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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF MAY 18, 2015
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on May 18, 2015. Mayor King
called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, Robert Gray, David King,
Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, and Deborah Stinson with Kris Nelson
excused.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, Public Works Director
Ken Clow, Finance Director Nora Mitchell, and City Clerk Joanna Sanders .
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Removal of Item B under New Business, 2016 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update -
Refine Key Issues for Town Meeting.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
Bernie Arthur spoke about the mariners memorial.
Todd Wexman spoke about the YMCA improvements planned at Mountain View.
Local 2020 representatives Cindy Jayne and Judith Alexander presented each
Councilmember with a copy of Naomi Kline's book, This Changes Everything and
spoke about the challenges of addressing climate change.
City staff response
Mr. Timmons recognized City Clerk Joanna Sanders for her ten years of service.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Voucher Nos. 151068 through 151193 and Electronic Funds Transfers in the
amount of $958,839.23.
Approval of Minutes: May 4 and May 11, 2015
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Recommendation of Lance Bailey for appointment to the Jefferson County
Ferry Advisory Committee
Motion: Deborah Stinson moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Catharine
Robinson seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
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Resolution 15-021 Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Loans from the
Washington State Department of Health Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
(DWSRF) to Fund the Mandated Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water
Treatment Membrane Filtration Facility and the 5 Million Gallon Reservoir
Replacement
Public Works Director Ken Clow gave the staff briefing with a funding overview and
timeline of both projects. Staff recommended accepting the two loans from the
Washington State Department of Health Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
(DWSRF). One loan is $5 million for the Long-term 2 Enhanced Surface Water
Treatment Rule and the second is $6.9 million for the five million gallon reservoir
replacement on 20th Street. Mr. Timmons and Mr. Clow explained additional
funding would be requested for these projects in September 2015 dependent upon
the approval of the State budget.
Staff responded to Council questions about the costs for constructing an
additional reservoir if needed and about conversations with Port Townsend Paper
Corporation on water conservation. There were also some questions about project
timing given other construction projects. Staff noted that the water treatment facility
needs to be operational by October 2016.
There was no public comment.
Motion: Deborah Stinson moved to approve Resolution 15-021 Authorizing the City
Manager to Accept Loans from the Washington State Department of Health
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) to Fund the Mandated Long Term 2
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Membrane Filtration Facility and the 5 Million
Gallon Reservoir Replacement. Catharine Robinson seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
Mr. Timmons noted the City has been granted permission by Ecology to raise Lords
Lake by 2-1/2 feet allowing an additional 60 million gallons of water storage.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor King reported on the following;
- Request for one councilmember to attend a May 25 AWC Operation Strong Cities
Advisory Committee regarding citizen engagement in their communities.
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- Request for a City letter of support for a federal grant application by Clean Cities of
Seattle to install charging stations for electric vehicles on the Olympic Peninsula for
access to Olympic National Park. There was consensus by Council to support.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Timmons reported on the following:
- New Chamber and Visitor center facility, pursuit of sidewalk funding for that area;
and the Arts Commission approved placement of the 'For Willene' sculpture in the
area.
- Scope of the bond rating update tomorrow. He provided a list of City recognitions
(distributed) and noted the projects that factor into the City's ranking --
groundbreakings at hospital and Fort Worden Building 202, Howard Street, and Water
Project improvements.
- Rebid of the Sheridan Street sidewalk project and possible schedule modification
- Landes Street sidewalk bid opening is tomorrow
- Completion of election filings and the budget needed for the primary runoff.
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Mr. Gray reported that Children's Thrift would be closing in September.
Mayor King suggested that healthcare for Councilmembers be added as a
future budget consideration.
Ms. Stinson noted that City staff received recognition for their contributions to the
Hospital construction.
Ms. Sandoval reported the Memorial Field roof was completed which is in large part
due to Proposition 1 funds. She also suggested a topic of conversation with the
community is about the City water system and address questions about droughts and
water conservation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Attest:
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Joanna Sanders, CMC
City Clerk
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