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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/1973 þ - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 6, 1973, CONTINUED OLD BUSINESS 8 The request for a conditional use permit from Sarah C. Locke and G.M. and Helen Smith for a~oup home for retarded people in the Dundee Place Addition, Block 35, lots 8 and 9, was again presented to the council. It was moved by Councilman Scheyer, seconded by Councilman Judy that the conditional use permit be granted. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Scheyer that the.public hearing held on Sept. 18,1973, on a request from Mr. and Mrs. Albert Arnell which was continued until after the Planning Commission considered the request be reopened. Motion carried. There was no comment from the audiance and the hearing was closed by the Mayor. The recommendation from the Planning Commission concerning this request was read again and the chairman explained that their recommendation for denial was based on traffic problems, "Spot" zoning and neighborhood objections. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Scheyer that the request be denied. Motion carried. I The Mayor opened the floor to the audiance and Mr. Robert Nite asked if any progress had been made on the cleaning up of a partially burned house at Monroe and Roosevelt. It was reported that a letter had been written to the property owner several months ago with no results. Discussion followed on the proper ~urisdiction over the matte~ and the, proper legal action to. be taken to abate the property. The property owner will be contacted again. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Camfield that the house be either torn or burned down all wi thin the proper legal channels. Motion carried,. I NEW BUSINESS The Mayor appointed Verna Einarson as a Library Trustee to fill the unexpired term of Gerald Barnhart who resigned. . Her term will run until September 18,1976. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to come before the council at this time, it was moved by Councilman Judy, seconed by Councilman Cipriotti, that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. 8 MA YOR ~ Attest: Odh~~/Q.L/~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION or NOVEMBER 20, 1973, Port Townsend, Washington I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, met in regular session this 20th day of November, 1973, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. Prior to the roll call, a brief swearing-in ceremony was held to seat Councilman Ciprioti .and Councilman Parker who had been elected to positions previously held by appointments to unexpired terms. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, Deputy Clerk Edson, City Engineer French, and Councilmen Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Parker, Sahli and Hufford. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION //' \ It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the reading of the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. Motion carried. 8 COMMUNICATIONS A letter from the Community Action Council invited city officials and councilmen to attend a meeting at the Recreation Center, December 5, 1973, at 7:30 P.M. to discuss whether the CAC should become a public agency or continue as a private, non-profit organization. A letter from Slade Gorton, Attorney General, accompanied the sixth of seven payments of phase one, pipe litigation. A motion was made by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the money be deposited in the Water Fund. Motion carried. I A letter from the Homer Smith Agency about the insurance on the equipment barn stated that the rate is three times what it would be if there were adequate hydrants in the vicinity. Water Superintendent Fields stated that he had ordered the hydrants and pipes, which should be here shortly. The Clerk was instructed to check with Homer Smith to see 'how long the binder could be continued and to see that the building was insured in any case. Gordon Papritz, broker with WestemShores Real Estate, submitted an appraisal on Lots 1 - '4, Block 60, Petty- grove's 2nd Addition, plus the southerly half of vacated T Street between Cherry and ~eech Streets, in the amount of 56,250.00. A motion by ßouncilman Sahli, seconded by Councilman Camfield, to approve that amount as the sell- ing price carried. I COMMITTEE REPORTS Tom Camfield reported that the Police Committee had met with Chief Doubek about the dog ordinance. Mayor Steve outlined the steps necessary before that ordinance could be adopted, namely, passing a resolution to accept the Humane Society property and adopting a budget for animal control. Terry Sommers of the Union Wharf spoke from the audience, requesting an 8-inch sewer main on Taylor Street leading out to Union Wharf. His request was referred to the Sewer Committee and the Engineer and Sewer Superin- tendent. 8 . ..-. - .._- n- 4-~.' ¡ '4 , ~) ~':~~,. ~>' '\. , MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 20, 1973, CONTINUED ~,..:., 8 OLD BUSINESS Public hearing dates were set for two proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance for December 1'8,1973: (1) David Hero's request for an amendment to allow prodùction and sales of pottery in a residential zone, and (2) Request from Alleniana Design for an amendment to permit art and handicrafts production as a conditional use in all zones. ORDINANCE NO. 1691 I AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSE rUND IN THE SUM OF 514,455, FOR THE STREET FUND IN THE SUM OF $18,788, FOR THE SEWER FUND IN THE SUM OF $4,400, FOR THE WATER FUND IN THE SUM OF $4,400, AND. FOR THE GARBAGE FUND IN THE SUM OF $5,272, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; ALL IN THE 1973 BUDGET. Councilman Camfield moved, seconded by Councilman Sahli, that 'the third reading be by title only., RolJ call was as follows: 6 yeas, 1 absent. It was.moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the ordinance be now adopted. Roll call was as follows: 6 yeas, 1 absent. Ordinance adopted. BID OPENING 'I The following bids were opened and read for the addressograph and other equipment advertised for bid by the Water Department: Kelly Goodwin Hardwood Company Ha~per Oil Company Pedersen Oil Company $1,050.00 300.00 200.00 Councilman Hufford moved, seconded by Councilman Sahli, to accept the high bid. Motion carried. 8 RESOLUTION NO. 73-6 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE I'M YOR TO ACCEPT, IN BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, ALL ASSETS WHICH MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CITY BY THE JEFFERSON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AND CARE. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Hufford, that the resolution be adopted. carried unanimously. Motion PRELIMINARY BUDGET It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Sahli, that the preliminary budget be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. The public hearing was set for December 3, 1973 at 7:~iO P.M., by motion of Council- man Camfield, seconded by Councilman Sahli. I Councilman Judy suggested that the city write a letter to the county, asking them to participate in the opening of Jefferson Street, making a new approach to the courthouse from Kearney Street. Councilman Camfield moved that we contact the county commissioners requesting their participation. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hufford. Motion carried. ADJOURNMEN As there was no further business to come before the council at this seconded by Councilman Sahli, that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion c MAYOR was moved by Councilman Judy, p (ð;¿ Attest: ~~,ll~ De ty City Clerk 8 MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON 1974 BUDGET, DECEHBER 3, 197~ Port Townsend, Washington I The public hearing on the 1974 budget was opened at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve 'presiding. Officers and members present were: Councilmen Cipriotti, Camfield, Parker, Sahli, Hufford and Citý Clerk Pedersen. Mayor Steve stated before thehëaring began that there is an opinion by the J.ttorney General that a councilman may not serve as a volunteer firemen'.also, as the two positions are imc:ompatable under state law. called this to Councilman Parker's attention as he is also a volunteer fireman. He ,I The mayor asked for discussion òn the firemen's salaries. The firemen maintélin their salaries Should be equalized lfith the policemen. It was brought out during the discussion that this point had not been agreed on during the union negotiations. After lengthy discussion it was decided to wait until the council came ,to the Fire Department budget before making a decision. I , \ The Mayor stated that the point of longevity raises needed to be clarified. He said the longevity pay will be paid on the base pay of ~\Ch individual and that longevity will not be compounded. He stated the union agreed to this interpretation. \ \ Councilman Sahli directed the council through the budget and the hearing was opened. In the Mayor-Council budget the council agreed to cut the Mayor's salary from $3000 to $2700 with corresponding reductions in personnel benefits. 8 There were no changes made in the City Hall Building -budget. In the Clerk-Treasurer 'budget it was decided not to finalize the salaries since'at the moment there is no one to fill the job of Clerk-Treasurer. The position of a meter collector was added to this budget to'collect the money from the parking meters at $360 a year. 'There were no changes in the rest of the budget.