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HomeMy WebLinkAbout June 2013(360) 379-5047 (email: citycouncil@cityofpt.us) www.cityofpt.us June 2013 City of Port Townsend The Encore jobs retooling workshops, offered at the Library in March and April, 2013, have been suc- cessfully concluded. Targeted for those in our community between the ages of 50 and 69, this multi-leveled program involved basic computer training; an introduction to the Internet; two classes on social media; and four local speakers discussing what motivates them to continue re- inventing their careers. Well received by the at- tendees, the program consistently proved useful to those wanting to get back into today's changed job market. Funded by a grant from the Washington State Library with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and generously supported by the Friends of the Library, the Encore pro- gram’s success for its participants is on-going. Northwest Maritime Center - What it means to the City The Northwest Maritime Center signed a contract with Crawford Nautical School that will de- velop a campus in Port Townsend. Crawford is a Seattle based business that has been training profes- sional mariners for 90 years. This new business to our region will have significant ripple effects on our community's economic health. The NW School of Wooden Boatbuilding has demonstrated the "training to trade" effect for maritime trades people, and the training of onboard professionals will lead to a simi- lar gradual migration of professional mariners as more of them get exposed to our town through training experiences. These are great family wage jobs - the average wage is upwards of $70k - and attracting them here will help fill the ever-widening gap in our community. Some training by the Crawford Nautical School has already taken place at the Pilot House and in the NWMC classrooms with expectations of the program growing to full capacity by 2014 with 20-50 mari- ners a week staying between 1 and 6 weeks. For more information about this partnership visit www.nwmaritime.org/Crawfords. This endeavor is a result of a vision of blazing the trail forward and seeing the union between economic growth and our schools as well as the opportunity to secure economic returns for the community. 23rd Annual Taste of Port Townsend Thursday, June 13 from 4 - 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale for the Port Townsend Main Street Program’s Taste of Port Townsend, one of the most delicious events of the year. One ticket gives you admission to 13 restaurants on the tour! The Taste is a fundraiser for the non-profit Main Street Program. Tick- ets can be purchased at Safeway, Quimper Sound or The Food Coop or on-line at www.eventbrite.com. Adults $30; children 12 and under $20. Visit www.ptmainstreet.org for more information and the list of participating eateries. Right-of-way (ROW) – Fences, Rockeries, Trees Before you plan that rock wall, fence, or planting project, or cut trees or other significant vegetation, be sure you know where your property ends and the public right-of-way begins. You can be subject to enforcement penalties under PT Municipal Code Chapter 12.08, as well as hav- ing to bear the expense of removing whatever structure you have placed in the right-of-way. Some structures, such as rockeries, and some tree removal, may be allowed with prior City approval and permitting. Fences must be within the property line and may not cross any right-of-way. Please check with the City Development Services Department at 379-5095 with any questions about your project. The Waterfront Esplanade Project Construction is underway on the final phase of the Waterfront Esplanade project between Quincy and Madison Streets. The project renovates the roadway at the end of Quincy Street adjacent to the old ferry dock and com- pletes the pedestrian access and landscaping along the waterfront to City Dock. A second accessway to the Wave Gallery is also being installed. Work is scheduled for completion by the end of July 2013. The contractor is HB Hansen Construction from Lynden, WA. Date Location Description 4/4/13 Blaine St. Bike 4/26/13 Pennysaver Bike 4/28/13 F & San Juan Bike 5/7/13 Franklin St. Bike State Champions! Olympic Mountain Bike Team Dominates Season Dominant. That word sums up the season for the Olympic Mountain Bike Team (OMBT) Killer Whales who rode through mud, rocks, dust, and bumps to podium finish in every race. On May 19, the local high schoolers joined as one to take the State championship in Washougal against high school mountain bike teams throughout Washington. The First in State title was the culmina- tion of a terrific year for OMBT. A Community Effort How does a high school sports team in only its second year, from an area with a population dwarfed in size by many of its competitors, produce Mountain Bike State Champions? Some say it’s Bob’s Bagel power. Others say it’s the ReCyclery’s success in the early initiation of Port Townsend youth to the affordability and power of bikes. Perhaps it’s the multitude of open space and trails spider-webbing Jefferson County. All of these reasons and more brought about the championship. In only their second year, OMBT Director Doug Ross credits the team’s success to the tremendous support from coaches, families, and teammates encour- aging each other. In addition, Ross credits the greater Port Townsend community for coming together with an enthusiastic effort to get kids on bikes and on our local trails. “It starts at home, is enhanced by coaches who have a passion for cycling, is supported by our community’s trails and resources, and the trickle down effect leads to great things for kids.” says Ross. OMBT coaches are all volunteers. Together, the coaches created a solid support system for the team. Local bike shops (The Broken Spoke, PT Cyclery, and the ReCyclery) provided technical support, tremendous dis- counts, safety equipment, and even bikes. Evergreen Fitness lead spin classes for the team during the sea- son and will continue to do so throughout the year free of charge. Bob’s Bagels, Optic Nerve, Contour, and Gooding O’Hara & Mackey also helped sponsor the team. Next... All OMBT racers who competed at State level placed high enough to qualify for the USA Cycling Cross Coun- try Mountain Biking Nationals held in Bear Creek, Pennsylvania in July. The team is discussing whether or not it can finance sending riders for this race. Look for the team fundraising events such as hours of pedaling on stationary trainers outside of The Broken Spoke and advertised garage sales starting June 1. For more information or to make a donation (gratefully accepted), contact Valerie at 379-2729 or Liz at 643-3633. Household Hazardous Waste Facility 282 10th Street Fridays 10-12:00 and 12:30-4:30 Wanted: For safe and proper disposal Luca Freier Joseph Tweiten Citizen Volunteer Opportunities Consider applying for vacancies on the following Advi- sory Boards, Committees, and Commissions. Arts Commission Historic Preservation Committee Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Library Advisory Board Nonmotorized Transportation Advisory Board Parks, Recreation and Tree Advisory Board PEG Access Coordinating Committee Planning Commission Most appointments require a three-year commitment. City residency or employment within the City is a re- quirement for most positions and some special qualifica- tions may apply. Vacancies are open until filled. See the city website for committee descriptions, application, and meeting schedules or contact the City Clerk’s Office at 379-5083 for an application. Found Property Held by Police Dept. Call 385-2322 if you are missing property items. Jefferson County YMCA Summer Food Program The Jefferson County YMCA is pleased to announce three open summer food sites for children. Working with the food bank and schools, free meals for children and teens will be provided during the summer months at Mountain View Commons. The Y will also sponsor programs in Chimacum and Quilcene. For details and meal schedule call 385-5811, email erica@olympicpeninsulaymca.org or go to www.jeffymca.org. We are currently seeking volunteers and support for this program. The Jefferson County Y was also awarded a $15,000 Challenge Grant from UGN to sustain safety net programs, Building Futures and After the Bell. Help us meet this Challenge. Jefferson County YMCA, P.O. Box 1637, Port Townsend.