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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 6, 1995
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this sixth day of November,
1995, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Acting Mayor Julie McCulloch presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Dan Harpole, Ted Shoulberg, Robert Sokol, and Sheila
Westerman. Also present were Acting City Clerk Michael Hildt, City Attomey Timothy McMahan,
Director of Public Works Bob Wheeler, Director of Building & Community Development Dave
Robison, Fire Chief Howard Scott, Library Director Linnea Patrick, and Acting Clerk Sheila Avis.
INTRODUCTIONS and/or RECOGNITIONS
Councilmember Harpole announced the resignation of Jan Dennler and expressed thanks for her
contribution to the Parks, Recreation and Property Committee over the past several years.
Acting Mayor McCulloch read a proclamation signed by Mayor Clise proclaiming November 11 as
Veterans' Day in Port Townsend and urging all citizens to join him in giving honor and appreciation
to all military veterans.
AGENDA CHANGES or ADDITIONS
Councilmember Harpole requested the Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement
with Tillman Engineering for Engineering Services for Stormwater and Grading for 35th Street Park
to be moved from the Consent Agenda to Item C under New Business.
CounCilmember Westerman noted an error in wording of resolution in the Consent Agenda
Authorizing a Contract with Polaris for Surveying Services on Hendricks Street, to be changed to
"on Sheridan Street".
Director of Building & Community Development Dave Robison set a meeting with Linsfield
Campbell PUD and PUDA for December 4.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Westerman made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda
with changes which was seconded by Councilmember Harpole and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
Approval of the following Bills and Claims:
010 Current Expense $ 91,648.94
094 Garbage 76,655.85
110 Street 6,237.23
120 Library 4,457.83
130 Park 2,211.56
140 Arterial Street 22,454.79
170 Emergency Medical Services 1,791.74
180 Capital Improvement 3,025.26
301 95 Storm Property Acquisition 500.00
310 92 Waste Water Treatment Plant Construction 2,347.08
319 95 WW Comprehensive Sewer Plan 844.53
321 Union Wharf Reconstruction 15,570.05
330 93 Water Quality Improvements 13,850.46
371 95 San Juan Ave Improvements 2,000.00
376 95 Water System Rev Bd Project 106,557.67
380 Community Development Grant 11,067.26
411 Water-Sewer 83,338.29
412 Storm and Surface Water 4,231.65
416 56 Special Water Bond -RESERVE 69,037.55
500 Equipment Rental 7,643.26
610 Firemen's Pension and Relief 953.16
Total $ 526,424.16
Setting Hearings:
Set back variances for Paul Becker and Vantage Homes, December 18.
Rezone of Pink House from Residential to P 1, December 18.
Robert Crist appeal of violation of Port Townsend Municipal Code, Chapter 12.24, Street and Park
trees, was set for January 2, 1996.
Approval of Resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-114
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH POLARIS ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING
TO PROVIDE TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYING SERVICES FOR SHERIDAN
STREET AND DISCOVERY ROAD.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-115
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, PUD#1 (PUBLIC UTILITIES DISTRICT #1) TO CONDUCT THE
COORDINATED WATER SYSTEM PLAN STUDY.
Communications:
A letter of thanks dated October 12, 1995, from Mayor John M. Clise to David L. Green, M.D., P.O.
Box 251, Port Townsend, WA 98368 for his donation of a conservation easement to Jefferson Land
Trust. (For information.)
A letter dated October 13, 1995, from Rev. Cloud Ironson, 397 Bishop Hill Rd., Chimacum, WA
98325 addressing his concerns for the Downtown Kids and offering his assistance. (For
information.)
A Referendum 48 Advisory dated October 13, 1995, from Stan Finkelstein, Executive Director of
Association of Washington Cities. (For information.)
A letter dated October 13, 1995, from Jerry A. Ellis, Director Washington State Transportation
Economic Partnerships, regarding Washington State Department of Transportation Public Private
Initiatives. (For information.)
A letter dated October 16, 1995, from Robert S. Crist, M.D. apologizing for an erroneous removal
of a tree in City right-of-way and expressing his feeling of harassment as a result of the incident.
(For information.)
A letter dated October 24, 1995, from Beverly Crist Rich, 2300 Seaview Drive, Port Townsend, WA
98368, asking for reconsideration of a $500 fine for the erroneous removal of a tree from the
Cosgrove Street right-of-way. (For information.)
A letter dated October 25, 1995, from Mayor John M. Clise to Robert S. Crist, M.D. stating his
opinion that the Public Works Department operated within their authority and in accordance with
Port Townsend Municipal Code regarding the removal of the tree from the Cosgrove Street right-of-
way. (For information.)
A letter fi'om Donna Johnson to the City o~fPort Townsend and copied to Council October 30, 1995,
suggesting parking spaces on Port Townsend side streets be rented to local workers for $10 per
month. (For information.)
This concludes the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Michael Felber, 1005 Cherry Street, questioned 1998 date for land purchase for the Public
Safety Facility in the Mayor's Recommended Preliminarw 1996 Budget. It was noted an errata sheet
had been circulated placing the date back to 1996 and Acting City Clerk Hildt noted the $750,000
1996 CIP is hopeful but unfunded. Mr. Felberg stated he felt the size of the facility to be excessive
and asked if Councilmember Sokol had checked variables reported in the July 26 Port Townsend
Leader. Councilmember Sokol pointed out that Mr. Blackstone had covered these variables in the
Public Safety Report distributed to Council at this meeting. Mr. Sokol said copies of the report had
been placed in the Library, Fire Department and Police Department for public use. Mr. Felber said
he would hold his questions until he had read the report. He requested that the process be slowed
down tmtil the immediate needs are determined. He suggested an industrial sized facility be put in
an industrial area or neighborhood sized facilities in neighborhoods and asked about options of
modemizing what the City already owns, adding segments or satelites as needed. Councilmember
Sokol requested options be included on the November 20 Council Meeting agenda.
Mr. Phil Rich prepared to speak to the erroneous removal ofmadrona trees from City right-of-way.
He was informed an appeal was set for the Council Meeting of January 2.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Cher DeBoehr and Geoffrey Masci Conditional Use (9508-04) and Parking Variance (9508-05)
Hearings were canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Harpole asked Mr. Robison about release of the draft Comprehensive Plan. Dave
Robison referred to a letter he had written to Gary Rowe, Director of Jefferson County Community
Services, regarding population forecasts; distribution and possible amendments to the County-Wide
Planning Policy for Jefferson County.
STANDING/ADHOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks. Recreation and Property_. Councilmember Harpole reported the committee met October 26
and again October 31 when they discussed Parks, Recreation and Property in the proposed 1996
budget. He stated they would be meeting again November 16 to discuss the request from Peninsula
College for use of the Pope Marine Building and user fees for Chetzemoka Park.
Community Services. Councilmember Westerman reported for herself and Councilmember Perry-
Thompson. The committee met two weeks ago and discussed three consultants tasks in the solid
waste and recycling plan. She said attendees included John Merchant and representatives from the
County and Skookum Environmental Services who went over the consultant report for the Solid
Waste Advisory Committee.
She indicated Superior Refuse intended to make a $75 deposit on bins and stated Councilmember
Perry-Thompson planned to draft a letter to Superior Refuse stating this charge is not permitted
under the contract. Mr. Hildt said Councilmember Perry-Thompson had talked with him, and he
read a draft letter from the Mayor which covered the issue with Superior Refuse.
School Community_ Implementation Task Force. Councilmember Westerman noted implementation
of the School Community Vision is progressing. She also indicated her involvement with the
Jefferson County Board for Developmentally Disabled.
Land Use. Councilmember Sokol announced for Councilmember Davidson a meeting set for
November 9, 2:00 p.m. Regulatory reform and junk vehicles will be included on the agenda.
Finance Committee. Councilmember McCulloch reported the committee met October 30. She
stated they received request for a $2500 grant in the 1996 budget for Bergita House. She noted a
new item in the Mayor's proposed 1996 budget, $5000 Employee Donations to United Good
Neighbors (UGN) matching fund, and pointed out Bergita House also receives funding from UGN.
The committee requested they return for a presentation to the full Council at the November 8 budget
hearing. She stated a further recommendation could be made after the budget hearing. She stated
the committee also reviewed continuing iteration of the rate study, requested one further version be
prepared and set a meeting for discussion November 7, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. A Finance Committee
Meeting was set for Monday, November 13, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. to consider any late developments
resulting from the three budget hearings.
Joint Utilities Committee. Councilmember Shoulberg stated the committee had not met. He set a
meeting for November 20 at Public Works.
MAYOR'S REPORT
There was no report from Mayor John Clise.
STAFF REPORTS
Library.. Linnea Patrick reported holiday closures: closed November 10 -- open November 11;
closed November 23 and 24 -- open November 25; closed December 23, and 25; closed January 1.
Public Works. Director Bob Wheeler stated he had recently attended a consortium of cities and
reported alcohol and drag testing will begin January 1 st. Mandatory tests, include pre-employment,
reasonable suscipion, personnel involved in accidents with City vehicles and random testing for
everyone with a Commercial Driver's License. Authorized testing sites are Port Angeles and
Silverdale, but he explained attempts are being made to include a testing site in Port Townsend.
Mr. Wheeler also announced a combined Water Advisory Committee meeting has been moved from
November 16 to December 7, 2:00 p.m.
City. Attomey's Office. City Attomey Tim McMahon said if Referendum 48 is approved he will be
bringing several significant ordinances on November 20 and will need to schedule hearings to
comply with Referendum 48. He announced an American Planning Association short course
January 20 at Fort Worden for elected officials and quasi-judicial officials who regulary review land
use applications.
Attorney McMahon noted the City had filed a summary judgment motion on the Enfield case. He
stated Enfields and their neighbors sued the City to seek title to that part of San Juan Avenue where
site improvements had been made to serve pedestrians from the new Blue Heron Middle School.
He pointed out the impact on neighbors and tax payers and stated the City is actively pursuing award
of attorney's fees.
Building and Community Development. Director Dave Robison reported a short course, Department
of Community Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) for Washington State, covering, among
other things, the Growth Management Act and stated it would be well worth anyone's time to attend.
Mr. Robison stated Hal Hart is taking an early phase out leaving the City at end of this week to work
for DCTED.
Mr. Robison referred to his letter to Gary Rowe regarding the population forecast and stated the
County wants only one Urban Growth Area, the City of Port Townsend. He stated he would rather
not go forward with those amendments and indicated the County and City need to work closer on
the Glen Cove area. He projected release of the Draft Comprehensive Plan December 15 with
hearings in January.
Councilmember Shoulberg thanked Mr. Robison for his letter to Mr. Rowe.
Acting City Clerk. Michael Hildt distributed his memorandum to Council regarding the 1996
Property Tax Levy. He noted budget heatings for the next three evenings: November 7, revenues--
utility rates and fees adjustments; November 8, expenditures--except Public Works; November 9,
Public Works expenditures. He also pointed out the purpose of the November 13 Council Meeting
is for deliberations and preliminary adjustments to the proposed budget and ordinance setting for
1996 tax levies.
Councilmember Shoulberg asked regarding the ramifications of the levy at lower percentage rates.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Acting Mayor McCulloch opened the meeting for Public Comments/Questions.
Ms. Katherine Jenks asked the rationale used by the County in requesting Port Townsend to be the
only Urban Growth Area. Mr. Robison answered and discussion ensued.
Ms. Jenks also asked the status of shoring at the lighthouse. Mr. Robison explained the beach
enhancement project has not stabilized the beach and the beach has eroded. The Washington State
Parks Commission proposed using rip rap from the Coast Guard Station to the bluff area of Fort
Worden. He stated the lead agency under SEPA is the Park's Commission and a SEPA checklist
was issued. When the City raised concerns of inhibiting the shoreline public access, no decision
was made, the SEPA checklist was withdrawn and a meeting was scheduled for November 16, 7:00
p.m. at Pope Marine Park to allow the State Parks Commission to take additional testimony from
citizens of Port Townsend. Discussion followed.
VOTE ON MOTIONS MADE DURING COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
There were no motions for Public consideration.
Rezone (9405-06).
Rezone.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Revised Findings and Conclusions of the Planning Commission for Dudley
Dave Robison introduced the rezone.
Discussion ensued and Mr. Robison said he would continue to work with the proponant and bring
the rezone back on November 20 to request a time extension.
Councilmember Sokol made a motion to remand Rezone 9405-06 back to staff for clarification
which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF PLATTED AND PRESCRIPTIVE
RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF WASHINGTON STREET, WATER STREET, FRONT
STREET, SAN JUAN AVENUE, PROPSER STREET, BELLE STREET, AND
HASTINGS STREET, ALONG WITH THE ALLEY LOCATED WITHIN BLOCK
17 OF THE EISENBEIS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND;
ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS TO THE STREET VACATION; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Dave Robison introduced the ordinance. Discussion followed.
Councilmember Sokol made a motion to table the ordinance for clarification and return it at the
earliest Council Meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Harpole and passed unanimously
by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDFNANCE NO. 2484
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND REPEALING
CHAPTER 2.44, CONTRACTOR BONDS, SECTION 2.44.010, AMOUNT, OF
THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPLACING IT WITH A
NEW CHAPTER ENTITLED, CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE BONDS.
City Attorney Tim McMahon introduced the ordinance.
Mr. Hildt read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the first reading be
considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Harpole
and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Hildt again read the ordinance by title. Discussion
followed.
Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2484 which was
seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-116
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND SUPPORTING THE CAMPAIGN TO KEEP THE USS MISSOURI
IN KITSAP COUNTY.
Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 95-116 which was
seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-117
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH TILLMAN ENGINEERING INC. TO DESIGN A
STORMWATER SITE PLAN, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN,
AND A STREET AND UTILITY PLAN AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR 35TH STREET PARK.
Councilmember Harpole stated the intent is for a year-round playground and questioned the matter
of water on the playground. He noted substantial and costly impacts, and Director of Public Works
Dave Wheeler responded that conditions are being considered.
Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 95-117 which was
seconded by Councilmember Harpole and passed unanimously by voice vote.
COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION
Dates for possible winter retreat were discussed, It was determined not to meet on weekends and
to continue the discussion November 13 when the absent councilmembers will be available for input.
Ms. McCulloch asked for input of dates for a City holiday party. She suggested December 15 or 16.
It was determined Friday would be the better time and was initially set for December 15.
Councilmember Shoulberg asked Mr. Wheeler if there is a close out date for the sewage treatment
plant. A brief discussion followed.
RECESS
There being no further business, at 9:34 p.m. Acting Mayor McCullloch declared the meeting
recessed until 7:00 p.m. on November 13, 1995 in the Council Chambers.
Attest:
Michael Hildt
Acting City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED SESSION OF NOVEMBER 13, 1995
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in continued session this thirteenth day of
November 1995, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John M. Clise presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Dan Harpole, Julie McCulloch, Ted Shoulberg, Robert
Sokol, and Sheila Westerman. Bill Davidson arrived at 7:07 p.m. Also present were Acting City
Clerk Michael Hildt, City Attomey Timothy McMahan, Director of Public Works Bob Wheeler,
Director Building and Community Development Dave Robison, Library Director Linnea Patrick,
Police Chief Jim Newton, Fire Chief Howard Scott and Acting Clerk Sheila Avis.
BUDGET DELIBERATIONS WORKSHOP
Mayor Clise stated the purpose of this workshop is for deliberations and preliminary adjustments
to the proposed 1996 budget and ordinance setting 1996 tax levies.
AGENDA CHANGES AND ADDITIONS
There were none.
SCHEDULING HEARING
Hamilton Heights Planned Unit Development.
Mr. Lee Wilbum, Vantage Homes, requested an early hearing due to time impacts on his
development.
Councilmember Sokol made a motion to set the hearing and add it to the December 4 agenda which
was seconded by Councilmember Harpole. After discussion the mover and seconder of the motion
changed the date to December 18 which was passed unanimously by voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED 1996 PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Vote will be taken at the end of the agenda.
Councilmember McCulloch stated she supported a tax levy of 105 percent and suggested looking
for the $10,000 difference between 105 and 106 percent during deliberations. Discussion followed.
Mayor Clise opened the meeting for public comments or questions. There being none, Mayor Clise
closed the public comment portion to the meeting.
PRELIMINARY 1996 BUDGET
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COUNCIL DELIBERATIONS AND PRELIMINARY ADJUSTMENTS
Additional Corrections to the Mayor's Preliminary. 1996 Budget
Acting City Clerk Michael Hildt explained his memorandum dated November 13, 1995, to Council
regarding further corrections to the Mayor's 1996 Preliminary Budget.
Mayor-Council
Acting City Clerk Michael Hildt explained the Mayor-Council budget.
Councilmember Harpole made a motion to approve the Mayor-Council budget, which was seconded
by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote.
City Administrator
Acting City Clerk Michael Hildt explained the City Administrator budget.
After brief discussion Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion to approve the City Administrator
budget, which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote.
City_ Attomey
City Attorney Tim McMahan introduced the City Attorney budget.
A lengthy discussion followed including the impact of Senior Citizen low income rate discounts on
the Mayor's budget, and implication with union negotiations of proposed budget increase of 3
percent for all personnel.
Councilmember Harpole made a motion to approve the City Attorney budget, which was seconded
by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Finance and Utili _ty Billing
Michael Hildt explained the Finance and Utility Billing budget.
After discussion, Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion to approve the Finance and Utility
Billing budget, which was seconded by Councilmember Harpole and passed unanimously by voice
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vote.
Police
Police Chief Jim Newton introduced the Police budget and noted errors in the organizational chart.
A brief discussion ensued including when the proposed new police officer would be on staff.
Councilmember Sokol made a motion to approve the Police budget, which was seconded by
Councilmember Harpole and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Fire and EMS
Fire Chief Howard Scott introduced the Fire and EMS budget.
Discussion ensued regarding the budget for travel and tuition.
Councilmember McCulloch made a motion to reduce travel and tuition by $4,000 for a total travel
and tuition expenditure of $10,350 and approve the Fire and EMS budget as amended, which was
seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg. After brief discussion the motion passed unanimously by
voice vote.
Building and Communi _ty Development
Building and Community Development Director Dave Robison introduced the Building and
Community Development budget. A clarification was made of the Total Capital Outlay.
Expenditure of Other Capital Improvements was changed to $80,000 and a line added for Other
Bicycle-Ped Improvements in the amount of $10,000.
After discussion, Councilmember Davidson made a motion to approve the Building and Community
Development budget as amended, which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Library_
Library Director Linnea Patrick answered Councilmember Harpole's question that Library opening
would be extended one hour beginning January 2.
Councilmember Davidson made a motion to approve the Library budget, which was seconded by
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Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Contracted Services (including Bergita House requesO
Councilmember McCulloch suggested adding $2,500 to Contracted Services for Bergita House.
She stated next year policies and a measurement index should be developed to cover Bergita House,
City Employees' UGN Match, and Domestic Violence.
After discussion, Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion to approve the Contracted Services
budget with the addition of $2,500 for Bergita House, which was seconded by Councilmember
McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote.
City Hall
Mr. Hildt explained the City Hall budget.
Councilmember Harpole made a motion to approve the City Hall budget, which was seconded by
Councilmember Davidson and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Public Restrooms
Mr. Hildt suggested public restrooms might need to be locked earlier to prevent vandalism.
Councilmember Harpole made a motion to approve the Public Restrooms budget, which was
seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Arts Commission
Mayor Clise commented on the good programs being offered by the Arts Commission.
Councilmember Sokol suggested the Arts Commission do as the library and start a Friends of the
Arts to raise funds.
Councilmember Harpole made a motion to approve the Arts Commission budget, which was
seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Civil Service Commission
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Mr. Hildt noted the 1996 proposed Civil Service Commission budget is the same as 1995.
Councilmember Sokol made a motion to approve the Civil Service Commission budget, which was
seconded by Councilmember Harpole and Passed unanimously by voice vote.
Safety. Committee
Mr. Hildt noted the 1996 proposed Safety Committee budget is the same as 1995 but could go down
if their meetings are moved to every other month.
Councilmember Sokol made a motion to approve the Safety Committee budget, which was seconded
by Councilmember Harpole.
There was discussion regarding the proposed travel. It was explained Labor and Industries mandated
this employee committee, and as an incentive to solicit participants, lunches were provided for their
noon meetings at a restaurant.
The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Garbaee
Mr. Hildt said the decrease in the Garbage budget is a testimony to recycling.
Councilmember Davidson made a motion to approve the Garbage budget, which was seconded by
Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Streets
Mr. Wheeler introduced the Streets budget.
Councilmember McCulloch asked regarding street lights. Mr. Wheeler pointed out Puget Power
maintains the street lights. He stated there is no method of tracking and Puget Power is paid whether
or not lights are operable. Discussion followed regarding need for police input regarding street light
replacements. The matter was also raised of having an excess of 1/12 salary for a new police officer
that could be used to reduce the $10,000 shortfall if Property Tax Levies were at 105 percent.
Councilmember Harpole made a motion to approve the Street budget with amended Capital Outlay,
which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote.
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Parks and Recreation
Councilmember Harpole made a motion to increase Parks and Recreation salaries and wages and
personnel benefits by $6,250 to make Bill Kush full time Parks Director by January 1. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Discussion ensued and the proposal made to amend the Parks and Recreation capital improvement
program budget to reduce the Skateboard Park CIP by $2,500 and Parks & Recreation Comp Plan
CIP by $3,750 to fund the proposed $6,250 salary increase.
Councilmember Sokol made a motion to amend and approve the Parks and Recreation budget which
was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and pass unanimously by voice vote.
Hotel-Motel Transient Tax Allocations
Councilmember Sokol made a motion to approve the Hotel-Motel Transient Tax Allocations budget,
which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Capital Improvement fund (REET) Allocations
Mr. Hildt noted the beginning fund balance for Capital Improvement Fund 1996 estimate is
$308,902.
Discussion ensued regarding making neighborhood street repairs. Councilmember McCulloch asked
why the 1996 budget did not indicate Debt Service (Community Ctr), and it was noted this might
be an error.
Councilmember McCulloch made a motion to approve the corrected budget, which was seconded
by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Public Works--Water Sewer Fund
Mr. Wheeler introduced the Public Works--Water Sewer Fund budget and asked that Geographic
Information System funds not be cut, that they cross all city funds.
Councilmember Harpole made a motion to approve the entire Water Sewer Fund budget which was
seconded by Councilmember Westerman. After discussion the motion failed with four
Councilmembers opposing the motion.
Discussion ensued regarding the low-income utility credit program.
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Councilmember Westerman made a motion to increase the low-income utility credit to 7.50, 15.00,
2.00, a total increased cost of $21,420. Councilmember Sokol seconded and the motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion to approve the 1996 Utility Rate increases of 5% In-City
Water, 12.5% Tfi-Area Water, and 4% In-City Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch seconded and
the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
· Administration:
Councilmember Sokol made a motion to approve the Water-Sewer Administration budget, which
was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Water Distribution:
Councilmember Sokol made a motion to approve the Water-Sewer Water Distribution budget, which
was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Wastewater Treatment:
Councilmember Sokol made a motion to approve the Water-Sewer Wastewater Treatment budget,
which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Wastewater Collection:
Councilmember Sokol made a motion to approve the Water-Sewer Wastewater Collection budget,
which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote.
· Water Quality:
Councilmember Sokol made a motion to approve the Water-Sewer Water Quality budget, which was
seconded by Councilmember Westerman. Discussion ensued.
Councilmember McCulloch made a motion to reduce Total Services by $2,700 ($500 from Gasoline;
$1,700 from Safety Materials; and $500 from memberships) and approve the Water-Sewer Water
Quality budget as amended which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
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Biosolids Composting:
After a brief discussion, Councilmember Sokol made a motion to approve the Water-Sewer
Biosolids Composting budget, which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Public Works--Storm and Surface Water Fund
Mr. Wheeler introduced the Public Works--Storm and Surface Water Fund budget. It was pointed
out the budget was corrected to reduce the 1996 Mayor's budget Capital Outlay total by $497,747
and increase allocation to Fund Reserves by $497,747.
Councilmember Sokol made a motion to approve the Public-Works--Storm and Surface Water Fund
budget as amended on the correction sheet, which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman.
After discussion the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Public Works--Equipment Rental
Mr. Wheeler introduced the Public Works--Equipment Rental budget.
Councilmember Sokol made a motion to approve the Public Works--Equipment Rental budget as
published which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2485
AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING 1995 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES
Councilmember McCulloch suggested that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2485 setting the Tax
Levy Rate at 105 percent and that the amount necessary to balance be taken from ending reserves.
Lengthy discussion ensued.
Mr. Hildt read the ordinance by title. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the first
reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by
Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Hildt again read the
ordinance by title.
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Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion to take 1/12 of the amount allocated to fiand an additional
police officer, to apply to reduction of property tax levies and toward balance of the budget which
was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and pasSed unanimously by voice vote.
There was concensus that the Current Expense Fund appropriation of beginning fund balance be
increased by $4,700 to balance the budget.
Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2485 setting the Tax
Levy Rate at 105 percent which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg.
Discussion again ensued. A roll call vote was taken and failed with Councilmembers Davidson,
Harpole and Westerman opposing.
Cotmcilmember Davidson made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2485 setting the Tax
Levy Rate at 106 percent which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman. A roll call vote was
taken and failed with Councilmembers Shoulberg, McCulloch and Sokol opposing.
Councilmember Shoulberg again made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2485 setting
the Tax Levy Rate at 105 percent which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch. A roll call
vote was taken and failed with Councilmembers Harpole, Westerman and Davidson opposing. After
deliberation with the City Attorney, it was determined the Mayor could cast a tie breaking vote, and
he also cast an opposing vote.
Councilmember Harpole again made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2485 setting
the Tax Levy Rate at 106 percent which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman. A roll call
vote was taken with Councilmembers Shoulberg, McCulloch and Sokol opposing; Councilmembers
Harpole, Westerman and Davidson in favor, the Mayor casting a tie breaking vote in favor and the
motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at 12:03 a.m., Mayor Clise adjourned the meeting.
Attest:
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