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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/21/1970 2 5-~) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 7,1970, CONTINUED I Mr Bonzo Deleo spoke before the council saying that he didnt think he was getti~ a fair shake on the water and sewer situation, and could not see why he couldnt run a 6" main from Sheridan to his properties and he also mentioned that he could not see the street project on Monroe. Mayor Smit~ said that the Monroe Street Project was under the 6yr street program, and the state would not shift monies from the Monroe project to another. Engineer French s~id that on the sewer that Mr DeLeo had already put in and if the council went for a special assessr:1ent district he \"D uld be would be re-embursed, he also what he had recommended to the council was a 6" line on 10th 11th & 12th between Sheridan and Holcomb and property owners on both sides of the street would ~y their fair share. He also mentioned to Mr Deleo that he would be able to get water for his project on a temporary basis. Attonney Abraham said that he and the Engineer had talked about this at length and IDuld recomment that the council get some one from a bonding House here either at a regular meeting or a private get together and talk over the possibility of financing projects that the engineer has written up, he said if the council would set a time he would be happy to call a bonding house and have someone to mc;et with the council. , Counc i1man Scheyer made a motion seconded by Counc i1man Judy that the council in genura1 approve the concept of a special assesment district as means of improvement in the city. Motion carried. 8 I ADJ 0 URNMEN T As there was no further business to come before the council at this time, it was moved by Councilman Steve seconded by Councilman Judy that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. ,8 Attest:~¿~,~~~~ l ty er MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL'2l, 1970 April 21,1970 Port Townsend, Washington The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular sessi.on this 21st day of' April, 1970, at .7:30 p.m. in the ,council chambers of the City Hall. Mayor Smith presiding. ROLL CALL I Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Smith, City J\ttorney Abraham, City Clerk Youngblood, Councilmen Scheyer, Judy, Camf'ield, Steve, Lindsey, Norwood. Councilman Hoglund absent. MINTIrTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION It was moved by Councilman Camf'ield seconded by Councilman Lindsey that the minutes of' the previous session be dispensed with. Motion carried~ COMMUNICATIONS The following communication was presented and acted upon as follows: From: Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce, April 13, 1970, to-wit: 8 The Council of the City of Port Townsend Port Townsend, Washington Gentlemen: The Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce is vitally interested in the continuation of ambulance service in this area. I We do not pretend to tell the City how this should be accomplished but we do urge the City to use whatever efforts may be required to see that ambulance service 1.S continued. This does not necessarily mean that we want the City to subsidize the'service but we feel the City should take some type of leadership in connection with this matter. Rèspectful1y yours, A. Clemens Grady, Secretary I Mayor Smith said he W)uld bring up the letter under old business. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Steve'said that the police committee upon the advise of the City Attorney recomm- ended that no action be takèn on the empounding of car keys that was recommended in a letter at the last regular session. 8 Co:mcilman Lindsey reported on the ambu1anceservice, saying that he had talked to several different ones and was trying to get a meeting scheduled, he'mentioned that he was waiting for a letter from OlYmpia on ambulance service explaining that maybe the state next year would help the ambulance services along. . Mayor Smit~ said that he also had requested information from the Washington State City's, and also said that in regards to the Chamber of Commerce letter, the city is taking what leadership they can and f'elt that the Hospital District might be a very 10gicia1 orgånization to undertake something of this nature and hoped that the Chamber saw fit to direct a letter to the Hospital District on the subject. Ci ty Attorney Abraham said that he had talked to most of the Counc,i1men saying tha:t IVIr Dowd of Foster & Marshall Bonding firm had been contacted and they wu1d like to meet with the council f'or lunch at noon of' next Monday the 27th. He said in gener'al they want to ou\line -.......... ,." ..- 2,56 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 31,1970, CONTINUED ....- -.---..---..--- --------- -----p--- ----------,-----.-..,-- ---------,-,--- --,------- n - - -- ------_. _u_--.-- ----.-.--.--- -.-.. ----_._-,-_._-----,---- -------- - ---------------_._--,--------- WHAT they expect do do and what they expect the city to do and as he understood, they have about four financing plans in mind. 4IÞ Engineer French reported on the Bell Towar inspection, the east side of the tower was completely shot, one leg has split and slipped and in slipping had completely ruined the siding which would have to be replaced. Other portions of the structure appear reasonably sound, it certain sections prove satisfactory during deeper inspection we can probably salvage and restore the tower, he said he was wating for plugging instrument with which to test portions of the structure. He said that crane had been offered, that is if the city would provide 1ibi1ity insurance on the crane while at the site. He said the cost would and shoftld be under 5,000.00 dollars with qualified supervision to direct a volunteer 1a~or force. Mayor Smith said the question before the council is whether or not we proceed with the restoration of the tower by contracting or having appropriate firm or individual to run it and that the city pay all cost above any donation money or help. Mr Cal McCune, president of the Historical Society, said that on behalf of the Historical Society he had been asked to come before the council and with the councils permission or desire the society would attempt to raise the money for the bell tower and the Historical Society would also donate money to the project, they would go out in the town and raise funds. I Counci 1'~1an Norwood made a motion seconded by Councilman Judy, that the ci ty spearhead the reconstruction or rebuild the Be,ll Tower and finance it augmented by donations from various orginazitions. Motion carried. . , , -::-the city accept Councllman Nobwood made a motlon seconded by Councl1man Steve, that the generous offer of the Historical Society for their help and any other orgization that cares to help. M tion carried. ,.... Mr Charles Wallen said that he wanted to be sure that the council was aware of the fact that scaf'fo1ding would be donated for thebe1l tower with only the cost of' transport~on from seattle and back and that there would be ~ insurance charge. I OLD BUSINESS 8 Under old business the city clerk brought back on the agenda the emergency ordinance no. 1589 duly incorporated in the minutes of the previous session for passage or re#ection. Mayor Smith reminded ~hecounncil that the emergency ordinance had been read for the first time at the last meeting and it was f'or monies for repairing the reservoir. It was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Judy that the first reading be considered the second reading and the third reading be by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1589 was aga~n read for the third time by title only and it was moved by Councilman Judy seconded by Councilman Lindsey that the ordinance do now pass. Motion carried. NEW BUSIN!ESS I Councilman No~¡ood said at the time the council worked on the present budget the council discussed on having a job analysis and a work study done on city employees. She said tha one orgånizàtion had it done here in the city and recommended it very highly, the name of the company that had done it was the Dunsworth Associaticn from Seattle and all she would like tonight is permission from the council to see what it would cost. It was the opinion of the Mayor and Council to go ahead with the idea. A representative of' Great Northern Cable Co. presented a proposed television franchise to the council for review. The copy of the f'ranchise was presented to the city attorney for his inspection and a report at a later date. The City Clerk read the following reauest: 4IÞ City of Port Townsend Hon Mayor & City Council Sirs: I hearby reauest the opening of 11th st from Sheridan Ave to Wilson St. This area is developing to a point where this street must be opened. It is also the same street the City Engineer proposes a new water line. We will cooperate with the installation of' the water line so that the two maybe could be worked on together. Thank you I Vern Geick, Builder James A DeLeo, Property Owner Mayor Smith said that t.~is comes up and ties into the program of the proposed assessment improvement program which will be discussed at the meeting with the bonding company. It was brought up by Councilman Lindsey the possibility that the city would be required to retain a firm of consulting engineers. City Attorney Abraham there could be that possibility. Engineer French daid that the city now has a registered professional engineer and felt that he could save much of the money that would be taken off the top by a consulting firm. He said he has already f'igured engineering costs including a local survey crew in the proposed assessment improvement project. I , \ PETITION FOR STREET VACATION The following letter and petition WaS presented to the council. Honorable Mayor Smith and Members Port Townsend City Council 8 Gentlemen: Attached is a formal petition for a street vacation, which is signed by Mr & Mrs Lloyd Tranter and by Mrs. Hufford and me. The Huf'fords are the owners of lots 2 & 4 and South 12 lots 6 & 8 in Block 20 of' W b - Ie sters' addition to the City of Port Townsend including an unusable residence thereon. 257 .- _. - -- - - - .- MINUTES OF T~E REG~AR SE~SION_OF ArRIL 21, ~970, CONTINUED - _-0 ---.--..-.- .. - -- - -..- 8 We have discussed building plans with two local contractors and find we will not be able to build the type of home we desire without obtaining one-half òf C street between Rose & Willow streets. The old residence is built bery close to Willow st., and we have been told it is also on, or very near, C st. We want to build a split-level type home. If ~e were forced to ' use the site of the present building we are certain we could not use the Willow st sewer, without pumping, since we definitely would build further away from Willow and lots slant q'uite sharply down toward Rose St. and the Eronimo gravel pit. Lf the vacation is permitted we will definitely pròceed immediately with the removal of the old building and preparing for building a new home. The added level ground which C st .wou1d permit us to use would make it possible to get on a sewer, and without pumping arrangements. I We would, of course, expect the- city to rètain right of way or easement priviledges necessary for sewe4 or water facilities maintenance. Respectfully Yours, Merle G. Hufford. PETITION FOR STREET VACATION I TI-IE UNDERSIGNED, MERLE C. HUFFORD AND- DORIS R. HUFFORD, husband and wife, and LLOYD TRANTER and MARGARETTE TRANTE,R, -husband and wif'e, cons ti tu ting all of the' --abutting owners on the portiøn of street hereinafte.r described, here and hereby respectfully request that the City Councl of the City of' Port ~ownsend, Washington, after due notice give and hearing had, cuae to be vacated that portion~f City Street lying in ~ebster's Addition to said City and described as: 'I'hat portion of "C" Street lyi-ng between Willow Street and Rose Street. Petitioners agree to pay costs of publication of an ordinance for the vacation of said portion of street. 8 Lloyd 'Tranter' Margarette Tranter Merle C~ Hufford Doris R. Hufford Mayor Smith said he would refer the petition to the street committee and Planning Commission and set a-date for a public hearing on the 19th of May 1970. I Mrs Frieda Iffland informed the counc il that ,she had observed -the s tree-to-department spnnying around the fire hydrants and found out later .found out that the type of spray being used was 245T which WaS dangerous and that the Government was banning the 24:5T. - Mayor Smi th said he would check with .the -street department on the type of' spray be ingused. Mayor Smith said that-if-you wanta new roof on the:-:ity hall building the chair would we1com a motion that the city clerk be åuthorized to call for bids to re-roof the city hall according to specs by the city engineer. It was moved by Councilman Judy seconded by Councilman Lindsey that the city clerk be authorized to call Dor bids to re-roof' the city hall Motion carried. Couu,ci1man Judy reported on a f'ield inspec t ion trip of' the water' system and complimented the automatic control system.that had been installed and felt that CZ should be written a letter of thanks. Mayor Smith said he would take care of the matter. 8 mI' Fred Lester of the Up-Town business center said that a police car had driven up to his place of busineé~s and told him there had been numerous complaints about a sign that had been put up advertisIting the up-town business center, that it was blocking the view and etc. He waid the sign was 5' high and 10' long and that it was- on railroad property. He wondered if there was any real complaints or Was he just getting harassment from the police department. Mayor Smith assured ~~ Lester that he was not getting any harassnlent from the police, that he had also had complaints about the sign, he had not had tmme to take a look at the sign Vrnt would in the near future. ADJOURNMENT As there was no funther business to come before the council at this time it was moved by Councilman Steve seconded by Councilman Judy that the meeting do no adjoÿrn. Motion carried. ATTEST. ~~ø~~ I I / 8