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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2010
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in special session the 25th day of
October 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend City Council Chambers of City Hall.
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,
Finance Director Michael Legarsky, Development Services Director Rick Sepler,
Public Works Director Ken Clow, Police Chief Conner Daily, and City Clerk Pam
Kolacy.
PROCLAMATION - WHITTAKER FAMILY
Mayor Sandoval stated that the proclamation in the packet will be presented to the
Whittakers at the Northwest Maritime Center tomorrow evening.
PUBLIC HEARING
2010 Supplemental Budget Adoption
Mayor Sandoval asked if anyone were present to present public testimony. There
were no members of the public in attendance. The Mayor then reviewed the
Council rules of procedure. No Council members disclosed any financial or property
interests in connection with the matter.
Finance Director Michael Legarsky reviewed the ordinance and packet materials.
He noted that most supplemental costs were related to increased labor expense,
capital and utility projects and elections.
City Manager Timmons added more background regarding the supplemental budget
document.
Again noting that no members of the public were present, Mayor Sandoval closed
the public hearing.
Council questions and discussion followed. Staff presented a more thorough
explanation of the format of attachments. A request was made to add a third year
of budget tracking. In addition, it was suggested that more explanatory information
be incorporated into the body of the ordinance so the supplemental budget picture is
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not distorted and more information is contained in the permanent record. Staff will
add details to the ordinance prior to final reading.
Motion: Mark Welch moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3046,
appropriating the Sum of $79,878 to the General Fund; $7,478 to the Contingency
Fund; $2, 400 to the Drug Enforcement and Education Fund; $35, 754 the Library
Fund; $4, 000 to the Public Works Admin & Engineering Fund; $3, 577 to the Lodging
Tax Fund; $126,513 to the Water/Sewer Utility Fund; $508,442 to the Transmission
Line Replacement Fund; $10,100 to the Golf Course Fund and making findings and
declaring an emergency. George Randels seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Attest:
Pamela Kolacy, MMC
City Clerk
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