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Home My WebLink About01/02/1973 41H MI~UTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 2,1973 8 Port Townsend, Washingt~n The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, met in regular session this 2Rd;m.~y of January 1973, at 7:30 p.m., in the council chambers of the City Hall. Mayor Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Clerk Youngblood, Councilmen Scheyer, Judy, Camfield, Rosbach, Sahli. Councilmen Hufford, Hoglund, absent. I MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSI()N It was moved by Councilman Camfield seconded by Councilman Scheyer, that the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. Motion carried. BILLS & CLAIMS The following bills & claims were prêsented and acted up9n as follows: I CURRENT EXPENSE FUND -----------------Voucher No. STREET FUND---------------------------Voucher No. WATER-SEWER FUND----------------------Voucher No. GARBAGE FUND--------------------------Youcher NO. LIBRARY FUND--------------------------Voucher NO. PARK FUND-----------------------------Voucher NO. FIREMEN PENSION FUND------------------Voucher No. BOAT HAVEN SEWER PROJECT--------------Voucher No. ARTERIAL STREET-----------------------Voucher No. WOODMANS GULCH------------------------Voucher No. 9734 through 9804 ---$18,280.84 2728 through 2756 ---$ 7,635.99 3873 through 3905 ---$ 6,286.31 2437 through 2461 ---$ 4,540.07 3048 through 3073 ---$ 2,071.33 1411 through 1423 ---$ 1,001.60 414 through 415 ---$ 349.25 7 through 8 ---$11,830.45 66 ----------------$ 210.00 17 ----------------$ 126.00 8 It was moved by Councilman Camfield seconded by Councilman Scheyer, that the bills & Claims be approved as read, andthat the Mayor ~nd City Clerk draw warrants .upon the proper funds for payment of same~ Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS RESIGNATION From: Donald H. Hoglund, Port Townsend, Wn. January 2, 19~ Honorable Joseph B. Steve, Mayor City Hall Port Townsend, WA 98368 SUBJECT: Resignation I I, Donald H. Hoglund, do hereby submit my resignation ~s councilman, city of Port Townsend, effective December 31,1972. Respectfully submitted Donald H. Hoglund 8 Mqyor Stêve commented that the resignation had to do with Initiative 276. Attorney Abraham read a news release .dated Dec. 22, 1972, that was sent to the cities on Initiative 276, which stated, Elected officials whose financial reports are . required by Initiatibe 276 do not have to file such statements until January 31. 1974. Although the II initiati~e goes into effect on January 1,1973, it does not include any prÐvision for retroactive financial filings to ëover calender year 1972. Thus, according to traditional ~rules of legal interpretation, the first year for which such reports will be required is calendar year 1973. Reports for 1973 will be required from officials holding office on or after January 1,1974. Attorney Abraham, said that he had not seen or received anything official from the Attorney Generals Office. After some further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Scheyer seconded by Councilman Camfield, not to except the resignation at this time and ask him to reconsider. Motion carried. COMMITTEE RE~RTS I Sewer Supt. Hawley reported on the plastic sewer pipe that the state wanted to use at Fort Worden, he said it was decided to let the State use the new accepted type of plastic pipe on a test basis, with no change in the existing city ordinance. He explained that his appears to be the best course~f action in view of the fact that such pipe is being successfully used in some larger cities, but still prohibited in others. Supt. Hawley also reported on the developer that had asked to improve the streets in the Tibbals 2nd Addn., the develpper had stated he wou¡d apply by all city regulations pertaining to sewer, water improvements or anything that the city required. I Garbage Supt. Perkins, reported that the specs for a new garbage were completed and ready to go, and if the council decided to approve federal sharing funds for the new truck he would like to call for bids as soon as possible, the amount would not exceed $30,000.00. It was moved by Councilman Sahli seconded by Councilman Camfie]d that the bids for a new garbage tcuck be called for. Upon the question, Councilman Scheyer objected that no list of priorities had been properly discussed by'the council and that other posEible uses of the funds should be pursued further, he said he would like to see all departments turn a list in for their needs, he mentioned that the city had been asked for funds and they have all received the same answer, we dont have the money. After some further discussion, Mayor Steve called for a vote. Councilmen Judy, Camfield, Rosbach, Sahlie, voted yae, Councilman Scheyer voted nae. Motion carried. Street Supt. Hawley, called attention to the need for a new city gravel pit, he said one site under consideration a ten acre site, would cost aro'1nd 10,000.00 dollars, that would last around fifteen or twenty years in gravel, he felt something should be done soon. 8 Attorney Abraham said he was going to have to leave, but first he would like to mention one thing, the saiŒ the Clerk and he was talking to the State Auditor, the auditor wanted the city to have a vacati n and sick leave ordinance for employees of the city who do not belong to the union, the auditor ~ras critical with one of the departments for granting vacation time to part time help when there was no authority to do so. After some discussion it was moved by Councilman Camfield seconded by Councilman Judy that the City Attorney be authorized to draw up an ordinance for vacation and sick leave for employees who do not belong to the union. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1666 Ordinance No. 1666, duly recorded in the minutes of the previous session was again brought upon the floor for Passage or rejection. It was moved by Councilman Scheyer seconded by Councilman Judy that the first reading be consîrlered the second reading and the third reading be by title only. Motion carried. 42U .-.-.--.---- - ---- _-tIINlJ1'ES_QF Tl!EREG1.JLA~_~ESSI9.~_Q~~~QARI ~~_!2T3, _C~NTINUE12___- ------- ------- ------. - - - -.------- ----- -- -.._--- -~---------- Ordinance No. 1666 was again read for the third time by title only, anoc it was moved by Councilman Judy seconded by Councilman Camfield that Ord. No. 1666 be now adopted. Motion carried. 8 NEW BUSINESS A Petition for a Side-Sewer Contractor's License was presented for Glen Segerman & Sons from Bremerton Wn., the clerk informed the council that the bond was attached and also the fee for the license had been paid. It was moved by Councilman Judy seconded by Councilman Scheyer that the license be granted. Motion carried. CALL FOR BIDS The City Clerk asked permission to call for bids for fuel needs for the city for the year 1973, bids to be opened January 16th. It was moved by Councilman Scheyer seconded by Councilman Judy, that the city clerk be authorized to call for bids as requested. Motion carried. I RESOLUTION NO. 73-1 A ~ESOLUTION TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF ELEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS TO CAPITAL OUTLAY IN THE 1972 BUDGET FOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. It was moved by Councilman Scheyer seconded by Councilman Camfield that Resolution No. 73-1 be adopted. carried. Motion I Mayor Steve again informed the council that Kay Miner and Harry De~ts terms had expired on the planning commission, and asked the council if they had any recommendations. Councilman Judy made a motion seconded by Councilman Camfield that Kay Miner and Harry Deits again be appointed to the planning commission. Motion carried. Mayor Steve appointed Councilman Rosbach as chairman of the Fire & Light Committee and appointed Councilman Scheyer to the Legislative Committee, and due to the fact that Councilman Hoglund of the finance committee had tarned in his resignation and Councilman Hufford of the Finance Committee was sick, Councilman Scheyer volunteered to serve on the finance committee, upon which Mayor Steve approved. 8 ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to come before the council at this time, it was moved b'r Councilman Scheyer seconded by Counciman Judy that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. ~J I 8 I I 8