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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF MAY 20, 2019
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session on the 20th day of May 2019
in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor Deborah Stinson called the meeting
to order at 6:30 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 Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora
Mitchell, and City Attorney Heidi Greenwood.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were none.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
Doug Milholland spoke about the Board of Health passing a resolution in support of a
ban on nuclear weapons. He distributed a handout.
Mary Missig spoke about the water lease with the Port Townsend Paper Corporation
that is expiring. She urged covering the following issues when renegotiating the
lease: informing residents and considering the importance of fresh water in our bay
and clean air.
Debbie Jahnke spoke about consent agenda item related to PUD letter. She noted
typographical errors to be corrected including "advisory" in the board's and the
noun/verb agreement in the last line.
City staff response
Nora Mitchell indicated staff would look at the typographical errors in the letter and
consider comments made regarding lease negotiations with Port Townsend Paper
Corporation.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
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Vouchers 162682 through 162755 in the amount of$855,794.94
Vouchers 162763 through 162823 in the amount of$92,551.43
Voucher 587 in the amount of$82.00
Electronic Funds Transfer in the amount of$374,300.50
Reappointment of Pat Teal (Position 7, term expires May 1, 2022) and Richard
Dandridge (Position 8, term expires May 1, 2022) to the Active Transportation
Advisory Board; Reappointment of Paul Schutt (Position 1, term expires May
1, 2022) and Daniel Greholver (Position 5, term expires May 1, 2022) to the
Parks, Recreation and Tree Advisory Board; Reappointment of Dominica Lord-
Wood (Position 5, term expires May 1, 2022) and Dan Groussman (Position 8,
term expires May 1, 2022) to the Arts Commission; Reappointment of Craig
Britton (Position 6, term expired May 1, 2022) and Kathleen Croston (Position
7, term expires May 1, 2022) to the Historic Preservation Committee
Resolution 19-045, Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute an
Interlocal Agreement that Establishes the Peninsula Regional Transportation
Planning Organization and Authorizes the City's Participation
Approval of Council Letter of Support to Jefferson County Public Utility
District to Join Tree line USA
Motion: David Faber moved to approve the consent agenda with the noted corrections
to the typographical error in Resolution 19-045 and in the letter to the PUD. Ariel
Speser seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor Stinson reported on the following:
- State Supreme Court's public forums held in Port Townsend, including in Council
Chambers
- InBox review including Conservation District would be proposed for discussion in
June. There was no objection.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Nora Mitchell reported on the following:
-The City Manager recruitment process continues
- She would be out of the office at the end of May
- City Manager fairwell activities are being planned
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
There was a question when the Adams Street status report would be provided. Mayor
Stinson agreed to ensure that topic is brought forward for discussion.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
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Mr. Gray reported that the Senior Association has agreed to changes to an agreement
regarding Port Townsend Community Center restroom access during the Farmers
Market. The Jefferson County Fair Board and Rhododenron Festival are entering
negotiations about placement of future carnival activities.
EXECUTIVE SESSION — PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(1)(D) QUALIFICATIONS
OF AN APPLICANT FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
City Attorney Heidi Greenwood described the executive session would be to discuss
qualifications of City Manager applicants. The selection of finalists would be done by a
committee comprised of the Executive Recruiter Phil McKenney, Mayor,
Councilmember, Finance and Administrative Services Director, and community task
force member.
At 6:47 p.m., the Council recessed into executive session for 90 minutes with no
action.
At 8:17 p.m., Council came back into open session.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m,
Attest:
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Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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