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Home My WebLink About12/18/1973 460 ; ~ CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 1974 BUDGET, DECEMBER 4,1973 ==::;( ~ It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Sahli that the 1974 budget be adopted as amended. Motion carried and Mayor Steve closed the public hearing on the 1974 budget. A t test: O~.:..;..., Q . ~ Ci ty Clerkp" MAYOR .~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 18, 1973 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 18th day of DE!cember, 1973, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Engineer French, Dep. City Clerk Edson, and Councilmen Scheyer, Ciprioti, Judy, Sahli and Hufford. Councilman ParkE~r arrived after roll call. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the reading of the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. Motion carried. BILLS AND CLAIMS In order to pay the bill presented~ it was first necessary to pass enabling legislation in the form of the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 73-7 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LOAN OF $9,172.48 FROM THE ARTERIAL STREET FUND STREET DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF GRA VEL, AND PROVIDING FOR REPA YME:NT OF COAN WITHIN FIVE YEARS. TO THE SAID It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Hufford, that the resolution be adoptnd. Motion carried unanimously. The following bill, as 'audited by the Finance Committee, was then presented for payment: Arterial Street Fund, Voucher No. 70, to Jefferson County Road Fund:. :.. $9,172.48 It was moved by Councilman Parker, seconded by Counci¡man Sahli~ that the bill be paid.' Motion carried. .- '4, COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and read to the council: A request to a partial street vacation from J. Frederick Palmer, Helen Palmer and F. L. liel and Lillian G. liel for the west 100 feet portion of McKinley Street lying between Clallam and Hudson Streets, was referred to the Planning Commission. A plea from Frank" Erb, Chairman of the Jefferson County Labor Coordinating Committee, for letters to the Governor and legislators supporting lower tolls on the Hood Canal Bridge. A request for revenue-sharing funds from Francis G. Hitchcock, Executive Director, 8ayshoie Enterprises, Inc., for services to mentally-retarded adults in the community. Letters of resignation from Councilmen Hufford, Scheyer and Sahli, effective December 31, 1973. It ~as moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Hufford, that the resignations be accepted. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Steve announced the appointment of Monty McCoy as Clerk-Treasurer, effective January 1, 1974. It was moved by Councilman Scheyer, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the appointment be approved. Motion carried. A letter was read from City Engineer French recommending that the city not participate in the proposed reef project, as requested by Cal McCune. It was moved by Councilman Scheyer, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that this recommendation be approved. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1692 Ordinance No. 1692 which was read for the first time at the previous meeting, from which Section 19 had been omitted was completed by reading that Section. It was moved by Councilman Hufford, seconded by Councilman Sahli, that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only. Roll call: 6 yes, 1 absent. It was now moved by Councilman Hufford, second~d by Councilman Judy, that the ordinance be now adopted. Roll call was 6 yes, 1 absent. Ordinance adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 1693 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES or THE MAYOR AND CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE YEAR 1974, AND UNTIL CHANGED. The above ordinance was read for the first time: It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Coun~ilman' Scheyer, that the first reading be considered the second and that the third be by title only. Roll call: 6 yes, 1 absent. After the third reading, it was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Sc:heyer, that the ordinance be now adopted. Motion carried, 6 yes, 1 absent. Ordinance adopted. . , ORDINANCE NO. 1694 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 1974 The above ordinance was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Scheyer, sElconded by Councilman Judy that the first reading be considered the second that that the third be by title only. Roll call: 6 yes, 1 ,~ - .~ - -- -.,------ -",.... 8 I I 8 I 8 I I 8 8 I I 8 I 8 I I 8 461 mINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEmBER 18, 1973, CONTINUED .,. , absent. Afte~ the third reading, it was moved by Councilman Scheyer, seconded by Councilman Sahlit that the ordinance be now adopted. Roll call was 6 yes, 1 absent. Ordinance adopted. - é 'ORDINANCE NO ~ 1695 . -, ;1 fAN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL CITY 'GOVERNMENT, THE WATER-SEWER DEPARTMENT, 'THE PORT WWNSENQ GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICE AND FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE, FOR THE YEAR 1974. ,." The above ordinance was read for the first time. It was moved by C~uncilman Scheyer, seconded by ':-Counci1:man Ciprioti, that t he first reading be considered the second and< that the third reading be by title qnly. Roll call: 6 yes, 1 absent. It was now moved by Councilman Scheyer, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the ordinance be adopted. Roll call: 6 yes, 1 absent. Ordinance adopted. OLD BUSINESS - > A letter from the Planning Commission was read, recommending that the zoning ordinance be amended as follows: "Section 3.03 TABLE OF PERmITTED USES - ~hall be deemed amended to permit the following in all zones as a conditional use: .. Art and handicraft production and reproduction conducted entirely in primary dwelling, and accessory buildings otherwise conforming to residential zone criteria, provided that not more than one person not resident on the premises is employed and that not more than 25 percent of the total floor area of of the dwelling unit, nor more than 100 percent of the total floor 'area of the accessory buildings is devoted to such use, and further providing that there is no exterior advertising and no retail sale on the premises. In conjunction with the proposed amendment to Section ~.03 of the Ordinance, the Port Townsend Planning Commission would also like to recommend to the City Council that a $25 fee should not be required for such con- ditional use unless a public hearing is deemed necessary." City Attorney Abraham informed the Council that it would be necessary to hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment. A public hearing date of January 15, 1974 was set on the propesed amendment, and two public hearings scheduled for tonight were continued until that date. The date of the first Council meeting of 1974 was set for January 2, because of the holwday. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 73-8 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CONTRACT IN BEHALF OF THE CITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND RETARDATION SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY JEFFERSON COUNTY. City Attorney Abraham explained that this is enabling legislation which permits thE! city to use money which has already been allocated for the purpose, but which could not be given directly to a private organization. It was moved by Councilman Sahli, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the resolution be adopted. Motion carried. Resolution adopted. . RESOLUTION NO. 73-9 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR ~O CONTRACT IN BEHALF OF FOR YOUTH RECREATION SERVICES AND FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50. THE CITY BY PORT It was moved by Councilman Sahli, seconded by Councilman Hufford, that the resolution be adopted. Resolution adopted. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 73-10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JEFFERSON COUNTY TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ON THE COUNTY SHORELINES MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND SHORELINES MANAGEMENT COMMISSION, AND PROVIDING FOR METHOD OF PAY- MENT OF EXPENSE ." City. Engineer French explained that the city had a choice of setting up its own commission for shorelines manage- ment or paying its share for the county's commission. It was moved by Councilman J'udy, seconded by Councilman Sahli, that the resolution be adopted. Roll call was as follows: Councilmen Ciprioti, Judy, Parker and, Sahli - yes; Councilmen Hufford and Scheyer, no. Resolution adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 1696 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF 52,500.00 TO THE 1973 BUDGET OF THE WATER-SEWER DEPARTMENT FOR WATERLINE SUPPLIES, AND DECLAR¡NG AN EMERGENCY. ORDINANCE NO. 1697 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,500.00 TO THE 1973 BUDGET OF THE PORT TOWNSEND GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICE, FOR EQUIPMENT RE- PAIR, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The above ordinances were read for the first time and held over. CALL FOR BIDS It was moved by Councilman Scheyer, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for gasoline and oil for 1974. Motion carried. . , 462 mINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEmBER 18, 1973, CONTINUED -- _._-----,,--- -- -- ------------.-. -------------------------------~----- ---- -- _d- --.-.. ----------- ---- - -----------------.---------------------------------------------- A model litter control ordinance was discussed briefly and then tabled for later consideration. 8 It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Hufford, that Councilmen-elect Klenk and Spindor be elected to fill the unexpired terms created by the resignations of Councilmen Hufford and Scheyer, effective January 1, 1974. motion carried. A representative of Local #175, Paperworkers Union in the audience, told about the forming of a committee at Crown Zellerbach mill to-deal with the problems caused by the energy crisis, and asked that the Council appoint a representative to their new Transportation Committee. The Transportation Committee will attempt to save jobs at the mill by promoting car pools, bussing, etc. mayor Steve appointed Councilman Ciprioti to represent the city. ADJOURNmENT I .!i.'.-k: 0 "'~?-'"-c ~C- _C' ~~ ~ G', ~ .~- CC~-~:~~~~-=---~-:_~ ~{;: ¡¿::- e£...,¿o ..."" ...-. -~- - Ii z/7;,L moved by Councilman Scheyer, As there was no further business to come before the council seconded by Councilman Hufford, that the meeting do now adjourn. ATTEST: 'd~ ~ ~ Deputy Ci 'y Clerk I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 1974 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers- of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. 2htl day of January 1974, at ROLL CALL 8 Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Engineer French, City Clerk-Treasurer McCoy, and Councilmen Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Klenk, Parker and Spindor. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION It was moved by Coùncilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy that the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with. Motion carried.- BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Fund - Voucher Nos. 10837 - 10925 Wa~er-Sewer Fund - Voucher Nos. 4395 - 4434 Library Fund - -Joucher Nos. 3515 - v546 Park Fund - Voucher Nos. 1560 - 1570 Street Fund - Voucher Nos. 3117 - 3138 Garbage Fund - Voucher Nos. 2847 - 2876 Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund - Voucher Nos. 445 - 449 Federal Shared Revenue Fund - Voucher Nos 19 - 20 $ 21,554.37 9,609.09 2,237.38 885.28 7,116.12 5,714.52 447.96 3,014.65 I It was moved by Councilman Ciprioti, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the bills be Daid. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and read to the Council: 8 A letter of resignation as City Treasurer from Verna W. Spindor, effective December 31, 1973. A plea from Calmar A. McCune that the Mayor and City Council seriously consider the "reef project" off Water Street. This letter is in response to a letter from the City Engineer dated December 18, 1973. A letter from Public Utility District No.1 re: the City relieving itself of resDonsibility for water service outside the city limits and asking that the City express its desire in this matter. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Mayor Steve announced the committee assignments for the new year as follows: Finance Committee: Councilmen Camfield, Judy and Parker Water Committee: Councilmen Judy, Ciprioti and Parker Street and Sewer Committee: Councilmen Ciprioti, Judy and Camfield Police and License Committee: Councilmen Klenk, Camfield, Spindor Building and Sanitation Committee: Councilmen Spindor, Klenk and Ciprioti Fire and Light Committee: Councilmen Parker, Spindor and Klenk I He a¡lso announced the appointment of Robert Sahli to a six-year term on the Civil Service Commission, January 1, 1974 - December 31, 1979, replacing A. R. Macfarlane. City Engineer French gave a lengthy history of the water system outside the city limits and the City's involvement in said system. ORDINANCE NO. 1696 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,500.00 TO THE 19lf~ BUDGET OF THE WATER-SEWER DEPARTMENT FOR WATERLINE SUPPLIES~ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The above ordinance was read for the second time. It was moved by~ouncilman Ciprioti, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the third reading be by title only. Roll call: 6 yeas. It was moved by Cou~cilman Ciprioti, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the ordinance be adopted. Roll call: 6 yeas. Ordinance adopted. 8