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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
The Port Townsend City Council met in workshop session on the 14th day of October
2019 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor Stinson called the meeting to
order at 6:58 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, David Faber, Robert Gray,
Amy Howard, Michelle Sandoval, Ariel Speser, and Deborah Stinson.
Staff members present were Interim City Manager Nora Mitchell, City Attorney Heidi
Greenwood, Public Works Director Greg Lanning, City Engineer David Peterson,
Finance Manager Tony Hillman, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Financial Policy Updates
Accountant Tony Hillman gave the presentation reviewing the changes.
Draft Purchasing Polices
Mr. Hillman provided a review of the comprehensive procedure manual on
purchasing for employees.
Budget 2020 Discussion: Preliminary Budget Numbers
Interim City Manager Nora Mitchell reviewed her 2019 Supplemental Budget and
2020 Draft Budget report. She also reported on unfunded budget requests and
items that were intended to be included as referenced attachments C and D in her
memorandum, but were not provided in the packet. She would return to Council at
the November 4 Public Hearing to present the City Manager's proposed budget.
Following Council discussion of the budget challenges and options, Ms. Mitchell
acknowledged Council's support for proceeding with the first two items listed as
primary options for balancing the budget (reducing Council Reserve and eliminating
some or all of the proposed funding requests that do not have a contractual
commitment).
Review Draft Capital Improvement Plan
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City Engineer David Peterson led a detailed discussion of the 2020-2025 capital
improvement plan projects.
Long -Term Capital Financing
Interim City Manager Nora Mitchell reviewed the two alternatives for long-term
financing that Staff is considering for utility debt. She also provided an overview of
additional financing needs, noting that a decision on a detailed financing plan would
need to be discussed with the new City Manager.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m,
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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