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Home My WebLink About11/19/1985 202 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 5, 1985 Cont. Councilmember Ison made a motion that the council adopt Resolution No. 85-38 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley dec.l,ared the meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. Attest: I .~Cl~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 19, 1985 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 19th day of November, 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, and Jim Parker. Councilmember Mike Kenna asked to be ex- cused as he is out of town. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES I Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of November 5,1985, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Parks Hotel-Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Kah Tai Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Memorial $29,627.80 657.8~ 1,346.11 1,000.00 966.06 58.06 10,630.92 2,664.76 2.29 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. Cor~MUN I CA TrONS A letter dated November 12, 1985, from Brian Boyle to Mayor Shirley was copied folr the council announcing the selection of Port Townsend for funding of Aquatic Land Enhancement at Chetzemoka Park in the amount of $18,000.00. Mayor Shirley indicated that the city's match will be $6,000 which is not presently appropriated in the 1986 Preliminary Budget. I A letter dated November 6, 1985, from Louise Staeger to Jim Engle was copied for the council complaining that the water, sewer, and garbage bill is the same for those customers living alone as it is for an average family. She also asked for an explanation of her bill. On October 31,1985, Sandi Youse prepared a response indicating that the meter reading was varified by Jim Engle and there was no indiï cation of a leak. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Water/Sewer/Street Committee. I I I 203 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 19, 1985 Cont. , -- . - ----~-- .----------.---.----.-- --_.~---- .,--- I~~:~;o~~~~~n r~~~: ~:~ i ~g r~~~~t p~~~;~m~0~~m~:~~c:9:~ ~t~-~~::~-~~~:~~~:~-~::~ s;:~~-~:~-~-l-- funding. i ! PUBLIC COMMENTS , I I ¡ I Washington" fo~ all available i process neces- Mr. Tom Hinds was recognized and described the activities of "Team the council. He explained that they hope to create a data base on property for commercial development and streaml ine the appl ication sary for new businesses to come into our state. COMMITTEE REPORTS ~arks and Property. Councilmember Ison reported that the committee has met with the Park Board and Architect for the Kah Tai Park and explained that the estimate, of funds available for earthwork is between $18,600 and $24,000. ' Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the council issue a declaration of non-significance on the proposed use of the church buildin~ at 24th and Kuhn for the Swan School which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt I and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Jones made a motion that' the council approve the proposed revision to the Shorel ine Substantial develop- ment Permit No. SH10-85R for the Kah Tai Lagoon Park which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Jones Imade a motion that the council issue a declaration of non-significance on the proposed construction by Fleet Marine in the industrial park area of the port property which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. BID OPENING Mr. Edward McLeod was recognized and explained that the proposals will include I both bid totals and unit prices. Should the bid totals exceed the funds availabl~, then negotiations will be conducted with the three lowest bidders. Mr. Grove ¡ then opened the following bids for earth work on the Kah Tai Park: BIDDER BASE BID ALTERNATE --- Nordby $37,415.00 $66,598.00 Precision 29,707.00 17,245.00 Ewi ng 34,422.00 17,332.00 Larrance 65, 140 .00 44,780.00 Island 66,500.92 54,220.54 Seton 35,605.00 29,200.00 Leavitt 40, 120 .00 30,600.00 Morrison 53,500.00 41,710.00 Deffour 54,795.00 29,538.00 Callen 35,000.00 28,500.00 Avon 62,735.00 29,500.00 CMI 31,078.00 28,947.00 Shold 61,600.00 50,608.00 ~ouncilmember Hunt made a motion to refer this to the Parks and Property Committe~ which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. :, NEW BUSINESS Peninsula Tourism Agreement. The council received a proposed agreement on the promotion of tourism during 1985. Councilmember Hunt inquired why it is written for 1985 when there are only six weeks left in the year. Mayor Shirley explained that the paperwork has just been slow in coming. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Hunt made a motion to table this until the next regular meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. ¡PUbl ic Hearings. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to conduct public hearings: on Subdivision Application No. 485-03, Conditional Use Permit Application No. 485~ 04, and Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Appl ication all from Mr. Rodgers; on January 7, 1986, which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimous~y by voice vote. Councilmember Ison made a motion that the council conduct a pub] iç hearing on December 17, 1985 to consider a Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code' Amendment for the Island Vista Subdivision which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. 204 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 19, 1985 Cont. - -------'- ,-- ,,-- - --,-'-- ---- - ,_---'-'---------- ,_._----- --- ---,--,-----_._--------- ---- . - -. -- -- ___--h --- .-. _.___--h--_--'- ,.---.--,.----- --,------- I I There being ,8: 29 P. M. I ADJOURNMENT no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at Attest: ~~ _J~~ City Clerk' MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF ,DECEMBER 2, 1985 The City Council of the City of P?rt Townsend.met in special ~ession this 2nd da1 of December, 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, Glenn Ison, Vern Jones, and Jim Parker. Also present'were Public Works Director Ted Strickl'n I and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. I i I PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Shirley explained that the reason for this special meeting is to conduct a publ ic hearing on the proposed budget for 1986 and invited testimony from the audience. Ms. Cheryl Van Dyke was recognized and presented the council with a letter dated December 2, 1985, from Renate Wheeler, Co-Chairperson of the Touris Promotion Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, requesting that the council appropriate all remaining bed tax save $5,000 for tourism promotion by Centrum and the Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Hunt asked if they are in essence requesting an additional $11,000 be appropriated and she said yes. Ms. Van Dyke and Councilmember Hunt then exchanged views on the relative merit of the Chamber's request. Ms. Cindy Wolpin was recognized and testified in favor of the budget -- request from the Economic Development Council for $2,000 to share in the cost of a development plan and its implementation. Mr. David Kahley was recognized and spoke in favor of the city's continued support of the Mainstreet Program. He reviewed the accomplishments of the program during 1985 and plans for 1986. Ms. Beverly Lamb was recognized and spoke in favor of the I ibrary budget even though it was less than the Library Board had requested, because funding for a study of there facil ities remained. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience. He explained that the council received lette~ prior to the meeting on the budget which are a part of the record. Councilmember Hunt expressed concern as to the present use of the Community Garden as compared with the original intent. A discussion ensued on several questions raised about the operation of the garden and whether the city i should continue financial support. Councilmember Hunt requested that a represenl tative of the board for the garden attend the regular meeting on December 3, 198~. Mayor Shirley presented the following changes to the proposed budget as the re- sult of negotiations with the Jefferson County Commissioners: Reduce Police Teletype from $2,200 to $2,000, Reduce Pol ice Memberships from $1,050 to $350, Reduce Jail Services in the Pol ice Department from $6,000 to $3,000, Increase Dispatching Services from $30,750 to $37,247, Increase Police Equipment Rental Depreciation from $6,000 to $6,700, El iminate the appropriation of $5,200 for Handicapped Compl iance from the Federal Shared Revenue Budget and add instead $6,000 as matching money for the Beach Enhancement Project. Mr. Grove explained that in order to balance the budget for these changes the contingency fund in Current Expense would need to be reduced from $75,000 to $71 ,703 and the Begin- ning Fund Balance in Federal Shared Revenue could be increased from $30,000 to $30,800. The Council discussed various provisions of the Current Expense Budget as Mayor Shirley explained the difference page by page. At the conclusion of this dis- I I I