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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 2016
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on January 19, 2016. Mayor
Deborah Stinson called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, David Faber, Robert Gray,
Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, Amy Smith, and Deborah Stinson.
Staff members present were City Attorney Steve Gross, Public Works Director Ken
Clow, Library Director Melody Eisler, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders .
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were none
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
There were none.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 152911 through 153170 and Electronic Fund Transfers in the amount of
$3,394,827.61.
Approval of Minutes: January 4 and January 11, 2016 Special Meeting and
Workshop
Resolution 16-003 Amending the Light Duty Policy of the Personnel Policies
Manual
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve the consent agenda as amended with
corrections to the minutes as follows: The January 11 workshop minutes should
reflect Michelle Sandoval was absent. On the January 4 minutes, the meeting break
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occurred between the election of mayor and the election of deputy mayor. Pamela
Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance 3144 Establishing a Line of Credit and Providing for the Issuance
and Sale of a Water and Sewer Revenue Bond Anticipation Note in the
Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $3,000,000 to Evidence the Line
of Credit to be Used to Provide Interim Financing for the City's Water and
Sewer Capital Improvements; Fixing or Setting Parameters with Respect to
Certain Terms and Covenants of the Note; Appointing the City's Designated
Representative to Approve the Final Terms of the Sale of the Note; and
Providing for Other Related Matters.
Public Works Director Ken Clow explained the line of credit would provide upfront
funding to pay invoices prior to reimbursement. City Manager David Timmons
explained that Finance Director Nora Mitchell has received proposals from two
banks and both can close the loans in February. The matter of choosing the bank
with the best terms would come back before Council.
There was no public comment.
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve Ordinance 3144 Establishing a Line
of Credit and Providing for the Issuance and Sale of a Water and Sewer Revenue
Bond Anticipation Note in the Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed
$3,000,000 to Evidence the Line of Credit to be Used to Provide Interim Financing
for the City's Water and Sewer Capital Improvements, Fixing or Setting Parameters
with Respect to Certain Terms and Covenants of the Note; Appointing the City's
Designated Representative to Approve the Final Terms of the Sale of the Note; and
Providing for Other Related Matters. Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 16-004 Accepting a Donation from the Port Townsend Public
Library Foundation for Wayfinding Signs
Library Director Melody Eisler introduced Library Foundation President Susan
Hargleroad who provided background on the Foundation. Ms. Hargleroad explained
the Foundation has sought opportunities such as this sign project in order
to use State Heritage Capital Grant funds. Matching funds come from the
Foundation.
There was no public comment.
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Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve Resolution 16-004 Accepting a
Donation from the Port Townsend Public Library Foundation for Wayfinding Signs
as amended to correct the amount in the first recital clause from $25,000 to $5,000.
David Faber seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Council Committee Assignments
Mayor Stinson reviewed the recommendations for committee appointments.
During discussion, Pamela Adams requested she replace Robert Gray on
Developmental Disabilities Board.
There was no public comment.
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve the Mayor's Committee Assignments
(as set forth in COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS - January 19, 2016) as
amended (to reflect Pamela Adams as representative on the Developmental
Disabilities Board). Pamela Adams seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION — PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(1)(1)(111), LEGAL RISKS OF
A PROPOSED ACTION OR CURRENT PRACTICE, WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION IS
LIKELY TO RESULT IN AN ADVERSE LEGAL OR FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCE
At 6:54 p.m., Council went into executive session for 45 minutes.
At 7:37 p.m., Council came back into open session.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, CMC
City Clerk
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