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Home My WebLink About11/01/1983 19 --- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 18, 1983 Cont. AD,JOURNMENT I -. ¡There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:16 P.M. ~-4U.1, I l1ayor d) ,AZ4ðfL- ICity Clerk I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVE1-iBER 1, 1983 I I I I II Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Jean Camfield, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna and James Parker. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City I Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, and Public Works Director Ted Stricklin. The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 1st day of November, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ! Councilmember Ciprioti reauested that the minutes reflect the fact ¡ that he asked to be excus~d from the October 18, 1983, meeting : and that the names of the people voting for and against the motion I be listed with the motion. with these corrections Councilmember ! Ciprioti made a motion to approve the minutes of October 18, 1983, ¡ as corrected and to dispense with the reading of them which was , seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice : vote. I I ) ! The following bills and claims were presented for payment: ! I I Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid ¡ from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmeniller Imislund I I and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I ! A letter dated October 13, 1983, from A.M. O'Neara, Chairman of I the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners to Mayor Shirle~ ! was copied for the Council expressing appreciation for the assist- ¡ ance of Ted Stricklin in selecting an engineer for Jefferson Count~. I , , 1 I ¡ I I I ROLL CALL MINUTES I BILLS AND CLAIMS Current Expense Street Library Park Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll Memorial Fund I COMMUNICATIONS $ 2 5 , 8 10 . H: 1,995.82 3 , 779 . 0 ~~ 949.07 2 , 046 . 64, 332.79 10,766.79 706.30 1,679.06 30,483.96 500.00 An environmental checklist dated October 14, 1983, from People's Bank was copied for the Council on the proposed construction of a park and parking lot on llO feet of Harrison Street between Waten Street and Port Townsend Bay. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative/Environmental ComTIlittee. 20 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 1, 1983, Cont. ------------------------ ------ -----.-----.------------- A letter dated October 25, 1983, from Randy Storrl, State Manager of Public Entities National Company to Bob Carte]~ of Carter-Gellor . Insurance was copied for the City Council indicai:ing that if the Ci t.y wishes to renew its insurance policy with their company, they will offer the same rates offered in 1983. However, ~.f the City insists on calling for bids, the Company will reconsider their position and may not wish to participate. Mr. Robert Carter ~7as recognized and claimed that this is something he had nothing to do with but explained that PENCO would like to retain the business for at least three yea~s to make up for any losses that do happen. He indicated that the va~t majority of time invested by the company is in the first year of the! pOlicy. He~indicated if they do not bid the rate~; will be substanti~lly ¡higher. Mayor Shirley explained that the company wants to lock up I the business. Mr. Abraham explained that there are differences in ¡coverage which explains part of the difference in premiums and 'indicated the Law Enforcement False Arrest coverage is less compre- hensive than some policies available on the market. Mr. Carter indicated that he would be glad to review the po:.icy and make a recommendatjpn to the Council with regard to future coverage. Mr. Homer Smith~as recognized and indicated that he has reviewed the I' present policy and finds some areas of concern and recommended that addi tional coverage be sought. He requested thai: the City leave the ¡call for bids open. During the discussion that followed, Mayor I ¡Shirley recommended that the Council rescind the call for bids on linsurance for 1984 and if the concerns expressed can not be resolved, ¡that a new call for bids be issued in mid year. Councilmember Kennd made a motion that the call for bids on insUranCE! coverage for 1984 be rescinded which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. ! IThe Council received a letter dated October 26, :.983, from Nora ¡porter and Marilyn Staples in behalf of the Tour~.sm Committee of lithe Chamber of Commerce requesting that the City appropriate $10,000 for the purpose of tourist promotion in :.984. Mayor Shirle~ ¡referred this to the Finance Committee. I I ANNOUNCEMENTS ! Mr. Jim Jordon was recognized and expressed COnCE!rn with the requirEi- Iment that people who request that a water tap be abandoned be forced ¡to pay $500 to reactivate the tap. He explained that he could have ,¡continued to pay the monthly charge and only invested another $180. .He asked that the City Council give him special consideration and 'allow the water meter to be installed for less. Councilmember Judy indicated that the l\Tater Committee met to considE!r this request and indicated that if Mr. Jordon agreed to pay for the actual cost to reinstall the meter and the back Gharges, they would allow him to receive water. ' Councilmember Judy made a motion that the Counci:. approve-the appointment of Jay Gibson to the Planning CommisBion which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITEE REPORTS Legislati ve. Councilmember Kenna made a motion i:hat the Council:- issue a proposed declaration of non-significance on the preliminary plat of V.J. Gregory located at 57th and Jackman which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a motion th~t the Counc:.l issue a proposed declaration of non-significance on tne proposed construction of a debris barrier by Wilhelm and Shirley Rudolph wh:.ch was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Council- member Kenna indicated that the Committee met wi i:h Great Northwest Saving and Loan to consider their proposed build:.ng and the surrounding landscaping with their aichitect and Councilmember Kenna indicated that he thought it would work out for i:hem to construct I their building on the site because m<fre landscap:~ng would be installed to make the building more attractive. He indicai:ed that they are I not offering to change the building but are will:~ng to include the triangle between Jefferson, Kearney and Sims Way in their landscaping. I 21 - ---------.- MINTUES OF THE REGULAR ~ES~I9N _OF NOVEM~:E:B- J-'-,-),;~81-Ç9-I'l:t-~~-=~c._~-=-"-=~ -------.------ -------- ----------..-------'-----.-.---.--.-----.,,----, ,--- ,..-- , I Parks & Property. Councilmember Imislund reported that the. Co:rmi1.i ttee has met with the Park Board to narrow down ,the applicatiqns for landscape architect to three for the Kah Tai Lagoon Park. She ¡ indicated that they will be interviewed at the public hearing' December 10th before a recommendation is made to the Council. I Mayor Shirley explained that the final decision is that of the i entire City Council. I OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1969 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ANIMAL CONTROL, AND ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES AND FEES RELATING THERETO, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES 1692 AND 1937. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title which constituted the second' reading. Mayor Shirley explained that he is trying to work out I a compromise with Bayshore Enterprises to provide service and he would like the Council to delay their final action on this ordinance until the next meeting. Fair Toll Coalition. Mr. Leonard Crouse from the Port Angeles I' City Council was recognized and reported on the activites of the coalition and requested that the Council appropriate :$2,000 for their efforts and that the Mayor appoint one of their members to seJ?ve on an advisory committee to the executive commi-ttee of the Coalition. After a brief discussion, Mayor Shirley indicated that he would wait until after the new counëi:l is seated to make any appointments. I RESOLUTION NO. 83-20 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR THE RUTH SEAVEY JACKSON BEQUEST PROJECT PANEL. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 83-20 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS I I I Public Hearings. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the I Council conduct a public hearing on Street Vacation ~?plication No. 683-01 Donovan,Street Vacation Applicaton No. 983-01 Baker at their regular meeting December 6, 1983, which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Stricklin explained that Dr. Griffith has applied for a variance from the setback requirements for a house that is pre:3ently under construction. He would like the Council to act as soon as possible so they know whether a portion of the construction needs I to be removed. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the Council I conduct a hearing on this variance on December 6th also which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further ¡ adjourned at 9:00 P.M. I I ATTEST: I business, Mayor S.h~llY ¥c¡~r~. the meeting.... 63~~uJ : Mayor G ' ¡J~~ ci ty Clerk