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Home My WebLink About01/15/1985 138 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 15, 1985 - ----------- -------------- .-,---- ------------" ---------------------- ! ..------------------------------------------------------------------ - -- ,,---- The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 15th day of January, 1985, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pro-Tèm Mike Kenna presiding. ROLL CALL ¡ ICouncilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislurd, Glenn Is on, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Jim Parker. Also present were City Attorrey Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES I Councilmember Janis Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes ¡as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was ¡member Vern Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. , BILLS AND CLAIMS I ¡The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I I I i i i I I of January 2, 1985, seconded by Council- i ! , ! ' Current Expense Street Library Park Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Kah Tai Lagoon Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Memor i a 1 Payro 11 $30,386.72 4,803.31 2,750.94 1,272.08 54.26 8,825.00 78.33 7,160.73 4,954~42 1,515.90 40.14 1,403.93 I councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper ¡funds which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vot¡e. I COMMUNICATIONS I A letter from Laird Harris, Transition Director for Governor Elect Booth Gardner ~o Mayor Shirley dated December 27, 1984, was copied for the Council thanking him fo~ his letter to the Department of Transportation regarding the Port Townsend- Keystbne ferry service. I I The Council received a copy of a letter dated December 31, 1984, from Michael Hilr of the Office of Revenue Sharing advising the city that the 1985 entitlement for ,the City of Port Townsend will total $81,674. I 'A letter dated January 2, 1985, from Lloyd Repman of Dujardin Development company! to Ted Strickl in was copied for the council indicating they would like their appli- cation for a Planned Unit Development removed from the table and processed by the ,Planning Commission in February, 1985. I iA letter from Richard J. Clifton of the Washington State Parks dated January 8,1985 Iwas copied for the council requesting that the city donate certain fixtures from the ,building now used by the Golden Age Club for the 248 Regt. Coast Artillery Museum! lat Fort Worden. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Hunt made a motion to de-, ¡clare the fixtures surplus and authorize their donation to the Washington State ¡Parks for the 248 Regt. Coast Artillery Museum which was seconded by Councilmember ¡Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I A letter dated January 8, 1985, from Kenneth Caldwell to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council presenting a final billing for their work on the Kah Tai Lagoon Park design and expressing advice on future contracts with consultants. I RESOLUTION NO. 85-02 Councilmember Ison made a ,by Councilmember Hunt and A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF MUTUAL AGREEMENT TO TERMINATE CONTRACT WITH CAREY/CALDWELL,CONSULTANTS motion to adopt Resolution No. 85-02 which was passed unanimously by voice vote. seconded I I I 139 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 15, 1985 Cont. ----~---_. ----- - - -- --. --. n- ---,,--------- --------~-, -- -- -- --------- ------------------"-"--------"------- -------- --- - . ;A lett-er dated January 10,1985 was copied for the council from Gay Knutson of the Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra offering space on their concert tour of the People's Republic of China from June 26 thru July 12, 1985. IA petition with 21 signatures was received by the council on January 14, 1985, ¡requesting that construction presently underwa~ on South Landes Street be halted immediately and that the council meet with the petitioners to clarify their concerns. A letter from Forest Shomer, Chairman of the Park Board, dated January 14, 1985 was also copied for the council indicating that the Parks Commission is recommending that further construction on Landes Street be curtailed until all interested parties can meet together including the Park Board. Mayor Pro-Tem ¡Kenna referred these requests to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. A brief, discussion ensued on the intended work to be done. Mr. Strickl in explained that! the intention is to fill the chuck holes with the grader and put gravel down in I the present path of the road. No oil was to be included. A meeting was scheduleö for 5:00 P.M. to discuss this with representatives of the property owners in the: area and the committee together with Mr. Stricklin in City Hall on January 16,1985. The Council received a letter dated January 15, 1985, from Bob Carter indicating; the city's insurance premium has jumped from $19,725 in 1984 to $42,198 in 1985 caused in part by claims incurred in 1984. The major cause was identified to be I a change within the insurance industry. Mr. Grove reported that Mr. Carter is I seeking bids from other companies and requested that a meeting be arranged with a committee of the council. Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna referred this to the Finance Committee. A discussion ensued on the wisdom of calling for bids each year to : IProvide insurance coverage for the city or possibly modifying the city's coverage!,' Mr. Homer Smith was recognized and explained that Mr. Carter is merging with his: firm and they have been investigating alternatives which may reduce the premium i substantially. He explained that the Port of Port Townsend faced the same problem this year and the evidence represents an effort of the industry to play catchup because of losses recently occuring. Mr. Homer Smith Jr. was recognized and in- dicated that they have already secured a quote from another company which would reduce the bill by seven thousand dollars. A discussion ensued on the logic behind rate structures in the insurance industry and how the city can better manage its risk. ,The Council received a letter dated January 15, 1985, from C.W. Broughton reques ting a renewal of the conditional use permit granted the Heritage House at 305 Pierce Street. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to extend the permit for one additional year which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Joe Ryan was recognized and asked for an explanation of what action has been' taken to address the concerns expressed about hazardous and unsightly storage, on property within the city. Mr. Grove indicated that the city attorney has pre-j pared a draft ordinance which is on the council's desks this night. Mr. Harper! explained that he would I ike the Police Department to review the draft and also. the council. He suggested that they consider it for adoption at the next regular council meeting. ' Councilmember Kenna reported that the Mainstreet Program orientation going on in , Olympia during the last two days has been very fruitful and fifteen different! people from Port Townsend have attended at least part of the sessions. He explai~ed that the Port Townsend Civic Trust, a non-profit corporation, has been formed to oversee this program. COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks/Property. Councilmember Ison reported that the committee met with the Park Board to select a new consultant to design the Kah Tai Lagoon Park and have chosen Fred Bassett i of Bassett i -Norton- MeITer Arch i tects. He made a mot i on 'to . authorize the mayor to negotiate an agreement allowing Mr. Bassetti to get startep which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. ' A discussion ensued on his qualifications. I ¡ ¡The following bids to provide the city with one dump truck were opened and read !aloud: Arnie Dahl Ford - $34,082.52, Buck & Sons -$36,438.55, Cal Worthington - 1532,338.33, Sea-Tac Ford - $33,370.57, Truck Center Corp. - $34,523.68, Morgan BID OPENINGS 140 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 15, 1985 Cont. --------- ----------..-------- ---- ------ ~-------------_.,--- ~------ ----------- ---- -----______n_--n -------------- --, -------..-----------.---.-,-----,------ ----------_. -- - - , $30,549.21. Ted Stricklin indica~ed bids and come back to the council at Brothers - $32,099.61, and Smokey Point Sales - that he would 1 ike an opportunity to review the the next regular meeting with a recomendation. OLD BUSINESS Petroleum Products Bid Award. Mr. Grove explained that the aparent low bidder for the gasol ine, Harper Oil, at the last meeting was misinterpreted because his bid did not include the tax.when the b!d from Tho~as Oil ?id inclu?e the tax. Council¡ member Jones made a motion to re5c.~dthe prevIous action awarding the contract for gasol ine to Harper Oil and awarding the entire contract for all petroleum product~ to Thomas Oil, the low bidder which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 85-03 I I , I !councilmember Imislund Iby Counc i lmember Jones A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT FOR WASHINGTON STATE made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 85-03 which was secomded and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 85-04 I i ! I I I f I ~fter a brief d~scussion.dur~ng which it wa~ indicated that Bayshore wou~d not aglee ¡to a contract with the city If the county did not also contract for serVices, touncilmember Ison made a motion that the council adopt Resolution NO. 85-04 whic ras seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. i ¡Rezone Request No. 782-01 - Lakeside Industries/Jefferson County. Councilmember ¡Camfield made a motion that the council conduct a publ ic hearing on this pppl ication at the nextregular council meeting, February 5, 1985, which was !seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I , I ~ackson Bequest Sculpture. Councilmember Kenna reporte.d that a contract is nearilg tompletion for consideration by the council with Mr. Hall is at the next meeting. Mr. Holl is will be in Port Townsend the week of the second council meeting in iFebruary. I I ~dditional Compensation to Artists. Mr. Grove requested an opinion from the council pn releasi~g funds to individual team members as they sign agreements granting the city further rights on the unsuccessful models presented for the Jackson bequest. lit was the unanimous'consensus that the checks should not be released until both I -- ¡eam members have signed the contracts. I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ANIMAL CONTROL AGREEMENT WITH BAYSHORE ENTERPR I SES EXEeUTIVE SESSION I i Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna recessed the meeting into executive session at 8:33 P.M. to ~iscuss potential legal action. I ADJOURNMENT i ~he meeting was reconvened Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna. I I I ! at 8:44 P.M. and immediately declared adjourned by I I ìttestM ~~ \ City Cl rk \ 6?Lt2 I I I