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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 2010
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were David King, Laurie Medlicott, Kris
Nelson, George Randels, Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, and Mark
Welch.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John
Watts, DSD Director Rick Sepler, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy .
OATHS OF OFFICE
City Attorney John Watts administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Council
members Michelle Sandoval, Catharine Robinson, Mark Welch, and Kris Nelson.
Mr. Watts noted that Ms. Nelson had been sworn in officially after the certification
of the election since she was elected to the remainder of an unexpired term.
ELECTION OF MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR
City Clerk Pam Kolacy called for nominations for Mayor, noting that no second
was needed. Mr. Randels nominated Michelle Sandoval. There were no further
nominations and nominations were closed. Ms. Kolacy called for a vote and Ms.
Sandoval was elected Mayor by a vote of 7-0.
Mayor Sandoval called for nominations for Deputy Mayor. Ms. Sandoval
nominated Mr. Randels. There were no further nominations and nominations were
closed. Mayor Sandoval called for the vote and Mr. Randels was elected Deputy
Mayor unanimously, 7-0.
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVATION GRANT
APPLICATIONS
Public Safety Analyst Ken Horvath and City Manager David Timmons reviewed the
packet materials.
Mr. Randels stated he would like assurance that this grant for ADA compliance will
not foreclose long term planning that might go contrary to the specific projects
listed on the agenda bill.
Mr. Timmons stated that securing the grant would not foreclose other uses.
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Mrs. Medlicott stated she does not like getting these items at the last minute. She
stated she would prefer that the grant funding be limited to the costs associated
with bringing the building into ADA compliance because this is the only part of the
project that has been thoroughly discussed by the Council.
Mr. Timmons noted that the City did not receive the invitation to apply until the
holidays and then was given a short time to submit; the City was a last minute
addition to the program.
Public comment:
Craig Durgan spoke against the proposed action.
Ruth Gordon, Jefferson County Superior Court Clerk spoke in favor of the action.
Motion: Mark Welch moved to authorize City Manager to submit grant applications
to the NTHP Seattle-Puget Sound Heritage Preservation grant program on behalf
of the City of Port Townsend and the Port Townsend Public Development
Authority without language that precludes or endorses any specific feature of the
restoration and to change references to Public Development 'Authority" rather
than "Association. "George Rande/s seconded.
Vote: motion carried, 6-1 by voice vote, Laurie Medlicott opposed.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AIRPORT (JCIA/ESSENTIAL PUBLIC)
FACILITY REZONE DECISION -POTENTIAL LEGAL CHALLENGE
Mr. Timmons reviewed the packet materials, noting that legal counsel has
recommended that the City file a Land Use Petition Act in Superior Court by
January 5 in order to preserve appeal options regarding the County's recent
rezone of Port property to allow any light industrial uses at the airport. It is
possible that if this action is not filed, the City may be precluded from filing a
Growth Board appeal.
Public Comment
The following made public comment opposed to the City proceeding with the
LU PA.
Craig Durgan
Bill Putney
Larry Carter
Jim Boyer
Herb Beck
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Frank Hoffman
Ruth Gordon
Ron Gregory
Katherine Baril, Team Jefferson
Phillip Morley -County Administrator
George Yount
Norm McLeod
Ron Way
Joe D'Amico
Phil Johnson, County Commissioner
Mike Belenski
RECESS
Mayor Sandoval recessed the meeting at 8:23 p.m. for the purpose of a break.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 8:33 p.m.
COUNCIL DELIBERATION
Staff and Council addressed several issues brought up by the speakers. Mr.
Timmons reviewed the City's economic development strategy.
Each Council member made a statement regarding the issue, emphasizing the
need for regional planning and the desire for cooperation among agencies.
Motion: David King moved to approve extending an invitation to the County and the
Pon` to set up a meeting of the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee to
occur no later than two weeks from today. George Rande/s seconded.
Vote: motion carried, 6-7 by voice vote, Laurie Medlicott opposed.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
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Attest:
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Pamela Kolacy, MMC
City Clerk
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