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Home My WebLink About12/03/1985 206 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF DECEMBER 2, 1985 Cant. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the council approve the proposed budgeJ for the Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund which was seconded by Councilmember! Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the council approve the prel iminary budget proposed for the Memorial Fund which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. After a brief discussion on the revenues, Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the revenue estimates for all funds which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared this special session adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Attest: ,~~ )~~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 3, 1985 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 3rd da~ of December, 1985, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Glenn IsDn, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna and Jim Parker. Councilmember Jean Camfield was excused due to illness. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Publ ic Works Director Ted Strickl in, and Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Jones noted that he had not seconded his own motion as written in - the minutes of November 19, 1985. Councilmember Hunt indicated that she had seconded the motion. Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the minutes of November 19, 1985, as corrected and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Liórary Parks Emergency Medical Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension Services $22,568.00 125.88 4, 102.01 108.84 94.32 6,958.35 3,133.48 1 ,379. 14 I and Re lief Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The council received a letter dated November 19, 1985, from Mrs. Edward Brigham expressing concern about the building under construction at 10th and Sheridan. In addition, a letter dated November 15, 1985, to Mickey DeLeo protesting any commercial use of this building was also copied for the council. Mayor Shirley 207 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 3, 1985 Cont. ~.._--------------~--- -- -------~---- --~-~ - ----~- ---------------~-----~_.- ---~----_., I Mr. Strickl in indicating that there! this building. He indicated that parties in January to evaluate the I I ! The council received a letter from Raymond J. Roll ins, Manager of Port Townsend I Cable TV dated November 26, 1985 advising the council that they are raising theit rates effective January 1, 1986 and outl ining the cost increases which have led! to this decision. Mayor Shirley reported that Mr. Roll ins was in the audience' to answer questions. Councilmember Hunt asked what is being done to improve reception on channels 4 and 7. Mr. Roll ins indicated that two sites are being considered for new receivers. asked that the letter be referred to he and is no commercial use presently being made of he would set up a meeting with the concerned concerns. í Mayor Shirley reported that the council received a letter dated November 18, 198$, from Chuck Falen summarizing the additional cost connected with the preparation! of the final plans and specifications for the Jackson Bequest Project at $8,130.! Mayor Shirley explained that since it has been some time since the council last acted on the proposal, the executor of the estate is going to want assurances that the city wi 11 in fact complete the project. Mr. Harper explained that the executor, Mr. Benson, is concerned that the city may not want to commit this valuable piece of waterfront to a project 1 ike this which will require maintenanbe every year. After a brief discussion, Mayor Shirley indicated that Mr. Harper ¡ should report in his letter to Mr. Benson that the city will complete the project unless the artist and the engineer cannot scale the project down to fit within! ,the money available from the bequest or the anticipated future maintenance cost are predicted to be too high. Councilmember Kenna reported that there will be a Region 8 meeting in Port Town- send on December 13, 1985, at the Lido Restaurant and encouraged the council to attend. PUBLIC COMMENTS I Ms. Bev Mustin was recognized and spoke in favor of the council IS continued I support of the Community Garden. She outlined the accompl ishments of the past and the changes in funding sources since the project started. The future plans were described. Mayor Shirley asked how many people are involved. Ms. Mustin explained that it varies from one to twenty-five. She indicated that if the board obtains the grant they seek to build a greenhouse, more people will become involved. The sale of produce and other donations generated enough money to pay her $400 per month for 8 months this year for her work at the site. Mayor Shirley then recommended that the council appropriate $300 again in 1986 for water used in the garden. Mr. Doug Millholland was recognized and reported on the activities of the Sister, City Committee and their plans for 1986. COMMITTEE REPORTS _Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna reported that the Planning Com- mission is conducting a publ ic hearing on the proposed ordinance change for home; occupations on December 12, 1985. PUBLIC HEARINGS I Variance Request No. 985-01 - Richard Camfield. Mr. Grove reported that the Planning Commission is recommending that the council grant this variance to allow construction of a fence five foot high at 1710 Monroe Street. Mayor, Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Richard Camfield was recognized and: spoke in favor of his request indicating along part of his property I ine the' neighbor already has a fence which is six feet high. The fence will I ie between: houses and allow for some privacy. There being no further tesitmony, Mayor; Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the appl ication over to the council for disposition. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to find that the. application meets the criteria establ ished in the Zoning Ordinance and grant the: variance which was seconded byCouncilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voi~e vote. Street Vacation Application No. 985-02 - Ronald and Rosemary Sikes. Mr. Grove reported that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this proposed I vacation of 17th Street between blocks 68 and 69 of the Eisenbeis subdivision. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing. Rosemary Sikes was recognized and spoke in 208 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 3, 1985 Cant. ------"- ~--------"--"------"- -"---_..--"-----"--~--------------- --fa-vo-r-or t-heir-äppTTcatTon--because--they waul d like to add onto the i r house and- they would 1 ike to keep ~quiet by el iminating the potential for traffic to use this street. Mr. Ronald Sikes was recognized and presented the council with a letter from Charles and Patricia Horton indicating that they are in favor of the request and are willing to vacate the lot 1 ines between lots 1 and 2 and lots 2 and 3 of block 69 of the Eisenbêis Addition so that lots 2 and 3 will not be landlocked. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley noted that Janis Hunt removed herself from the room during this hearing ' and closed it to the audience. He then turned the application over to the council for disposition. ¡After a brief discussion, Councilmember Ison made a motion that the council find Ithat the application meets the criteria set forth in Section 5.20 of Ordinance ¡No. 1802 and that the request be granted provided that the lot 1 ines are vacated ¡'and a util ity easement is retained. Councilmember Parker seconded the motion which passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Hunt returned to the room after the vote was taken. ,.. " I OLD BUSINESS IKah Tai Park Earthwork Bid Award. Mr. Kevin Burke was recognized and reported ¡that the lowest bidder backed out of the project and the second lowest bidder, CMI, is excited to do the work for a negociated price of $22,500. This would !include most of the work described for the base bid except the excavation will 'only be five feet deep instead of the original six. The savings is possible because the last foot would have been the most difficult because of the water table. After a breif discussion, Councilmember Ison made a motion that the Mayor be authorized to enter into a contract with CMI in the amount of $22,500 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Harper inquired as to whether this motion was contingent on the formal refusal of the low bidder and was informed that this would be a condition of the motion. RESOLUTION NO. 85 - 39 I I ICouncilmember Kenna explained how the Peninsula Tourism Council is funded and ¡indicated that he would provide the council with a copy of their budget. Councilï member Kenna made a motion that the council adopt the resolution which was seconded ¡bY Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I NEW BUSINESS [Gambl ing Tax. Mayor Shirley explained that the county is considering a gambling ¡tax ~nd h~ve as~ed the ci~y to address the possibi~ ity at the same t!me. After ¡a brief discussion, Councllmember Kenna made a motion that the council conduct a public hearing on January 7, 1986, to consider this option which was seconded ¡by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A TOURISM PROMOTION AGREE- MENT WITH THE PENINSULA TOURISM COUNCIL I RESOLUTION NO. 85 - 40 I I I i iCounc i lmember Hunt ¡which was secònded A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A TERMINATION AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MARINE DIVISION. made a motion that the counci 1 adopt Resolution No. 85 - 40 by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I 11986 Budget. The following changes were proposed to provide for the purchase ¡ ,¡Of three trucks authorized earl ier this year: Equipment Rental Transportation Equipment appropriation would be increased from $100,000 to $130,000, which would! ibe offset by a reduction in Ending Fund Balance from $128,872 to $112,872 and. ¡'increased revenue from the Water-Sewer Fund of $14,000. Equipment Rental Deprec- iation in the Sewer Department would be Increased from $4,000 to $15,000 and I' !Equipment Rental Depreciation in the Water Department would be increased from I 1$10,000 to $13,000. This would be offset by a reduction in the Ending Fund I !Balance in the Water-Sewer Fund from $519,792 to $505,792. Additional water for , ¡the Community Garden was shown as an increase from $1,000 to $1,300 for Water, !.sewer'7."and Garbage in the Park Fund by reducing construction projects from $6,5001 Ita $6,300. Councilmember Ison made a motion to approve these changes which was" 1 209 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 3, 1985 Cant. -- ' - -. -----------..------'-'-- .----- ----.-- .~--- --' -~--,--- ----,--------------- ....---.. --- -.-- --- --------------- ¡seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Council- member Kenna made a motion that the council conduct a publ ic hearing during the regular meeting on January 7, 1985 to receive publ ic comments on a proposed $3.00 increase on the flat rate charged for sewer service. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I ADJOURNMENT ¡There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at ¡ 9:15 P.M. i Attest: , I ~U) I Mayor ~¡ M~ City Clerk The City Council of 1985, at 7:30 P.M., presiding. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 17, 1985 í ! Port Townsend met in regular session this 17th day of Decembkr, 1 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley I I i I Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Janis Hunt, Glènn Ison, ! I Vern Jones, and Mike Kenna. Mayor Shirley reported that Councilmember : , James Parker has submitted his resignation. It was indicated that Councilmemberl Imislund asked to be excused. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, ! Puól ic Works Director Ted Stricklin, and Clerk-Treasurer David G~ove. I 1 ROLL CALL MINUTES Two changes were noted on page 208 of the minutes for the December 3, 1985, ! meeting. Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the Minutes of December 2 and 3,1 1985 be approved as corrected and to dispense with their reading which was í seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously by voice vote. Counci.l- : member Hunt expressed concern about the plan for a greenhouse at the community garden. Mayor Shirley indicated he would send a letter remindinq the board that the city council will need to approve their plans. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I Current Expense Street Parks Emergency Medical Kah Ta i Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Services $1,1397.62 1343.52 913.16 232.93 1 , BOO .00 8,1322.81 3,351.82 I I Counci lmember Hunt proper funds which by voice vote. made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the was seconded by Councilmember Ison and passed unanimously COMMUNICATIONS A letter dated November 19, 1985 from James Parker to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council tendering his resignation form the City Council as of December 16, 1985, in order that he might be free to assume his position on the Port I Townsend School Board. Mayor Shirley expressed his thanks in behalf of the city. I