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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10162000CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 16, 2000 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this sixteenth day of October, 2000, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Geoff Masci presiding. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmembers present at roll call were Allen Frank, Sydney Lipton, Geoff Masci, Bill Wolcott, Vem Garrison and Joe Finnie. Alan Youse was excused. Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts and City Clerk Pam Kolacy. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA: None PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Mr. Masci announced an executive session following the meeting to discuss personnel matters. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Items not on the Agenda) Nancy Borino: announced award by the Washington Tourism Council Award to Port Townsend for the best cooperative advertisement produced for less than $10,000 total cost. A1 Frank (recognized to speak as a member of the public): commented on recent information printed in the Port Townsend Leader, characterized as factual misinformation rather than opinion. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Mr. Wolcott moved for approval of the following items on the consent agenda. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants Vouchers 73549 through 73707 in the amount of $263,595.79 Approval of Minutes Regular business meeting of September 25 Regular business meeting of October 2 City Council Minutes 1 October 16, 2000 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT coUNcIL OF JEFFERSON COUNTY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - BUDGET YEAR 2000 Mr. Timmons introduced the item and said that both John Begley, Chairman of the Board of Directors of EDC and Erik Andersson, Executive Director, were present to provide details and answer questions. Public Comment: None John Begley, Chairman of the EDC Board, gave an overview of the Economic Development Council's activities. Erik Andersson, Executive Director, then spoke for several minutes about the mission, goals and accomplishments of the organization. He cited the three major problems for businesses wishing to relocate to Port Townsend as: 1) lack of affordable building space; 2) lack of skilled work force; and 3) the perception that this is a dysfunctional community. Jerry Spieckerman, Board member and small business owner, spoke to the issue of finding qualified and motivated workers. Mr. Finnie complimented the presenters and stated that he felt it would be informative if the council were to be updated quarterly on EDC activities. Motion: Al Frank moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement consistent with the approved year 20000 budget. Mr. Finnie seconded The motion carried unanimously 6-0 by voice vote. RESOLUTION 00-056 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD AND EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR WATER LINE EXTENSION AND REPLACEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE YEAR 2000 TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE RESPONSIVE BIDDER, AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY AND PROPER STEPS TO CARRY OUT THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING APPROVING APPROPRIATE CHANGE ORDERS. Mr. Timmons presented the item, noting a total of $70,000 was approved in the fiscal year 2000 budget for city water line extension and replacement projects. The Jackson Street project is currently out for bids. He requested authorization from the council to allow the City Manager to award the project bid and, if funding permits, to authorize other projects within the total budgeted amount. Public Comment: None City Council Minutes 2 October 16, 2000 Motion: Mr. Garrison moved for adoption of Resolution 00-056. Mr. Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REGARDING ADOPTION OF CITY/COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN (CSWMP) Mr. Timmons noted that the Public Works Committee has recommended approval of adoption of the City/County Solid Waste Management Plan but expressed concern that the population figures used in the plan are not consistent with current population trends. Richard Talbot, Jefferson County Public Works, thanked John Merchant for his considerable contributions to the plan as a member of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. He remarked that the plan as proposed is based on the Waterson West Group's report, commissioned in 1994. The Waterson numbers have been used in the City's Comprehensive Plan and other adopted plans. He added that the council may strongly recommend an amendment to the plan through the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee when finalized 2000 census data is in hand. Public Comment: None Council Discussion Mr. Lipton expressed strong reservation about using the Watterson numbers, stating that they should be corrected now according to the Office of Financial Management (OFM) forecast. He reminded the council that the wastewater management plan is currently being revised to reflect more accurate population statistics. Public Works Director Ken Clow noted that although the numbers may be more significant in the wastewater plan because significant capital expenditures would be required at an earlier date based on a higher growth projection, the solid waste plan does not have that sensitivity to the population statistics. Most findings and recommendations are not contingent upon population data. Mr. Timmons noted that approval of the plan could be contingent on an adjustment of the population numbers as soon as census data is received. Motion: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt the City/County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (CSWMP) with an adjustment to reflect current population statistics. Mr. Frank seconded. Council Discussion Mr. Masci spoke to the necessity of amending population statistics as soon as possible. Vote: The motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. City Council Minutes 3 October 16, 2000 EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:07 p.m., Mr. Masci announced that the council would move into executive session to discuss personnel matters. He estimated the session Would last for 30 minutes and that no action was anticipated. RECONVENE The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Attest: / Pamela Kolacy, CMC City Clerk City Council Minutes 4 October 16, 2000