & 7, 1982 as corrected and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I :4a7 --- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION Qf. DEC_EMB.EE_21_f~1.9._82~_c.on:L BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payraent: I Current Expense Street Library Park Appropriate Technology Grant Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Water/Sewer Equipment Rental 1956 Transmission Line Replacement 1,871..92 3,395..35 69..23 106.. 14 930..97 1,000.,00 966..91 9,478.,45 1,314.,39 730.13 Councilmember Parker made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS A letter from David M. Hansen to Mayor McClure dated October 20, 1982 was copied for the Council on December 8, 1982, advising the City that they made a mistake in indicating the Library as just now being placed on the National :Registe~o£~Históric:Place~ :becausé:it was placed there some years ago. I An Environmental Checklist dated December 1, Council on the proposed construction of a 36 as a planned unit development on Sims Way by Enterprises. Mayor McClure referred this to Committee. 1982, was copied for the unit apartment building H>årmon and Mulligan the Legislative A letter dated December 2, 1982,from Clifford C. Benson, executor of the M.S. Jackson Estate, to David Grove was copied for the Council leaving the procedure up to the City as to how the monument is selected but reserving the right to approve or disapprove. Mr. Grove was asked to explain the letter. He read it in full and explained he doesn't care how the City selects the monument, he wants final say. A thank you letter to Roger French from John W. Pickett dated December 10, 1982, was copied for the Council. The Council received a letter dated December 10, 1982, from Tora J. Hutchinson and Rena L. Grave requesting a street light at the intersection of 14th and Hancock Street for security and traffic control. Mayor McClure referred this to the Fire and Light Committee. I A request from Mayor McClure dated December 10, 1982,was received by the Council asking that the City pay $250 towards the travel expenses of Forest Shomer to attend a seminar on Tools for Community Economic Transformation. After a brief discussion during which Forest Shomer was called upon to explain the purpose of the con- ference, Councilmember Imislund made a motion to approve up to $250 reimbursement which was seconded by Councilmember Judy but defeated by voice vote with four Councilmembers voting against the motion. Councilmember Judy and Imislund voted in favor of the motion. A petition with twelve signatures opposing rezone reqli<::st no. 1082-05 from Willard Gariss was copied for the Council on December 10, 1982. It was indicated a public hearing will be conducted on this application later. A memorandum dated December 15, 1982, from Kent E. Swischer, Executive Director for the Association of Washington Cities, was copied for the Council advising the City to amend its ordinance implementing the additional~ç Sales Tax and providing sample wording. It was indicated the ordinance is on the agenda. The Council received a letter dated December 15, 1982, from Jean 438 ,_!'lINpTESg~ THE)~~GQ~~_ScEJ?§I.9N Q¥,_--[)ECE~BER ?1 'm198_2 Co~t. ~ ---- _._--- ---- _._--- ------ ---- ---,---- _____m -- -'--------'----_'_'----,-,---,------ ----_. ----,----- ---------,----- Dunbar opposing the 50 foot setback on waterfront construction proposed by the Shorelines Advisory Commission. It was explained that the Council will need to conduct a public hearing on this draft later. The Council received a letter dated December 15, 1982, from Peter Badame requesting that the Council appoint an elected official to represent the City on the Jefferson Transit Authority. Mayor McClure recommended that the Council appoint the interim mayor to this responsibility. I A letter dated December 15, 1982, from Barbara Foreman, Secretary of the Ocean Grove Lot OWners Association, was copied for the Council, reminding the Council of thè~rapplication for water and asking for consideration. Mayor McClure referred this to the Water/Sewer Committee. A letter of resignation dated December 20, 1982, from Mary Norwood was copied for the Council indicating she has reconsidered and elected to remain retired. Also indicating that according to RCW 35.24.190 this was not a legal appointment. Mr. Abraham indicated that this is not really a resignation because she never filled a vacancy but rather a decline of nomination. Councilmember Judy read a letter dated December 21, 1982, from Councilmember Mike Kenna indicating that he is not willing to serve as the interim mayor and requesting that the Council form a nominating committee to replace the vacated council seat. Councilmember Parker made a motion that the Council select Brent Shirley to serve as the interim mayor which was seconded by Councilmember Judy. Mr. Abraham explained that if taken literally, the R.C.W. indicates that another vote will be necessary at the next regular meeting after the vacancy actually occurs. After a brief discussion, the motion passed by voice vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Imislund voted against the motion. I Mayor McClure requested authorization to sign a contract with the Department of Revenue on collection of the ~ç Sales Tax. Council- member Imislund made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor McClure read a letter of appreciation to Roger French for his service to the City. Councilmember Shirley made a presentation of a picture of the City with an appropriate inscription. A similar picture was also present to Mayor McClure. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor McClure announced the re-appointment of Jim Campbell and Wanda Black to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the appointment of Taatcher Båiley to the Arts Commission and the re-appointments of Joanne Fritz to the Civil Service Commission, Forest Shomer and Mark Welch to the Park Board, and Jim Campbell and Wanda Black to the Planning Commission which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. I A discussion ensued on the selection of a replacement City Councilmember for Brent Shirley when he becomes interum mayor. Mary Norwood was recognized and asked if the Council really needs to appoint someone. Councilmember Parker indicated that is is difficult to staff all council committees without a full compliment. COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance. Councilmember Hunt reported that the committee is recommending that the City accept the bid of American Heritage Corporation for 1983 Insurance ,coverage with the addition of boi~er insurance and errors and omissions coverage as quoted. She made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Council- member Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember 439 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSIO OF DECEMBER 21,198.2 Cont. ~_.-~. ---------~--- ---- ~ Hunt also reported that the committee authorized the Clerk- Treasurer to deposit additional property taxes into the Street Fund in lue of Current Expense because of the revènue shortfall caused by loss of a portion of the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax. I Water/Sewer/Street. Councilmember Judy reported tha't the committee met and discussed the proposed water service to Glen Cove. He indicated that additional information was needed and they will be meeting with the consultant to get some of the answers which should have been in the proposed comprehensive plan. ORDINANCE NO. 1936 AN ORDINANCE APPROP~IATING THE SUM OF $52,595 TO VARIOUS FUNDS AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title constituting the second reading. Councilmember Imislund made a motion that ,the second - reading by considered the thitd and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Parker made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1936 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1937 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1692. I Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the first reading by considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1937 which was seconded by Councilmetnber Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1938 AN ORDINANCE VACATING EBONY STREET SOUTH FROM "u" STREET TO WHERE IT DEAD ENDS INTO LOT 6 OF SAN JUAN ESTATES AND MCKINLEY STREET BETWEEN QUINCY STREET AND ADAMS STREET AND THE LOT LINES BETWEEN LOTS 7 AND 8 AND LOT 5 AND 6 OF BLOCK 2 AND BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2 AND LOTS 3 AND 4 OF BLOCK 4 OF MOUNTAIN VIEW ADDITION I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund made a motion that the first reading be considered the second- and the third be by title only which was seconded by Council- member Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove agaiR read the ordinance by title. After a brief discussion Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1938 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1939 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LOAN OF $50,000 FROM THE WATER/SEWER FUND TO THE CITY STREET FUND AND PROVIDING FOR REPAYMENT Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the first reading be considered the seconded~afid_the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion to 440 . __MJJ;rl.}'J;'E.ß. ,~OX _'.I'HE__E~§UL~~ §EJ=?,~;¡:Q~ °E:. DEG.EMJ?ER 21, J982- C°rl-t:-.- - - -----'---_._------'._------~-~ ----_._--_._---_.__._--------_._.~- adopt Ordinance No. 1939 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1940 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING THE 1983 BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL CITY GOVERNMENT, THE WATER/SEWER UTILITIES, AND BOND REDEMPTION FUNDS. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded byCounci.lroeInbe'rHunt and passed by voice vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Imislund voted against the motion. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Parker made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1940 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed by roll call vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Imislund voted against the motion. ORDINANCE NO. 1941 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1110, AS AMENDED AND SECTION 22 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1110, AS N1ENDED AND THEREBY CHANGING WATER RATES. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the first reading be considered the seconded and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Counc~lmembèr Imislund made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1941 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1942 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1508 Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Shirley 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 again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1942 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1943 AN ORDINANCE DEFINING LOW INCOME SENIOR CITIZENS AND PROVIDING FOR REDUCED WATER RATES THEREFORE. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. After a brief discussion Councilmember Judy made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third by by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Council- member Judy made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1943 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I I I 441 - - --- - -- ------ - --- -.--.--- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSIO N OF DECEMBER 21, 1982 Cont. ORDINANCE NO. 1944 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1750 I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Imislundand passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1944 which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1945 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1924 Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilnlember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Parker made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1945 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1946 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND WAGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1983 I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the first reading be considered the second.and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read 'the ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1946 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Imislund abstained from voting. Public Hearings. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to conduct public hearings on the following applications on January 18, 1983, which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote: Street Vacation Application No. 1082-04 - Johnson, Rezone Request No. 1082-05 - Gariss, Planned Unit Development Application No. 1082-08 and Street Vacation Application No. 1082-09 - Dujardin Development Co. Mayor McClure announced that the Council was going into executive session at 9:10 P.M. The room was cleared except for the Council, Mayor, City Attorney, and Ted Stricklin, an applicant: for the position of Public Works Director. During the session Mr. Stricklin was introduced to the Council. Mayor McClure comment:ed on his qualifications and background. The Council asked questions and received answers concerning his background. I The meeting was reconvened at 9:25 with all present before the Executive Session. Appointment of a Public Works Director. Mayo-I1 McClure reviewed the process used to make his selection of Ted Stricklin for appointment as Public Works Director. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the appointment which was seconded by Council- member Judy and passed by voice vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Imislund abstained from voting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor McClure delared the meeting ajourned at 9:30 P.M.