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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 3, 2012
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session the third day
of January, 2012, in the Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. The meeting was
called to order at 6:30 p.m., Mayor Michelle Sandoval presiding.
OATH OF OFFICE
City Attorney John Watts administered the ceremonial oath of office to Robert
Gray, David King, Kris Nelson and Deborah Stinson. The official oath of office was
administered previously so that the Council members could take office on January
1.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Robert Gray, David King, Kris Nelson,
Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, Deborah Stinson, and Mark Welch.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John
Watts, City Clerk Pam Kolacy, Public Works Director Ken Clow, and Development
Services Director Rick Sepler.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mayor
City Clerk Pam Kolacy called for nominations from the floor for the position of
Mayor. Ms. Sandoval nominated David King. Mr. King accepted. There were no
further nominations.
The vote was called and David King was elected Mayor by unanimous voice vote,
7-0.
Deputy Mayor
Mayor King asked for nominations from the floor for the office of Deputy Mayor.
Mr. Welch nominated Kris Nelson. Ms. Nelson accepted the nomination. There
were no further nominations.
The vote was called and Kris Nelson was elected Deputy Mayor by unanimous
voice vote, 7-0.
Mayor King and other Council members thanked Ms. Sandoval for her work as
Mayor over the last four years.
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At 6:43 p.m., Mayor King called a recess for the purpose of a break.
The meeting was reconvened at 6:56 p.m.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
There were no comments from the public.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Voucher 116501 in the amount of$112,007.01
Vouchers 116511 through 116517 and EFTs in the amount of$98,484.11
Vouchers 116518 through 116519 in the amount of$1,096.30
Vouchers 116536 through 116613 in the amount of$273,549.83
Approval of Minutes: December 12, 2011 December 19, 2011
Resolution 12-001, authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant award
from the Washington State Division, Office of Crime Victim Advocacy for the
"Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutors" (STOP) Formula Grant
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve the consent agenda. Mark Welch
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
NEW BUSINESS
FCS Contract Amendments - Financial Reporting Contract and Utility Rate
Contract
City Manager David Timmons reviewed the packet materials. The matter relates
to authorizing a contract amendment with FCS Group to transfer the unused
balance of funds ($11,754) from the rate study to the financial reporting analysis.
The Council asked questions regarding the credentials of FCS, the funding
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details, and the type of tools that will result from the analysis.
There was no public comment.
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to authorize the City Manager to (1) execute
a contract amendment with FCS Group that reduces the FCS contract for the
water and sewer utility rate study by$11,754 (thereby zeroing out that contract)
and (2) execute a contract amendment with FCS Group that increases the FCS
contract for the financial reporting analysis by the same amount $11,754. Mark
Welch seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor King reminded Council of the upcoming retreat and noted that the year
ahead is a busy period with many projects under way or about to start.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Timmons stated that there was a considerable amount of vandalism reported
over the weekend, particularly at public restrooms.
He also said that Councilors will receive notice of the "walkthrough" for contractors
interested in bidding on the Taylor Street sidewalk project so they can attend if they
wish.
Mr. Timmons stated that the Public Infrastructure Fund check has been received
from the County.
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING
AND/OR STUDY SESSION
Council retreat
Mr. Timmons reviewed a proposed outline of the Council retreat. Consensus was
to add a public comment period prior to the "potential issues" discussion. The
retreat will be focused on organizational items and may be the first of several
retreats planned for the year.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Ms. Sandoval reported that a ceremony welcoming the ferry Kennewick will take
place at 11:00 on Friday.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no executive session.
ADJOURN
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Attest:
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Pamela Kolacy, MMC
City Clerk
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