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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/16/1969 235' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 16,1969 8 December 16,1969 Port Townsend, Washington The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session -this 16th day of December, 1970, at 7:30 P.M. in the council chambers of the City Hall. Mayor Smith presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Smith, City Attorney Abraham, Deputy City Clerk Pedersen, Councilmen Moody, Lindsey, Steve, Camfield, Judy, Hoglund and Scheyer. I MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION It was moved, seconded and passed that the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. BILLS AND CLAIMS I Two companion claims for damages were presented to the city by Jack Guiher and his daughter Tammi Guiher. Tammi Guiher is asking for damages as of yet an undetermined amount for injuries resulting from a auto accident on September 18,1969, at Willow and F Streets. Jack Guiher is asking for damages of $279.02 for repairs to his car that suffered ,damages in the same accident. It is claimed that a STOP sign was knocked down at the intersection and the city was negligent in not restoring it. The City Attorney recommended' dening the claims and referring them to the city's insurance company. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were read and acted upon as follows: December 6,1969 ,8 Dear Councilmen: We want to thank you for our street light on the corner of J2nd and Hendricks. like we are now in the City, we really appreciate it. Thanks again. Makes us feel Yours Truly:," Mabel S. Uehlein Genevieve Cary December 16,1969 Gentlemen: I We would like to make the request of the city council and the street department that the present very dim street light on the corner of 11th and Sheridan be replaced with a mercury light. Respectfully submitted by- VICTORIAN VILLAGE MOBILE HOMES Richard M. Morgan Mayor Smith referred the above communication to the light committee. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Camfield reported on the request by Mary Johnson to plant two trees in front of the Lewis Building on Water Street. He reported the Street and Sewer Superintendant opposed the request because they would be in the street right-of-way. No action was taken. 8 OLD BUSINESS Under old business Emergency Ordinance No. 1581 was again brought upøn the floor.. It had been held over due to its contents. Ordinance No. 1581 was duly incorporated in the minutes of the regular session of' December 2,1969. ORDINANCE NO. l581 I It, was moved, seconded, and passed that the first reading be considered the second reading and the third reading by title only. THIRD READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1581 " Ordinance No. 1581 was again read for the third time by title only and it wa;3 moved, seconded and passed that the ordinance be adopted. PUBLIC HEARING I A pufulic hearing was held on a street vacation request by Roger Dickerson, M.D., of a portion of Baker Street. There was no comment from the floor. A letter from the Planning Commission was read recommending against vacation. Councilman Lindsey reported the street committee hadn't looked at the street but would have a report at the next council meeting. Councilman Scheyer recommended returning it to the Planning Commission as there seemed to be a desire for further study. It was decided to put the vacation request on the agenda for the January 6,1970, council meeting. PEDERSEN PLAT The Pedersen Plat was again brought before the council. It was moved, seconded and passed the plat be accepted. An ordinance will be drawn up for consideration at the next council me ~ting. 8 NEW BUSINESS Councilman Hoglund reported on the union negotiations concerning the Garbage Department. The Garbage Department contract expires at the end of this year and as yet no agreement has been reached. He outlined the union's demands and commented on what would and would not be acceptable to thl~ city. Hoglund said that the city could get an agreement somewhat acceptable but it would be the same all over,again next year. ~ 236 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 16,1969 ~ - - ~~- -- ---~. .-- -_. ----.-- . --- . ~.---- ---- - - ---..-.- ~-- - - -- ----------- NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) 8 He recommended getting bids from outside contractors. Discussion followed on what would be involved if the city contracted out the garbage collection. It was pointed out that the Garbage Dept. is not carrying itself and has no reserve funds for an emergency. It was noted that the tractor used at the city dump was broken down and an emergency ordinance will be required to pay for repairs. Repairs are estimated at costing between $1,500.00 and $2,500.00. It was decided that at the next meeting there would be an invitation for bids an contracting out the garbage collection. >1 Mayor Smith reported that Councilman Moody has been designated as the city's negotiator with the union for the Police Dept. I Bonzo DeLeo, a citizen, requested the city help in financing installation of water and sewer lines in his development. He pointed out that the city would receive their investment back within three years from the revenues in fees. He also pointed out that a developer is paying costs for larger pipe than would be needed for his project in order that future buildings could be connected to the lines. The city was in sympathy, but pointed out that what was done for one would have to be done for all and city doesn't have the funds for all such demands. CALL FOR BIDS I The Police Dept. requested permission to call for bids for two, 1970, police cats, bids to be opened Jan. 6,1970. The Water Dept. requested permission to call for bids for one 1970, pickup truck, bids to be opened Jan. 20, 1970. A motion was made, seconded and passes to call for bids. The following ordinance was presented and acted upon as follows: ORDINANCE NO. IS82 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1370, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1558, AND THEREBY INCREASING THE LICENSE FEE FOR WATER-UTILITY FRANCHISE LICENSE TO THE SUM OF $3,000 ANNUALLY. 8 It was moved, seconded and passed that the first reading be considered the second reading and the third by title only. Ordinance No. 1582 was again read for the third time by title only. It was moved, seconded and passed that Ordinance No. 1582 be adoptðd. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to come before the council at this time, it was moved, seconded and pas§ed that the meeting do now adjourn. --:7/ ~ /J Á:h¡~ ~ /' ~ MAIO~ L " .7'A) / I By: ~le 1. ~~~gblO~i~ Clerk Q~9., ~ Deputy ~-~ C~ - ~ -L .c;-~- ~ ~ ~¿>7:~. ,,----- ~ ~ B. ~ SllX- &~ç~ - 'to flI ATTEST: 8 I I 8