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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/01/1985 190 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 17, 1985 Cont. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Jj~ 63- :tJ ~L- Mayor I Attest: City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 1, 1985 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 1st day of October, 1985, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Jim Parker. Also present were City Attorriey Keith Harper, Publ ic Works Director Ted Strick] in, and Clerk-Treasurer David GrovJ. MINUTES Founcilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of September 17, 1985, as rritten and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmemöer Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I BILLS AND CLAIMS ~he following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Parks Arterial Street Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvements Federal Shared Revenue Ka h T a i Par k Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and ReI ief $18,185.13 811.21 2,891 .04 5,310.74 13,383.49 237.44 56.70 3,400.00 3.38 6,128.18 5,299.90 32.30 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the píoper J funds which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS r letter from Leslie Aickin to Jefferson County Planning and Building Department öated August 31, 1985, was copied for the council requesting that an environm:ntal I impact statement be required on the proposed expansion of the Port of Port Townsend I boat haven. Ms. Aickin was recognized and explained that she is not sure that an ~ntire environmental impact statement is necessary, but suggested, an expanded check 1 ist evaluating the water qual ity before a permit is granted. Councilmember I Kenna indicated that they are considering her letter and reported that the port ~ecognizes the need for a study of the water qual ity as part of the checklist. I rayor Shirley referred the letter to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. ~ letter dated September 11, 1985, from Robert F. Morgan of the United Seafood tmericanization Coal ition to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council requesting that the Council consider a resolution supporting the phasing out of all forEign I 1 91 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 1, 1985 Cant. --------- ----,-----~-----,,-----,,----------------- I fishing in American Waters as early as 1988 and no later than 1995 and that the I sales of American-harvested fish to foreign floating processors be 1 imited. Mayor Shirley referred this to new business later on the agenda. : ! An environmental checklist dated September 18, 1985, from Gerald Rodgers was copi~d for the council on the proposed construction of a 12 unit condominium project at I 1805 Water Street. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative/Environmental II' Committee. I ! -----------_..,----- -------------- ----------- ì ~ letter dated September 18, 1985, from Robert L. Wilder of the Interagency Com- i ~ittee for Outdoor Recreation to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council indica~! Iting his request for extension on the Kah Tai Lagoon Park DevelopTIent Project hasi been approved. Mayor Shirley referred this to later on the agenda. ¡ ~he Council received a letter dated September 27, 1985, from the Board of Directors of the Port Townsend Senior Center Association requesting that they appropriate ¡ I $20,000 per year for the next seven years to purchase the vacated L.D.S. Church, buinding at 24th and Kuhn Street. Mayor Shirley noted that several senior citize~s from the association were present in the meeting and asked if they planned to rddress the council in this meeting. A spoksman indicated they would answer any: fuestions the council might have about the request. A discussion ensued on the! modifications which might be necessary to use the building, possible participatio~ ¡from the county, administration and maintenance expenses, and other possible site~. ¡COUnCilmember Hunt requested that the association present them with some kind of ~ budget which would indicate how the money would be used and what the total expenses I would include. Mayor Shirley requested that the Human Affairs Committee meet witm these people and offer some suggestions for him to consider in the preliminary budget. I I PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. James Middleton was recognized and requested that property he has considered for purchase to connect to sing the area near Rody Drive and Anderson Lake Road. that the 1 ine crossing his property is a transmission to provide service there. the city allow 83 acres of the transmission line cros- Mayor "Shirley explained 1 ine which cannot be tapped COMMITTEE REPORTS Mainstreet Program. Councilmember Kenna reported that the Mainstreet Program is sponsoring a portrait to be taken on October 19, 1985, at 10:00 A.M. of all cit- izens assembl ing at the corner of Water Street and Taylor Street. ¡ Parks and Property. Councilmember Ison reported that the committee has met with i ~he Park Board to consider the dredging in the plans for the Kah Tai Park and elected to go with the plans presently prepared. He also encouraged the mayor to address the insurance needs of the city soon. Mayor Shirley reported that he ¡ has already met with Homer Smith on the matter. I Proclamations:- Mayor Shirley proclaimed October 12, 1985 as "Day of Unity against Domestic Violence" i I OLD BUSINESS I Sign Ordinance. Mr. Grove explained that copies were distributed to all the real itors and David Vane as requested, howeve~ no notice of a pub! ic hearing was publ ished in the newspaper as planned. It was indicated that the counci 1 received positive feedback from some of the real itors. Mr. Harper recommended that the proposal be referred to the Planning Commission for publ ic hearing and recommendation because it amounts to a change in the zoning ordinance. Councilmember Kenna asked about the form and Mr. Harper indicated that he would ake the necessary changes to bring it into form. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Hunt made a motion to refer it to the Planning Commission which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. It was indicated that they would 1 ike to see the Planning Commission conduct the hearing; ~Uring the first part of November, 1985. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 2018 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1903 AS AMENDED 192 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 1, 1985 Cont. ---'----.------.---'--'...--".-'------ ----_..._---- -- .-------.-..------------.----------- -TM~---G-:O~~-;::-d--~~~-~;~~n~~::;-~i-~;e and ex:-;nedthe- re~:r~ment that the c i ~y 'reduce the utility tax on telephone services over a period of time as a result of legislation connected with the second ~ç sales tax. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motiòn to adopt Ordinance No. 2018 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I , I I ¡ i I ORDINANCE NO.2019 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING THE PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR THE YEAR OF 1986 Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Ison made a motion that the first reading be considered the second 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 Imislund made a motion that the ¡ordinance be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I ORDINANCE NO. 2020 I AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOTS 1, 2, 7 and 8, I OF THE EISENBEIS ADDITION, AND THAT PORTION I OF VACATED FOURTH STREET LYING BETWEEN GRANT ¡, AND HENDR I CKS STREET AND A PARCEL KNOWN AS I LOT C, BETWEEN GRANT AND HENDRICKS STREETS, ; LYING SOUTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 20 RIGHT-OF-WAY. I AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL CITY ZONING MAP. I i ~r. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the rirst reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove kgain read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the þouncil adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed by roll call vote with six councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Council- ~ember Kenna voted against the motion: I I , I I I I I I Councilmember Ison made a motion that the council adopt Resolution No. 85-31 whicH ~as seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I I I ; ! I Mayor Shirley explained that the reason for the extension is to provide for I çompletion of the picnic shelter. Councilmember Ison made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously þy voice vote. I i RESOLUTION NO. 85-31 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MUTUAL FIREFIGHTING- ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE COAST GUARD RESOLUTION NO. 85-32 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO I A C PROJECT CONTRACT i Sewer Jet. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council authorize a call 'I: for bids to replace the sewer jet which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and I passed unanimously by voice vote. I I ! Kah Tai Park. Park Superintendent Kevin Burke was recognized and explained that I the budget will not allow sufficient fund to develop the proposed waterway. He indicated that they estimate approximately $10,000 will be left in the fund for this if other parts of the budget come in as suggested and volunteer work is provided as projected. After a brief discussion on the format of the bid packag and other concerns, Councilmember Ison made a motion to call for bids for earth work and installation of util ities which will be so divided as to allow the council to award that part necessary to complete our contract with the Inter- I I I I I I 193 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 1, 1985 Cont. ------.------."..---- ----,------------ ____h_____------- ----------- n_-_u--_--------- --..--------------- I I I ¡ I ¡ i i ,-, I ,¡Foreign Fishing. Mayor Shirley exþ~ain~dth~t the resolutIon proposed by the i 'United Seafood Americanization Coalïtion wëí's developed to:encourage implementation of the law already on the books establ ishing the 200 mi Ie 1 imit and establ ishing I some deadl ines. Councilmember Hunt asked if the fishing community had been i consulted to get their opinion and Mayor Shirley said no. Concerns were expressed! about prohibiting sales to foreign fish processors and other wording within the! resolution. After a brief discussion, Mayor Shirley indicated that he would get more clarification. agency Committee for Outdoor Recreation which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Variance Request No. 885-01 - James DeLeo. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council conduct a hearing on this appl ication during the the regular meeting on November 5, 1985 which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. Point Hudson. Councilmember Kenna reported that the study is now in print and available for the council to examine. A publ ic workshop is planned to inform the port commissioners about the suggestions. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:43 P.M.. Attest: ~~ l_LJ~ I City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 15, 1985 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 15th da~ of October, 1985,at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent i Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imis- l I lund, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, and Jim Parker. Also present were: Public Works Director Ted Stricklin and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES ICouncilmember Hunt made a motion to approve written and to dispense with the reading of member Ison and passed unanimously by voice the minutes of October 1, 1985, as them which was seconded by Council- vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Parks Emergency Medical Services Hotel/Motel Transient Tax Capital Improvements Water-Sewer Equipment Rental $26,938.70 4,332.24 413.94 6.73 2, 126 .48 24.70 15,644.54 4,246.51 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 vote. -, --'