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Home My WebLink About05/20/1975 508 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 6, 1975, CONTINUED --~----- -- ------ -------------- --------- -----.. -- -------'-------..------______h____'_-.---------- -.-.--.--- ORDINANCE NO. 1736 AN ORDINANCE CORRECTING AN ERROR IN ORDINANCE NO. 1717. Ordinance No. 1736 was read in its entirety for the first time. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the first reading be considered the second and that the third reading be by title only. Roll call, 7 yes. Motion passed. Ordi- nance No. 1736 was read for the third time. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Klenk, that the ordinance be now adopted. Roll call: 7 yes. Møtion carried. Ordinance adopted. Councilman Parker recommended that a letter be written to "Skip" Lewis, commending him for 37 years of service as a volunteer fireman. ADJOURNMENT Ciprioti passed. There being no further business to come before the Council at this made a motion, seconded by Councilman Klenk, that the meeting be now / MAYOR ;JÝ~ ~ time, Councilman adjourned. Motion œ-w,ðO~ ATTEST: / . (}ìt ' - f:i ty Cl -Trea~urel..r ~- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 20,1975 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 20th day of May, 1975 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, City Clerk-Treasurer McCoy, and Councilmen Klenk, Ciprioti, Judy, Camfiœ-ld, Parker, Wilson and Black. MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Klenk, that the reading of the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. Motion carried.- BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Fund Water-Sewer Fund 39.34 200.00 It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the bills and claims be paid. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Don Ring, Chairman, Fort Worden Advisory Committee invited the Council to an open house at Fort Worden at 9 a.m., Friday, May 30, 1975. A letter from the Jefferson County Historical Society officially donated the old Marine Hospital flag pole to the City. A letter from Marie Whealdon asked the Council to have the new mercury vapor street light at 4th Street near the Cox's turned so it will no longer shine in her bedroom. A letter from the Jefferson County Planning Department, re: preliminary plat of "Woodland Acres," asked the Council to comment as to the City's capability and willingness to supply water for said development. A letter from the Park Board recommended that the Council adopt the Parks and Recrea- tion Comprehensive Plan as submitted by Mr. Tyler, City Planner. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Parker, that any action be tabled until the next meeting to allow the Council time to review said comprehensive plan. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORIS Mayor Steve proclaimed the month of Mayas Poppy Month and Thursday, May 22, as Poppy Day in our community. Councilman Black reported re: Levi Ross' letter stating that he will not pay for garbage service which he does not use, that he had reviewed the ordinance and said ordinance does not make any provision for residents not using the service. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that a letter be sent to Mr. Ross informing him that he must pay the garbage bills or suffer the consequences. Motion passed, with Councilman Camfield voting no. Councilman Ciprioti reported that the Sanitation Committee met on May 15 to discuss changes to the sanitation ordinance. It was mentioned that no change had been recommended during the 90-day trial period. Ciprioti mentioned that Olympic Disposal was represented at said meeting by Rex Aldrich and complaints were discussed with him. It was moved by Ciprioti, seconded by Wilson that no changes be made to the interim ordinance arid that the Attorney draw up a permanent ordinance. Motion passed. Clerk-Treasurer McCoy reported to the Council that the official census of Port Town- send, as endorsed by the State, is 5,385. 8 I I 8 I 8 I I . ---" 509' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 20, 1975, CONTINUED 8 PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing was opened to consider whether to vacate that portion of Sixth Street lying between Hancock and Sherman Streets. The Planning Commission recommendation that said vacation be granted was read. There was no discussion from the audience.' It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Camfield, that the vacation be granted. Motion passed. Street vacation granted. I Street vacate Chief. cilman The second publich hearing was opened to consider vacating th~t portion of Seventh between Hendricks and Sherman Streets. The Planning Commission recommendation not to was read, as was the letter recommending that 7th Street not be vacated from the Fire There was little discussion. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Coun- Ciprioti, that said vacation be denied. Motion passed. Street vacation denied. I The last public hearing was opened to consider vacating that portion of Sherman Street lying between ~th and 7th Streets. The planning Commission recommendation not to vacate pending the city planner's study of streets was read. There was some discussion from the City Engineer, the City Planner, Mr. Fisher, who is requesting said vacation, a member of the Plan- ning Commission and the council. It was finally moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Coun- cilman Black, to deny said vacation at this time. Motion passed. Hearing closed. OLD BUSINESS BID OPENING One bid was received to supply the City with liability insurance. Farmers Insurance bid $5,655.60. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the bid be addepted. Motion passed. NEW BUSINESS 8 Shoreline Substantial Development Permit #34-75, submitted by Erickson Brothers Autobody, was presented to the Council for consideration. It was moved by Councilman Klenk, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the permit be endorsed as recommended by the Shoreline Advis- ory Committee. Motion passed. RESOLUTION NO. 75-3 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON. I It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Jud~ that the above resolution be adopted. Motion carried. Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 75-4 A RESOLUTION CREATING LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON. 8 It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the above resolution, be adopted. Motion Earried. Resolution adopted. An application for a side sewer contractor's license, submitted by C. T. Escene, "Tom's Backhoe Service," was presented to the Council for endorsement. It was moved by Coun- cilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Black, that no action,be taken until the Sewer Superin- tendent was present to comment and the original of the surety bond was attached to the appli- cation. Motion passed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Councilman Klenk, seconded by Councilman Bla that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. MAYOR I ATTEST:~~~ Clty Cl r -Treasu er MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 3, 1975 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 3rd day of June, 1975 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 Clerk-Treasurer McCoy, and Councilmen Klenk, Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Parker, Wilson and Black. MINUTES 8 It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Klenk, that the reading of the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. Motion carried. -----,.. ..~~: