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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/19/1983 494 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 5, 1983,Cont. seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 83-12 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY OF THE FORMATION OF AN EMERGENCY MANAGMENT ORGANIZATION I Mayor Shirley reported that he has been meeting with the County to prepare emergency plans and recomnlended approval of the resolution. During the brief discussion which followed, Councilmember Imislund expressed concern for the "three to one" voting representation on the board proposed in the agreement. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed by voice vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Imislund voted against the motion. ADJOURNEMENT There being no further business the meeting was declared adjourned by Mayor Shirley at 8:16 P.M. Mayor I '63::Xl ATTEST: f4;J dL ~ City lerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 19,1983 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 19th day of July, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilinembers present at roll call were Janis Hunt, Jean Camfield, Frieda Imis- lund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, and James Parker. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, and Public Works Director Ted Stricklin. Councilmember Joseph Ciprioti arrived later in the meeting. MINUTES Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of July 5,1983, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Council'- member Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. I BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Emergency Medical Services $7,607.91 3,435.45 369.59 810.40 81. 20 ~, 495 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 19,1983 (Continued) Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental $19,082.50 7,141.57 1,955.05 Councilmember Imislund 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. I COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated June 21,1983, from John and Donna Puliz requesting that their rezone application for Block 223 in the Eisenbeis Addition be withdrawn. The Council received an Environmental Checklist dated June 22, 1983, from Admiralty Hotel Associates on the Proposed placement of wooden pilings to provide a debrœs barrier for protection of the exsisting structure in Port Townsend Bay easterly of Water Street and Southerly of Taylor Street. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative Committee. A letter from David Goldsmith of the Jefferson County July 5,1983, to the Department of Ecology Shorelands the Council pleading for replacement exemption in the Shoreline Management Master Program Update because it in the past. Planning Department dated Division \vas oopied for Jefferson--Port Townsend has worked effectively I The Council received a letter dated July 12, 1983, from Kathleen Roush of the Wooden Boat Foundation requesting licensing authority on September 9, 10, and 11, 1983 during the Wooden Boat Festival from Quincy Street to and including Point Hudson Marina and from Clay Street to the waterfront'.including the city dock and ferry landing area. Mayor Shirley indicated that representatives of the Wooden Boat Foundation were present in the audience. After a brief dis- cussion, Councilmember Hunt made a motion to accept their request which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. The Council received a letter to Mayor Shirley in complaint of Syd Klenk as Poundmaster. into this incident along with dated July 19, 1983, from Mrs. Richard A. Smith of the lack of spirit of service in the actions Mayor Shirley indicated that he will be looking Police Chief Robert Hinton. A memorandum dated July 15,1983, from David Grove, Clerk-Treasurer was received by the council requesting that the Council increase the fee charged to shut off and turn on water and to establish a fee for checks returned by the bank. After a brief discussion, Mayor Shirley referred this to the Wåter-~-' Committee. ANNOUNCEMENTS I Mr. Robert F. Sahli was recognized and requested that the city accept ownership of the streets in Towne Point Planned unit Development because it will give the property owners a tax break, make Federal Loan Guarantees possible for future sales, and provide city access to meters, etc. It was indicated that the property owner has the responsibility to maintain these private streets as well as the water and sewer utilities. Mr. Sahli indicated that the city has requested the opportunity to run sewage from other locations through their system. Mr. Grove asked if any of the lines in the Towne Point development now are ci't.yl-ines ~':. Mr. Sahli said there are not at present,but..bhere' are plans to do so. The easements have been granted. Mr. Grove asked if the city would assume li~)ility for future claims if ownership shifts to the city. Mr. Abraham said it would become a liability of the city. Mr. Sahli indicated that they would continue to pay for the maintenance of the streets if the city accepted ownership. ~fuen asked who accepts the burden of the taxes if they are removed from the owners, Mr. Grove indicated that it would fall on the remaining taxpayers. Mr. Sahli disagreed. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Street Committee. Councilmenilier Judy objected and so Mayor Shirley indicated that he and Ted Stricklin would handle the request administratively and report back to the council. Councilmember Ciprioti indicated that he would like to be in on the negociations. Councilmember Parker indicated that he too would like to be involved. Mr. Frank Vane was recognized and requested å report on the development of the comprehensive water plan expressing complaint because final adoption has been delayed. He indicated that his reason for complaint is the need for water at 496 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 19,1983 (Continued) ---~- Ocean Grove Estates. Councilmember Kenna explained that there are still changes needed to the draft and Councilmember Ciprioti explained that changes in owner- ship of the mill may also effect the final product. Councilmember Ciprioti in- dicated that he has met with Ted Stricklin and identified the changes that the Water Committee wants. They are at the stage of communicating these changes to the Consultant. Mr. Vane encouraged the council to expidite the process. Mayor Shirley proclaimed July 28,1983, as Centrum Day and urged the citizens of Port Townsend to join in celebrating this anniversary ~h the gala concerts sched- uled at noon and five o'clock at the Franklin House Courtyard. I COMMiTTEE REPORTS Legislative. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council issue a prelim- inary declaration of non-significance on the proposed Russell Short Plat which was seconded by Ø"ouncilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Ciprioti abstained from voting. Police and License. Councilmember Camfield reported that the committee has been investigating the possibility of putting Animal Control out on a contract with Bayshore Enterprises which would save the city approximately $13,000 the first year. She explained the planned use of ex~isting facilties and equipment and reported that the change in administration would improve the service in the opinion of the committee. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the concept and authorize the negociation of a contract which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Abraham explained that contracting for the services of Bayshore Enterprises would not relieve the, Council of any responsibility for Animal Control. Finance. Councilmember Hunt reported that they have met to consider use of the Hotel/ Motel Transient Tax for tourist promotion with representative from the Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee and will report on their findings during the public hearing later in the meeting. I Council Retreat. Mayor Shirley reported that Councilmember Imislund has a problem with being able to attend on August 13,1983, and Mayor Shirley offered to change the date to August 20, 1983. Councilmember Ciprioti indicated that he could not make it on that date. It was agreed to leave it as scheduled. PUBLIC HEARING Propesed .use of Hotel/Motel Transient Tax to print brochures promoting tourism. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. He noted that Councilmember Kenna removed himself from the room. Ms. Nora Porter was recognized and spoke in favor of the of the printing of additional brochures because the Chamber of Commerce has purchase space on the washington State Ferries to display a brochure and the present issue is running out. She requested that the council appropriate an additional $6,500 for the printing of an updated version of the Port Townsend brochure. She explained that this will still leave over seventeen thousand dollars in uncommitted funds in the Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Fund. There being no fur- ther testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the request over to the council for disposition. Councilmember Hunt explained that the city carried over approximately twelve thousand dollars in this fund last year and this year there will be even more even granting the request. She indicated that this fund will be discussed during the goal setting session on August 13th and reported that the committee is in favor of amending the city contract with the Chamber of Commerce to include an additional $6,500 to print brochures. She indicated that the committee has asked the Chamber of Commerce to come in with a long range plan to cover 30 to 36 months of promotion. She made a motion to increase the contract for tourism promotion to $18,500 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:38 P.M. AZJ~ Clerk-Treasurer ~~