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Home My WebLink About09/03/1985 I I I '" ,..,'~ ,,', '" ".:L' 185 ---'--- - - - ~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 20, 1985 Cont. . - ---------- - I I , There belng 8:29 P.M. ADJOURNHENT no further business, Ma¥or Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at ¡ Attest: I I~ I ~M~ Mayor , ~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 3, 1985 The City Council of the City of Port of September, 1985, at 7:30 P.M. in Brent Shirley presiding. I I Townsend met in regular session this 3rd day the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt, Frieda Im'is- lund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Jim Parker. Also present were City IAttorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Deputy Clerk- Treasurer Vera Franz. MINUTES Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of August 20, 1985, as written and to dispense woth the reading of them which was seconded by Council- member Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I IThe following bills and I I I I BILLS AND CLAIMS claims were presented for payment: $26,516.53 2,314.35 2,196.32 246.70 70.87 71.67 10,172.07 4,306.73 ,. Current Expense Street Library Park Emergency Medical Services Kah Tai Park Water-Sewer I Equipment Rental 'Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the funds which was seconded by Councilmember vote. bills and claims be paid from the proper Ison and passed unanimously by voice !A letter the city questing COMMUNICATIONS dated August 7, 1985, from Armando Gonzales, Municipal Coordinator for of Jalapa, Nicaragua, to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council re- that he visit their country to have an exchange. A letter dated August 21, 1985, from Robert A. Levin, Executive Director of the Peninsula Development Association to Mayor Shirley was copied for the Council re- Iquesting that the city pay $500 to the association for legal fees incurred in ¡making an offer to preserve the rail corridor on the North Olympic Peninsula along with the appropriate agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 85-28A A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION TO ' CONTRIBUTE FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO STUDY ACQUISITION OF THE RAILROAD 186 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 3, 1985 Cont. ------- -- ---------------- - -~-------""----------------------------,----------- ------------ ----",----u- ---,,-----------------"-"------------ Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 85-28A which was seconde~ by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. ¡ IA letter dated August 23, 1985, from Susan Barash of Books Publishing to David Grøve Iwas copied for the council advising him that they have setup the city on an annual IsuPPlement for our Municipal Code. This was done to replace the semi-annual sch-I edule previously instituted because of the làck of changes in the spring and early ¡summer traditionally. I IA letter dated August 26, 1985, from Mr. Harper to Cliff Benson was copied for the council informing him of activities relative to the Jackson Bequest and explainin~ that if satisfactory answers are not received within two months, the city will c01- tact him to consider alternative approaches to handl ing the bequest. Mayor Shirley explained that the contractor has provided the city with figures on the costs fori construction and the site committee is evaluating these figures at the present ti e. The Council received a letter dated August 28, 1985, from Mrs. Dorothy Adams re- questing damages in the amount of $196.38 for costs incurred as a result of sewer 1 ine damage caused from waterl ine installation by the city crew. Mayor Shirley explained that the city does not have all the information yet and asked that the council delay action until Mr. Stricklin can complete his investigation. ~ letter dated August 30, 1985, from City Attorney Keith Harper to Mr. and Mrs. perry Dill ingham was copied for the council advising them that their request to rllow mini-warehouses in C-1 zones is in the hands of the Legislative/Environmental fommittee of the City Council. Councilmember Kenna indicated that he will have F committee report on this subject. ! ¡Payment of Claims (eg Murray water damage). Mr. Harper explained that our insurance pol icy requires that the company handle all claims and will affect future coverag~, ¡regardless of whether rt is actually handled or paid by the company. Councilmemb~r ¡Kenna made a motion to rescind the previous motion to pay the claim which was secdnded þy Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna ~ade a motion to refer the claim to the insurance company which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS prel ~mina1y service to Attorney Water/Sewer/Street. Councilmember Kenna reported that the contract for engineering on the proposed local improvement district to provide sewer Seaview Estates is being prepared with Clark and Associates by the City ~nd Public Works Director. ILegislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna reported that a list of proposed ¡ordinance changes has beèn prepared by the City Attorney. He explained that the ,request from the Dillinghams was discussed with Mr. Dillingham two months ago and he was advised that he would need to wait for a change in the law. Mr. Kenna I explained that new efforts are underway to establish a sister city in Russia. I He explained also that the committee is making some recommendations to the Main- ¡street Coordinator with regard to the recommendations of the research team. I [Finance. Councilmember Hunt reported that the committee met with representatives I ¡of Jefferson Recycling and Agnes Walker of Olympic Disposal to discuss garbage I Icollection, recycl ing, and contract fees. She explained that Olympic Disposal Ihas been hit with additional tax from the state and higher dump fees from Jefferson . I ¡County and would 1 ike to pass these additional costs on to the city. She reported that the committee has recommended that the city stay with the contract we now ha~e ~ith the understanding that it expires at the end of this year and that a call fon ¡bids be issued. After a brief discussion, Councilmember (son made a motion that ¡the Clerk-Treasurer be authorized to call for bids on garbage service which was ¡seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember ~unt reported that it is time to call for bids on banking services once again and I ~ade a motion directing the Clerk-Treasurer to prepare a call for bids. The motio¡n kas seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. I , ¡Roderick Timber CompanyAgreement. Mr. Strickl in reported that the Roderick Timbe~ rompany would 1 ike a 1 icense to build a temporary access road across city property bn the north side of Snow Creek. Mr. Ken Trotman of Roderick Timber was recogniZlld bnd drspl:ay~œd a map of the area involved. A discussion ensued about the benefit Ito the city of having the road there, costs to the timber company, and reimburse- ~ent to the city. Mr. Harper explained that he has distributed a Temporary License ¡ , I I I 187 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 3, 1985 Cont. .-----'---------' ---,-------------------- . -~greement suitable for use in th i:~u-a~~on-p:~:i-ded-~::t: j~:l anks are C:;l~;J.- After a brief discussion, it was indicated that the council would be ready to act! at the next regular meeting when all blanks are completed and any questions raise~ during the discussion have been rested. i , I ¡Storm Sewer Plan. Councilmember Hunt made a motion instructing the Public Works! rirector to prepare a call for bids on the development of a storm sewer plan whic~ ~as seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Sister City - Jalapa, Nicaragua. Ms. Chris Rhinehart was recognized and reported on her recent trip to Jalapa, Nicaragua. Mr. Doug Millholland was recognized and' reported that the shipment of school supplies prepared in the schools here will be del ivered later in September. RESOLUTION NO. 85-29 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MONTH-TO-MONTH LEASE OF THE KAH TAl LAGOON PARK BUILDING ~fter a brief explanation from Mayor Shirley, Councilmember Ison made a motion that the council adopt Resolution No. 85-29 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION ~t 8:20 P.M. Mayor Shirley announced that the council would recess into executive! session to discuss potential 1 itigation. The meeting was reconvened at 8:34 P.M.' I I ADJOURNMENT [here being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at ! ¡ 8:34 P.M. ! Mayor IAttest: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 17, 1985 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 17th day of September, 1985, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley pre:3iding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones and Mike Kenna. , Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director i Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. ' MINUTES Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of Septembe~ 3, 1985, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. t