HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/21/1974 - ------ mINUTES or THE REGULAR SESSION or mAY 7, 1974, CONTINUED --- ---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- _-d_____-- ADJOURNmENT There being no further business at this time, it was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Klenk, that the meeting do now adjourn. motion carried. 8 ATTEST: mAYOR Gll~ '" I mINUTES or THE REGULAR SESSION Of mAY 21,1974 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 21st day of may, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Engineer French, Clerk-Treasurer mcCoy, and Councilmen Klenk, Judy, Camfield, Parker, Spindor and Black. Councilman Ciprioti came in later. I mINUTES It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Klenk, that the reading of the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. motion carried. commUNICATIONS A proclamation by mayor Steve, declaring the month of May to be "Better Hearing month." 8 A letter signed by eleven citizens, asking the Council to enact an ordinance forbidding livestock and chickens within the residential areas of the city. It was pointed out by Police Chief Doubek that the existing animal control ordinance makes provision for handling complaints of this nature. He indicated that he would con- tact the people making the complaint. It was suggested by Councilman Camfield that no action be taken at this time. A request for a conditional use permit by mel Black for Lots 5-8, Block 14, D.C. Hastings Addition. Black asked to be allowed to have an arts and crafts studio in his home. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Klenk that the request be granted for one (1) year, at which time it would either be brought up for review or extended. Motion carried. A variance request by mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Pedersen for Lot 3, Block 100, Original Townsite. They request a zero setback on the side of a building which abuts a street. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the public hearing be set for June 4, 1974. Motion carried. I commITTEE REPORTS mayor Steve read a resolution from the City of Sacramento, sending regards to the City and citizens of Port Townsend, with the marching band from John F. Kennedy High School in Sacramento. mayor Steve read a humorous poem from an anonymous citizen putting down welfare and hippies. The mayor requested an executive council meeting immediately following the regular meeting to discuss land acquisition. Councilman Camfield moved that the salary of the billing clerk, Judith Lefler, be raised to 1595.00 per month, in order to- bring her wage fairly in line with the wages of all other city employees. The motion was seconded by Councilman Black and passed by a vote of five yes, one no, Councilman Parker casting the negative vote. Councilman Ciprioti arrived after the vote. 8 NEW BUSINESS The matter of an EEA grant to allow the City to build a sewer line on Taylor Street out to Union Wharf was brought before the Council by City Engineer french. After discussion regarding who would profit from the line and who would be on it, it was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Camfield, that mr. French be authorized to proceed toward obtaining the grant. motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1706 AN ORDINANCE AmENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1701 I The above ordinance was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Coun- cilman Judy, that the first reading be considered the second and that the third reading be by title only. Roll call: 7 yes. motion carried. Ordinance No. 1706 was read for the third time by title only. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Camfield, that the ordinance be now adopted. Roll call was 7 yes. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 1707 I AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO DANCES AND DANCE HALLS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 871 AND 1610. The above ordinance was read for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Coun- cilman Klenk, that this lengthy ordinance be referred to the Legislative Committee. Roll call: 7 yes. motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at this time, it was moved by Councilman Klenk, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. /)/1 ~ ATTEST: /I j/ IfM, 1 ciqclerk-Treasur 8