HomeMy WebLinkAbout03241998PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP
March 24, 1998
Pope Marine Building
The Port Townsend City Council met for a workshop to discuss projects proposed for funding by
a councilmanic bond on March 24, 1998. The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by Mayor
Julie McCulloch.
Council members present were Peter Badame, Joe Finnie, Kate Jenks, Ian Keith, Forrest Rambo,
Ted Shoulberg, and Mark Welch. Staff members present were City Administrator Michael Hildt,
Acting Fire Chief Tom Aumock, Police Chief Jim Newton, Library Director Linnea Patrick,
Police Sergeant Conner Daily, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy.
Ms. Patrick presented the library's list of capital improvement projects and answered questions
form the councilors.
Mr. Rambo moved to fund the library's entire work plan of $137,018 from the existing budget
without going to a councilmanic bond. Mr, Finnie seconded.
Mr. Keith called for division of the question or a more specific statement about the funding
mechanism. He proposed the following amendment: add that the amount will be borrowed short
term from the equipment rental fund if there are sufficient reserves to cover the amount. Mr.
Rambo accepted this as a friendly amendment. Mr. Finnie agreed.
Ms. Jenks than moved to amend the motion by removing the amount of $40,000 for earthquake
safety measures from the library work plan total with the condition that it be studied
contiguously with the Fire Department's proposal for earthquake safety measures. The motion
failed 1-6 by voice vote, with Ms. Jenks in favor.
Ms. Jenks then moved to amend the main motion by adding that the council delineate the need
for and hire a project manager for the project, with the cost not to exceed 10% of the budget. Mr.
Badame seconded. The amendment carried with 5 in favor, Mr. Rambo opposed, and Mr.
Shoulberg abstaining.
Mr. Badame moved to delete item #6 on the spreadsheet (relocate public service areas and staff
work spaces) from the overall costing activity of the library project. Ms. Jenks seconded. The
motion failed, 2-5, with Mr. Badame and Ms. Jenks in favor.
The vote was taken on the amende motion: to fund entire library work plan of $137,018 from the
existing budget by borrowing short-term from the equipment rental fund if there are sufficient
reserves to cover the loan; and further that the council delineate the need for and hire a project
manage for the project, with the cost not to exceed 10% of the budget.
The motion carried, 5-2, with Mr. Badame and Ms. Jenks opposed.
Mr. Keith suggested the question be taken to the Finance Committee to discuss funding.
Consensus was that the Finance Committee take up the matter.
Mr. Aumock then presented the Fire Department's proposal for capital improvement projects.
Ms. Jenks moved to accept the Fire Department's proposal for a total of $138,600 funding and
that the council refer the sources of funds to the Finance Committee for their recommendation.
Mr. Welch seconded. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Because of the time, the Police Department and City Hall capital projects discussion was delayed
to another workshop meeting to be held Wednesday, April 8, at 5 p.m. at the Pope Marine
Building.
Ms. Jenks requested that the proposed City Hall projects be presented in the approved CIP
format.
A Finance Committee meeting to discuss the Waterman-Katz lease was set for Friday, March 27
at 8:30 a.m. in the Mayor's office.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Pamela Kolacy, Cit~ Cle ~