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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/06/1976 ~~44. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 15,1976, .CONTINUED A~torney Abraham reported that he would have an ordinance prepared for the next me:eting for the Council to adopt eEPA guidelines for environmental protection. This must be done by July 15th. 8 PUBLIC HEARINGS Conditional Use Permit No. 113 - William Cathcart This first public hearing was am,application by William Cathcart to operate an ant:ique shop at 739 Lawrence Street. The Planning Commission had voted una~~mously to recommend to the City Council that the request be granted, since a precedent was set in granting similar requests. A motion to approve was n~de by Councilmen Shaneyfelt/Judy. A motion to ameBd the motion to make the permit subject to review after one year was made by Councilmen Ciprioti/Camfield. The motion to amend passed. The original motion passed unanimously. Conditional use permit granted, subject to review in one year. I The second public hearing was on the maximum allowable density under the R-2 zone and height 1imi~a- tions in that zone. The 'Planning Commission recommended unanimously to amend the zoning ordinance to define R-2 as no more than 8 dwelling units per gross acre, and, further, that no single structure shall contain more than 4 dwelling units. A 'motion was made 'by Councilmen Ciprioti/Judy to remove the conditional USE! requirement on residential dwellings only. Motion passed. A motion to continue the public hearing on requirements for setbacks and fence variances and general requirements for fences and greenbelts was made by Councilmen Camfield/Ciprioti. Motion passed. ' There being no further business to come before the Counc. Camfield/Judy that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. .~. t~me '",~t was moved by Councilmen I ADJOURNMENT ? ',~ ATTEST: ~~,~ ~~ Deputy City Clerk-Tr surer 8 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 6,1976 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 6th day of July 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council ChaIDbers in the City Hall, Mayor Joseþh'B~ Steve prèsiding. I ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abrah~n, City Clerk- Treasurer McCoy, and Councilmen KlenK, Judy, Parker,' Wilson and Shaneyfelt. Councilman Ciprio::)tiarrived at 8:45 p.m.,. and Councilman Camfield was absent. MINUTES It was moved by Councilmen Judy/Klenk that the minutes of the previous session b,e approved as written and to dispense with the reading. Motion carried. 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 Firemen's Pension & Relief Fund Federal Shared Revenue Fund' Federal Shared Revenue Fuñd $36,994.16 17,697.51 5,564.80 1,686.35 658.97 , 61,699.71 5,129.75 9.15 5,024.57 1,500.00 I It was moved by Councilmen Judy/Klenk. that the bills and claims be paid. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS A letter from the Planning Commission requested an up-to-date list of the commission members and the dates their terms' expire. It also requested'that the terms' be staggered so that one expires each year. I A letter from Gael R. Stuart, Chairman, Port Townsend Bicentennial Committee, requested a $1,500.00 contribution from the city to help defray the expense of the Bicentennial cèlebration and explained that it is hoped that future revenues. will allow reimbursement to the city of the $1,500.00. It was moved by Councilmen Judy/Parker that revenue shar ing funds be used for this proj ect. Motion pas'sed. 8 'I- r S'45' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 6,1976, CONTINUED 8 A letter from Wanda Cotton with an attached petition signed by certain citizens requested that Madge Wallin be reinstated as librarian and/or that she be properly heard. Said JLetter claimed that Ms Wallin was not given proper consideration at the July 1,1976 Library Board meeting. A letter from Marie Shirley denounced the Library Board for their' "arrogance" in not calling a special meeting per request of the Mayor to hear Mrs. Wallin. I A letter from Madge Wallin asked who sent the police to her door to pick up the library key~ on June 11,1976. It also asked who gave the order to change all the locks on the library doors on the 12th of June and requested that this communication be read into the minutes and a reply in writing be sent by a respon- sible member of city government. 7 lì COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Steve announced the appointment of Mrs. Jessie Harms to the Library Board to fill the unex~ pired term of June Scott. Said term will expire September 18,1977. . I Councilman Judy reported that the Water Committee-met on July 1, ,1976 to consider various alterna- tives for improving the Tri-cities water system. Said committee endorsed submission of a grant request to the Department of Defense for Trident-impact money to be used on said project. Mayor Steve apPointed Park Board Chairman Bob Yandell and Planning Commission Chairman Charles Marsh to the Kah Tai Lagoon steering committee, along with'Councilman James Wilson, who was appointed at the last meeting. 8 At this time, Mayor Steve opened the meeting to audience participation. Mrs. Madge Wallin asked why her letter to the city attorney re: the handling of her mail had not been read and entered into the minutes. She also referred to her letter read under "Communications" earlier in the meetinq, which demanded a written reply from some responsible member of city government. After some discussion, sh= was assured by Mayor Steve that a letter would be sent stating who requested the police to accompany Mr. Frank Kilham, Library Board Acting Chairman, to her residence. Mr. Kilham rose and stated that he requested that a police officer accompany him to the Wallin residence as a witness to obtain the library keys. ') ( \ i ( PUBLIC HEARINGS The first public hearing was to consider the proposed development of Cherry Street Park. The Council was informed that a grant request is being considered to offset the construction costs involved in developing Cherry Street Park. There was no negative input from the audience. T'he matter was put before the Council for consideration. It was moved by Councilmen Parker/Judy that the development proposal be endorsed by the Cduncil. Motion passed. I Street Vacation Request No. 107 The next public hearing was to consider the request of Jefferson County Hospital for vacation of 9th Street between Sheridan and Gise and Cleveland Street between 9th and lath. Mr. Earnest Hails, Administra- tor of the hospital spoke for the request, stating that traffic would be benefitted by the vacation. Two other citizens spoke in favor of the proposal. Mr. Charles Wallin and Mr. Charles Marsh, Planning Commission Chair- man, spoke against the street vacation. The Planning Commission recommendation to deny was read. After some discussion invo~Ÿing Fire Chief Jones and Engineer French, the hearing was turned over to the Council for de- cision. It was moved by Councilmen Klenk/Wilson that the request be denied. Roll call: 4 yes, Parker no. Motion carried. Street vacation denied. Street Vacation Request No. 108 The next public hearing was to consider the request of Street in the Sunnyside Park Addition between Block 1 and Block 8. or against the proposal. The Planning Commission recommendation to of future need for 5th Street was read. It was moved by Councilmen Motion passed. Street vacation denied. Roger D. Taylor for the vacation of 5th No'lone from the audience rose to speak for deny this vacation based on, the uncertainty Klenk/Judy that the request be denied. " Street Vacation Request No. 111 8 The application of Richard F. McCurdy and others for the vacation of Quincy Street, between Taft and Roosevelt Streets was brought before the Council for public hearing. The Plë,nning Commission recommenda- tion to approve the vacation was read. Mr. McCurdy stated that he and the otherE: involved in this request felt that this street was too steep to be used for vehicular traffic and that they would make the area more attractive without removing any evergreen trees. There was no opposition to this proposal. It was moved by Councilmen Wilson/Parker that said portion of Quincy Street be vacated, subject t;o the recommendation of the Planning Commission that a trail easement be retained by the city. Motion passed. Street vacation granted. At this point, Mayor Steve called a five-minute recess. I The Council meeting was reconvened by Mayor Steve. Two letters were read at this time by the Clerk-Treasurer. The first was from Liz and Bill Svensson of 1112 F Street protesting the manner in which Acting Library Board Chairman Kilham and a police officer came to the Wallin residence to get the library keys. It also stated that they found the library to offer satisfactory services and suçrgested that the Council hold a fair and objective investigation to clear the issue. - Ij A letter from Madge Wallin to City Attorney Abraham requested him to see that arrangements are made to set aside her;mail so that she can pick it up at the library. Also read was él cover letter to the Mayor and Council requesting that the communication to Abraham be read and entered into the Council minutes. ~ I At this point, Mayor Steve presented a letter from Frank Kilham, Library Board Chairman, commenting on the petition which contained about 490 signatures referenced earlier in these minutes. He noted that 146 ! signatures had' signed a modified, petition with the heading reading after.... "Librarian, 'until' or 'until she (: is' given the opportunity to answer the damaging charges that have been brought against her~ Ki1ham said that it seemed apparent they were concerned 'þrimarily that an arbitrary, capricious and unjust act not be committed by a public body.," He stated, that the board's action was based on the fact that every effort had been used to , achieve a workable relationship wi,th the librat:ian. He stated that ,the board must represent the entire ci,ty. Also that Ms Wallin does not meet state requirements and legally could not be reinstated. -I \ 8 \, ,~ 546 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 6, 1976, CONTINUED ." f --,..c -------~------- -- ~--- --~-- --- --- -- --- -------------------------- _--____h- ~-- - - - u_--':--~---- -- - ---~- - ---- h- - - -- ------- --~ ---- OLD BUSINESS 8 The President of Summit Communications, James A. Hirshfield, Jr., made a presentation of his request to be granted a franchise to install a cabllie television network in Port Townsend. There were several questions from the audience and Council. This request was referred to the Legislative Committee for a report. NEW BUSINESS The Shoreline Management Permit Request No. 23-76 of Jerry Iseman was brought before Council for comment prior to being sent to the state. Engineer French reviewed the application and proposed conditions of the Shoreline Advisory Commission. The Council had question with regard to the situation of the street or road to the property. Attorney Abraham commented that this request was only a conceptual thing and the Council would have full review and control at the time a contract was drawn up between the city and Iseman. It was moved by Councilmen Klenk/Ciprioti that the permit be endorsed, subject to the conditions set forth by the Shoreline Advisory Commission. Motion passed. I ORDINANCE NO. 1759 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GUIDELINES, ADOPTING STATE GUIDELINES, AND ESTABLISHING OFFICES AND PROCEDURES THEREFOR. I The above ordinance was read for the first time by title only. It was moved by Councilmen Judy/Klenk that the first reading be considered the second and that the third reading be by title only. Roll call: 6 yes. Motion carried. The ordinance was read for the third time by title only. It was now moved by Councilmen Judy/Ciprioti that the ordinance be adopted. Roll call: 6 yes. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted. The following public hearing dates were set: Application Nos. 112, 114 and 116 - July 20. Application No. 115 - August 3. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved Judy/Klenk that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carr1ed ~ 'MAYOR *¿~~ by Councilmen 8 ATTEST: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 20,1976 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 20th day of July 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in 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 Shaneyfelt. MINUTES It was moved by Councilmen Judy/Klenk to approve the minutes of the previous session as written and to dispense with the reading. Motion carried. 8 BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bill was presented for payment: Water-Sewer Fund $131.06 It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the bill be paid. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS I A letter from Mark Spahr, District Engineer for the Department of Social and Health Services, inquired why the city had not sent written notice of its intention to comply with certain reservoir regulations. A letter from Ted Dutchuk of 221 30th Street questioned whether the city would put up a guard rail on Discovery Road in front of his house, since a car recently left the street and narrowly missed his house. This request was referred to the Street ~,~L¿a with the directive that a guard rail be constructed. A status report on the progress of the logging operation at Lords Lake was submitted by Michael Schade and read to the Council. I A letter from the Rhody Ramblers Club commented on their appreciation for the attention given them by Madge Wallin, former librarian. A letter from David Cotton commented on the termination of Madge Wallin as librarian and pushed for her reinstatement. He guaranteed that the city will not hear the end of the situation until a new library board is instated. A letter from Richard L. Shaneyfelt, Chairman of the Bicentennial Forum listed several findings and recommendations regarding certain city issues. 8