HomeMy WebLinkAbout012615CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING OF JANUARY
26, 2015
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in special session on January 26, 2015, in the
Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor King called the meeting to order at
6:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, Robert Gray, David King,
and Deborah Stinson with Kris Nelson, and Michelle Sandoval excused and Catharine
Robinson absent.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney Steve
Gross, Finance Director Nora Mitchell, Public Works Director Ken Clow, City Engineer
Dave Peterson, and Deputy City Clerk Joshua Stecker. .
Catharine Robinson arrived at the meeting at 6:38 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Water Project Status Update
City Engineer Dave Peterson and Public Works Director Ken Clow presented
Council with an update on the City's water system projects including site and
building plans, utility maps and a timeline of past and future activity. Utility work will
go to bid in April of 2015 with construction scheduled for completion in September
of 2016. The water treatment and 4 million gallon reservoir projects will go to bid in
June of 2015 with construction scheduled to occur between August of 2015 and
June of 2016. The project should be completed by the October 2016 compliance
deadline.
Finance Director Nora Mitchell recapped the financial details presented at the
January 20, 2015, Council Meeting.
In response to Council's questions, Mr. Peterson confirmed that visibility and noise
nuisances would not be an issue for the surrounding neighborhood and that the
existing reservoir would be demolished. Council expressed interest in visiting the
site after construction is underway.
Public Comment: Patrick Moore asked if the new reservoir would be lined with
plastic. Mr. Peterson responded that the lining would not be plastic but would
instead be a coating that has not been determined yet.
City Council Special Business Meeting January 26, 2015 Page 1 of 2
Michelle Sandoval arrived at the meeting at 7:23 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
City Manager's Employment Agreement
City Manager David Timmons presented the proposed City Manager agreement,
and highlighted changes from the existing agreement. At the November 20, 2014,
Council meeting Mr. Timmons was tasked with proposing a new agreement by the
end of January 2015 . Mr. Timmons identified the new agreement as first step in a
succession plan for the City Manager position.
City Attorney Steve Gross noted that the proposed agreement included an
increased vehicle allowance of $400 a month and separates the evaluation and
salary increase processes. Council agreed that the City Manager's evaluation
process should be incorporated into Council Rules at a future date.
Robert Gray suggested including a contract termination date and reducing the
amount of the severance package and the option of taking the severance payment
as a lump sum.
Public Comment: Patrick Moore asked for clarification on the vehicle allowance.
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve the Draft City Manager Employment
Agreement with changes to specify that the $4800 vehicle allowance in Section 6 is
a gross sum and replacing the lump sum severance payment option with a quarterly
payment option as stated in the current agreement. Catharine Robinson seconded.
Vote: motion carried, 5-1 by voice vote, Robert Gray opposed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - LEASE NEGOTIATION PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(1)
(C)
At 8:58 p.m., the Council recessed into Executive Session for 10 minutes with no
decision. At 9:08 p.m., the Council came back into open session.
_ 9 OIil:7611
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, CMC
City Clerk
City Council Special Business Meeting January 26, 2015 Page 2 of 2