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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/03/1975 ....--" 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 vacatin:s 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 in:;urance. Farmers Insurance bid $5,655.60. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the bid be aè¿epted. 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 Garried. 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. ,<----" ~c '-- 510 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 3,1975, CONTINUED -- -----~-- ----..- ~- -- - - n--- - ---~ --~_._- ----- -,--_.__.-..._._-----~---- '--------'-------- -~~---------- -- --- ~------ -- --_.~---~--------~--------~-_._~~------------ BILLS AND CLAIMS 8 The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Payroll Clearing Current Expense Fund Street Fund LiBrary Fund Park Fund Water-Sewer Fund Equipment Rental Fund Cumulative Reserve Fund. Firemen's Pension & Relief Federal Shared Revenue Fund 32,733.31 17,633.99 2,342.45 1,028.38 213.06 3,583.96 3,105.77 7,000.00 106.00 872.22 I It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the bills and claims be paid. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS A letter from the Library Board asked the Council to authorize the placement of several directional signs pointing the way to the library. The Mayor advised Mrs. Wallin to contact Street Superintendent Hawley regarding said signs. I A letter from the Library Board reminded the Council that the library would like to be given approximately $9,000 from Federal Shared Revenuems allotment for 75-76 to acquire shelving. A letter from Wallace Franz, School Superintendent, expressed concern over the traffic problem on Blaine Street between Benton and Walker, and appealed to the Council to find some solution to the problem. He suggested the possibility of sidewalks or pedestrian lanes. 8 A letter from the Jefferson County Planning Department re: proposed preliminary plat of B & R Mobile Home Court, wished to know whether the city is willing and capable of supplying said mobile home court with water. Referred to Water Committee. COMMITTEE REPORTS Clerk-Treasurer McCoy asked the Finance Committee if they would be willing to meet after the Council meeting to discuss the earmarking of anticipated Federal Shared Revenue. Councilman Camfield protested that there was no rush and he did not want to be forced to make a decision on such short notice. McCoy attempted to explain that no decision regarding ear- marking was necessary immediately but that he wished to get the ball rolling. Camfield con- tinued to protest a meeting on such short notice. McCoy explained further that the preliminary earmarking had to be in Washington, D. C. by June 24, 1975 and that said earmarking did not constitute a commitment to spend the money as planned. He also explained that the Council had two weeks before the earmarking report need be approved by the Council. Councilman Camfield asked that the meeting be set for June 10, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Several councilmen expressed disapproval of postponing the meeting, but Mayor Steve approved Camfield's request. I Mayor Steve appointed Councilman Wilson to the Port Townsend-Jefferson County Regional Planning Council. Mayor Steve asked that a letter of thanks be sent to Mrs. Harms, who is retiring from the Library Board. He also appointed Leonard Ashwell to fill her vacant seat. Attorney Abraham asked that the minutes show that the city is being sued for $280- 000 by a woman who allegedly fell on the sidewalk in front of Cal McCune's office and broke her arm. 8 OLD BUSINESS A request submitted by C. T. Escene for a side sewer contractor's license was brought before the Council. Mr. Escene still did not have his city bond. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Klenk, that said request be granted, pending submission of the necessary city bond. Motion carried. Councilman Ciprioti noted that the City Parks and Recreation Plan had been tabled at the last meeting and moved that said plan be taken from the table and considered at this time. The motion was seconded by Councilman Klenk. Councilman Black commented that the plan was a very good one, but that he had some reservation as to the city's share of the necessary funding. Planner Tyler explained that the funding was spread out over a six-year period and that the city was not committed to spend the money if it did not have it. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the park plan be adopted. Motion carried. I Councilman Black reported that the golf course roof still needs patching and recom- mended that some action be taken as soon as possible either to pay for it or not. NEW BUSINESS I ORDINANCE NO. 1737 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1138, SECTION 7 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1138, SECTION~OF ORDINANCE NO. 1138, AND AMENDING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1138. Ordinance No. 1737 was read for the first time only. 8 " - 51t MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 3, 1975, CONTINUED 8 RESOLUTION NO. 75-5 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR CITY CLERK TO SIGN ALL APPLI- CATIONS AND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SEWAGE FACILITY PLANS. ~ It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that Resolution No. 75-5 be adopted. Motion passed. I ADJOURNMENT There being no furt'h,er business to come before the Counc~l at this time, it was I moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Black, at the meetlng do now adjourn. Motion carried. I ATTEST~ City Cl r -Treasu r )~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 17, 1975 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 17th day of June at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL 8 Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Clerk-Treasurer McCoy, and Councilmen Klenk, Ciprioti, Judy, Parker, Wilson and Black. Councilman Camfield was absent. . MINUTES 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. COMMUNICATIONS I A letter from San Juan Baptist Church protested the lack of police action at the Rhody parade and expressed hope that the Council and police department will take corrective action before next year. / A letter from Ed and Carolyn Lake protested the liquor on the streets and lack of põLrce action durtng the Rhody ,Festival. A letter from Teamsters Local No. 589 requested that the contract be-reopened for 1976. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Judy reported that the water committee met after the on June 3, 1975 and decided that enough water is now available to supply the development in the Hadlock-Irondale area~ It was pointed out, however, that allotted on a first-come, first-served basŒs and not be held or reserved for buyer. Council meeting Woodland Acres water would be any potential 8 \. /_....',.. / -- Councilman Black reported that the finance committee of the City Council '.IJle..t---_/-/ I Tuesday, June 10, at 7:30 p.m. to consider èarmarking of $30,700 for the 1975-76 allocation of Federal Shared Revenue funds. Cle~k-Treasurer McCoy read the finance committee recommen- dations as follows: I Library shelving Street signs Park construction Youth recreation Golf course roof Sidewalks $ 5,000.00 3,500.00 6,200.00 3,500.00 2,500.00 10,000.00 $30,700.00 It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Judy, that said earmarking be endorsed by the Council. Motion passed. ,I Councilman Black reported that the Olympic Health District had adopted new rules and regulations for food service establishments. He presented documents which contain said regulations to the Clerk and asked that they be filed in his office. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1737 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1138, SECTION 7 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1138, SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. i~38, AND AMENDING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. l138~ . . .. 8 The above ordinance was read for the second time by title only. Councilman Ciprioti requested that Ordinance No. 1737 be held over until the next meeting to allow him time to study it. Request granted by Mayor Steve.