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Home My WebLink About10/01/1968 J66 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPT.J 7 _1~6_8_CÆJ~rImmD. Mayor Smith brought up the dog situation on the killing of sheep, he said he has done some investigating, and one thing is that the Jefferson County Humane officer is not deputizied and it would help the situation out a lot if he was and it should be found out if tre Jefferson Co. Sheriff could or would deputize the humane officer. City Attorney Abraþam said that previous humane officers have been deputizied the sheriff has taken them up to the superior court judge who swears them in. He stated that our ordinance authorizes our police department to work in conjunction with the humane officer, the police if called upon-are well within their authority to work in that field. He said one ma30r obstacle to contro~n the dogs that are running in packs and killing sheep is to catch them and to identifme the owner of tIe dog. If the dog is caught and can be identified to the owner then the penalty to the dog is usually death and the owner is liable for the damaged caused. Attorney Abraham said he would like to meet with the Chief of Police and the Police and license committee right after the meeting on a coupJe of ideas having to do with dogs. 8 I ADJOURNMENT As there was no further bus iness to come before the counc 11 at this time i tW'iS moved by Councilman Scheyer seconded by Councilman Judy that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. Attest: MAY , ? U~ I MINUTES OF Tfij~ R;::;GULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 1, 1968 Oc tober 1, 1968 Port Townsend, Washin;-:;ton 8 The Ci ty Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Is t day of Oc t. 1968 at 7:30 p.~. in the council chambers of the city hall. Mayor Smith presiding. . . ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Smith, Ci ty A ttorney Abraham, Ci ty Clerk Youngblood, Councilmen Scheyer, Hoglund, Judy, Ruby, ,Siebenbaum Lindsey, Moody. MINUTES OF THE PREVI :)uS SESSION The minutes of the prevj us session vvere read in full and it was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Moody that the minutes be approved as read and the mayor and City Clerk sign same. Motion carried. ' I BILLS & CLAIMS Bills and claims as audited by the finance committee were presen ted and ac tad upon as follows: CURRï:::NT EXPENSE FUND Voucher No. 5768 through 5811 --- ~p6, 191. 61 STREET l-t""UND Voucher No. 1308 through 1320 - -- ~?2, -584.58 WA'l'ER-::-SEWCR FUND Voucher No. 1990 through 2019 ---~p5, 496.93 LIBRARY FUND Voucher No. 1584 through 1597 - -- ~,~ 663~ 63 P AR.'Ç FUND Voucher No. 821 thr ough 829 ---;;:; ':380~90 GARBAGE FUND Voucher No. 1244 through 1256 ---$ 7,658~34 FIREIvIENT PENSION & RELIEF FUND Voucher No. 235 through 236 --- ~p '15.70 ORD. NO. 1506 Voucher' No. 77 through 91 --- ~p14,419.94 8 It was moved by Councilman Hogl~nd seconded by Councilman Scheyer that the bills and claims be approved as read and that the lÚayor and City Clerk draw warrants upon the p:r>oper funds for payment of same. Motion carried. OFFICERS REPORT GI TY CLERK The ci ty clerk reported the regular salary warrants for the :Month of September 1968 as follows. CURRENT EXPENSE FUND STREET FUND WATER é SE~~R FUND LIBRARY FUND PARK FUND GARBA!}E FUND FIREMEN PENSI 'N & RELIEF FUND Voucher No~ Voucher No. Voucher No; Voucher No~ Voucher No; Voucher No: Voucher No. 5747 through 5767 --- 1302 through 1307 --- 1984 through 1989 --- 1582 through 1583 --- 820 ------------~---- 1239 through 1243 --- 233 through 234 f6,:~66~04 ~2,122~97 'iÞl,ß33~43 ~~ .131 ~ 43 ¡ .:~ 80 . 53 ~1,ß90~72 ~p :500.00 I TW~ASURER The Treasurer's report was read in full for the Month of September 1968 nnd was ordered filed. I 'POLI CE The Police report was read in full for the 1.10nth of September 1968 nnd 'lIaS o:,~dered filed. BUILDING PERMITS The following buildil~ permits were presented and acted upon as follows: John S. Johnson, Garage, 26'X28',frame, 133~ Beech, $700.90. Carl Tuttle, Shed, 12'X20', Frame, 4th & Cleveland, ~þ25.00~ Joseph LadJey, Shed, l2'X20', Frame, 1253 Umitilla, $100.00 . Robert Sahli, Addition to hom-e, Frame, 24'X30', 834 Pierce, ~p6,000.00. 8 It was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman. Judy that the building permi ts be granted. Motion carried. 8 I I 8 I 8 I I 8 167, I\¡FNu.T¡~S OF THE REGULAR SESSI IN OF OCTOBER 1.t. 1968 CONTIlmED QCOMMITTEE REPOR~S Couœ ilman Hoglund' reported for the police and licencse committee, saying tha,t he and Chief Phelgley had met wit two representativies from the Chamber of -:::ornmerce in regards to their request of tl'l'e possibility of visitor parking situaticm in the city. Resaid what they have in mind is to construct a visitors information booth in the Sims Hay area. They asked whether or not the city would be agreeable to grant anyone who they would designate as a visitor to the city of Port Townsend, a card whereby they would not be re",uirsd to pay parking. He said that in the past Chief Phegley had not t'agged any vehicles VJith out of state licenses on the overtime parking. The Chamber of Commerce had in mind anýone who did not have a Jefferson County licens~ plate be declared a visitor, but the chief pointed out that this would create a problem due to so many out of county plates right in the city itself. He said it l./\iaS more or less decided if this should be adopted it would be only out of state licenses. They also requested that groups of visiting dignateries that attended chamber' functions which they conduct from time to time whether or not the city WQuld give them the authority to designate thosee particular cars as visitors or guests. He said it would be some time next year bsfore the booth was NM~ buil~ or pæaèecselected. OLD BUSINESS .. Under old business, Councilman Siebenbaum again brought up the vvater tap at the golf course. He said that first we decided that the Elks sl:ould pay for the tap, then in a curle of weeks later voted that the y shouldnt pay for the tap where does it stand now. After considerable discussi.,n, JiIayor Smith said that the chair would intertain a motion to recind 'all previous action and- start over on the matter. CunciUnanJudy stated that he felt that the matter shouHl have been handled by the Elks and the Water Department, not by tho council. Colillcilman Scheyer made a motion seconded by Councilman ìvioody that the City pay f::>r thE' water tap. Again after considerable discussion, Councilman Scheyer vvithdrew his mot ion counoilman IiIoè.dy withdrew his second. It was the opinion of the co~lncil that the water department handle the tap situation. The City Clerk brought before the council the emergency ordi:~ances that are duly recorded in the minutes of the previous session, action by the council WDS as follows: ORDINANC:~ NO. 1540 It was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Cou~ ilman Judy tha t the first reading of Ord. No. 1540 be considered the second reading and the third rl3ading be by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1540 was again read for th e third time by ti tlè only and it was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Haglund that Ord. No. 1540 do now pass. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1541 It was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilmen Si,sbenbaum that the first reading of Ord. No. 1541 be considered the second reading and the third reading be by title only. Motion carried~ Ordinance No. 1541 was again read for the third time by ti tle only and it was moved by Councilman Judy seconded by Councilman Moody that Ordinance No. 1541 do now pass. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1542 It was moved by Councilman Moody seconded by Councilman SeiiJenbaum that the first reading be considered the second reading and the third reading be by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1542 was again read for the third time by ti tll:) only and it was mOil ed by Co ncilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman R~by that Ord. No. 1542 do now pass. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1543 It was moved by Councilman Siebenbaum secondedby Councilman ;iuby that the first reading of Ord. No. 1543 be considered the second reading ond the third r'3ading be by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1543 was again read for the third time by ti tl'9 only' and it was moved by Counc ilman Ruby seconded by C"unc ilman Judy that Ord. No. 1543 do new pass. Motion carried. Under Old Business, the petition to vacate a portion of Fourth street By John Kruse was again brought up. Mayor Smith called for a motion to hold a public hearing. It was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Hoglund that a publil~ heAring be held at a regular council meetin on Nov. 5, 1968. Motion carried. N~m BUSINESS Under new busines.s the following letter w",s pr~)sented and ac ted upon as follows: - From MoBil Oil Corporation, .1~. Frank Smith, Mayor Port Townsend, Washington Sept. 9, 1968 to-wit: PIPELINE RIGHT OF WAY PORT TOWNSEND, Washington , Dear Mr. Smith: - Our records reveal that the Pipeline Right of Way agreement which is in effect between your C~ty and Mobil Oil Corporation is about to reach a time where action is required for renewal. R ference is made to your City Ordinance No. 1352 passed by the Council and approved by the 0 Mayor in October, 1958. You are probably aware of the change, but I would like to point out that through a technical name change Mobil Oil Corporation has become the Successor-in-Interest to General Petroleum Co poration. We should like to renew this Pipeline Agreement for another 10~year period. I would very much appreciated advice from your office as to the most expedient way to make the arrangements. If it would be helpful, I will be very pleased to arrange a trip to Port Townsend to meet with the people whom you might designate who can handle this transaction. Your s truly, D. Vi. '1' F) bot t Real Estate Representative 'V . lbS .--...-...._....__n_... MINUT:i:S OF THE R!~GUL~R S~§SI')N OF OC':ROBg;R :!'_J,968.çm~TIJT1JEP.. . - .....-.. - ..... .- ----.--- -- --. -- .-.-..--..-- -... -----------.--- . .,~. ... .. .... .. ... Mayor Smith said he thought no particular actiJn could be taken tonight other' than give the City Attorney some guidence in preparing an ordinance '::'0:1:' a later meeting. After some discussånn i\1ayor Smith referred the reque s t to the street Commi tt ee for a re 'ìort tt the next regular session. The City Clerk presented the following ordinance before the council. City Attorney commented on the following ordinance, say~ng that he had met with the pmlice and license committee on coin sperated pool tables and coin operated shuffle boards. The present license just covers pool tables and shuffle boards. The coin operat..::d should come under a master license the same as other coin operated amusement machines. The pool tables and shuffle boards that do not have or not op3rated by coins would remain .lnder the present license. ORDINANCE NO. 1544 AN ORDINANC::: AM NDING SECTI -N 1 and 2 of Ordinance No. 120~:, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANC '3 NO. 1437 and 1465, and TH3REBY EXTElIDING CERTAIN PROVISION FOR THE LICENSING OF COIN OP~R - TED DEVIC~S. It was moved by C .,uncilman Judy seconded by Councilman Ru' y that the first repding be considered the sec~nd reading and the third re' ding be by title only. MJtion carried. Ordinance No. 1544 was again read for the third time by title only and it was moved by Councilman Ruby seconded by Councilman Lindsey that Ord. l~o. 1544 do now pass. Motion carried. Councilman Ruby said that he had been contacted ,)il water drainaße from the car wash on sims way, the excess water was running in peoples yards and that the owner of the car wash should be notified and it should be taken care of. ¡,iayor S;:Üth referred the sug:::;estc',on to the Street Supt. Councilman Scheyer said the city attorney has an ordinance wl1ich \vas sponsered by the Junior PTA to again ~ut flourdation on the ballot in tl1e general election of Nov. 5th. He said he thought it vms jus tified in presenting t!.J.is again to the people in view of tl1e fac t that so many people who voted could not find the issue due to the new voting maciÜnes. Councilman Lindsey said he thou,,:;ht that tho flourìiation on the primary electj.on had a fair shake ans as far as he was concerned it ~ent do~n in smoke. Councilman Ruby said Ìle felt it it wa:~ what the people wanted then it s'-:..ould go back on the ballot. LIrs Ruth Short asked the council if they put it back on the ballot for. the people who wanted flouridation, and if flouridation passed, would the people against flouridation have a chance to also put it back on the ballot at the ne~t electi~n next year. 7,Cr Nicl:.ols com.mented that flou.ridation lost in the prim,ary electi ~n and the c.:Juncil shoFld abide by the majority vote. After considerable discussion for and against utting Elouridation on the ba'lot in the general election. CounciLmn Scheyer made a motion seconded by Councilman IIoody tj-.at the city clerk read the proposed ordinance. Mot:on carried. I.layor Smith comment:;d that he was a little bit disturbed by the manner of procedure, the council is in the position in saying \""ill there be floul"idCltion or not, the council represents the electorate and asked the electorate advise of the electorate and they Ìlave received the advise of the electorate. The next ::1.ove then would be for the c'J1.,mcil would be to take that advice in consideration and either do or not do something. He said he also franÞ:ly and personely felt that you asked for the advise if you didnt like the ~advise you ask for it again, he said' this bothers him a little bit. Lllayor Smith called for the reading of the ordinance. ORDINAECE NO. -;:._;:.~:._;:- AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR T:fII!; SUBMISSION OF A BALLOT PROP03ITI,)If IN TM GENERAL ELECTI IT OF NOVB~.IB=R 5, 1968, TO P3R:MIT T:-IE VOTImS OF TIL~ CITY OF PORT TOVlHSEHD TO IHDICA'rE THEIR PREFERENCES WITH REGARD TO THE FLUOHIDATION OF T::Z PUBLIC 'i:ATER SUPPLY OF SAID GIT'L, AND AUT~-IORIZING THE =\'lAYOR AND CI TY CL~RK TO PAY ELECTION EXPENSES. Councilman Lindsey made a motion seconted by Councilman Ruby that a second reading be made of thà ord~nance. Wotion carried. The above ordinance was again read in full for the second time, and it VIas moved by Councilman Scheyer secé)nded by Co'-~ncilman Hoßlund that the th'.rd readin of the ord.'nance be by title only. r:lotion carried. . The above ordinance was again read for the third time by title only and it was moved b-~ Councilman Sche.',rer sec nded bcr co ncilman Ruby that the ordinance do now pass. After sane further discuss ion =:Iayor S:ni th called for a vote. Mot' on was carried. :,Iayor Smi th said the motion was passed by a four to three m'.rgin and personaly felt very strongly that the counc il hav.;.ng asked advisory vote, having received an advisory vote and going back in a matter ot two weeks for another vote, it is not in the interest of good govern- ment and it was his attenti.:>n~.n returning the item to the council vlith a veto for a reco:'lsideratinn. Councilman Ruby said that the lighting was very poor in the 'liVes tern part of YJa ter street and would suggest the council give a little thought for new vapor lights in that area. .~ayor Smith referred the suggestion the the light conrnittee. ADJOURNUENT As there was no further bus"_ness to come before the council at this time it was moved by Councilman Siebenbaum seconded by Councilman Lindsey that the meeting do now adjourn. T¡Iotion carried~' . .~. ~ g: Attest: . ~ MA~ --_..~. (Jl erk 8 I I 8 I 8 I I 8