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HomeMy WebLinkAbout122706 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF DECEMBER 27, 2006 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in special session this twenty- seventh day of December 2006, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend temporary Council Chambers in the Port Townsend Fire Station conference room, Mayor Mark Welch presiding. ROLL CALL Council members present at roll call were Frank Benskin, Laurie Medlicott, Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, Scott Walker and Mark Welch. Geoff Masci was excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts, Finance Director Michael Legarsky, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Ms. Robinson moved for approval of the following items on the consent agenda. Mrs. Medlicott seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Approval of minutes: November 30, 2006; December 4, 2006 PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 2937 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $422,784 TO THE GENERAL FUND; $282,488 TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES FUND; $5,500 TO THE STORMWATER FUND; $4,577 TO THE LODGING TAX FUND; $30,000 TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES FUND; $30,000 TO THE LIBRARY FUND AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mayor Welch noted that no members of the public were present and asked if any Councilor had an objection to waiving the reading of the rules of procedure for public hearings. There were no objections. City Manager David Timmons reviewed the packet information. He noted that the City has a statutory duty to close the year without an outstanding balance. He reviewed each item of the supplemental budget. City Council Special Meeting Page 1 December 27. 2006 In answer to Mr. Benskin and Ms. Robinson's questions, he noted in regard to the Library item ($30,000 for facilities plan update) represents a transfer of funds from the Madge Wallin settlement into the library budget and confirmed that there is a mechanism now set up to track these expenditures. Excess expenditures for Hearing Examiner services were discussed; Mrs. Medlicott suggested addressing the overall issue as an In Box item. Mr. Legarsky stated he would advise the Council of the year-end fund balance percentage after the supplemental budget is posted (will be available when the ordinance is presented for final approval.) Public comment There was no public comment. Mayor Welch read an e-mail into the record received from Council member Geoff Masci. The Mayor also noted that e-mail comments have been received from AI Frank and Bob Sokol and these would be made part of the record. Ms. Sandoval stated she will support the ordinance and also supported the need for a broad discussion about the budget and what government means to the citizens and how to reconcile the funds and the levels of service desired. She also expressed a strong desire to begin budget and service level discussions with representatives of Jefferson County. Mr. Walker stated he has questions about whether the citizens of the city are being double taxed as both city and county residents. Motion: Ms. Robinson moved for first reading of Ordinance 2937. Mr. Welch seconded. Brief discussion ensued, with other Councilors supporting the need for a broad discussion of budget and service levels; desire for ongoing tracking of potential supplemental budget items; recognition that a supplemental affecting only 1 % of the total budget is reasonable. Vote: the motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. RECESS Mayor Welch declared a recess at 7:32 for the purpose of a break. RECONVENE City Council Special Meeting Page 2 December 27, 2006 The meeting was reconvened at 7:40 p.m. RESOLUTION 06-039 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING INTERFUND LOAN TO THE CITY HALL ANNEX/RENOVATION CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND FROM THE TRANSMISSION LINE REPLACEMENT FUND City Manager David Timmons reviewed the packet material, noting this is a solution to solve a short-term cash flow issue until grant and reimbursement revenues are received into the City Hall Annex/Renovation Capital Project. He stated the time line on the reimbursement funds varies depending on the funding agencies but we are still on target with the original budget. He estimated this would be a 90-day stopgap measure. There was no public comment. Motion: after brief discussion, Ms. Robinson moved for approval of Resolution 06-039. Mrs. Medlicott seconded. The motion carried, 5-1, by voice vote, with Benskin opposed. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Attest: Qn, cp{~~cO Pam Kolacy, CMC \ City Clerk City Council Special Meeting Page 3 December 27, 2006