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MINUTES OF THE BUSINESS MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 2011
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session the third day of
January, 2011, in the Port Townsend City Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor
Michelle Sandoval presiding. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Kris Nelson, George Randels, Catharine
Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, Mark Welch, David King, and Laurie Medlicott.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts,
Public Works Director Ken Clow, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
2010 Employees of the Quarter Introduction
City Manager David Timmons recognized the winners of the Employee of the
Quarter Awards in 2010. Brenda Chisholm and Michael Spears were present.
The others honored were Kevin Ellis and Samantha Trone.
Main Street Quarterly Report
Susan Windle, immediate past president of the Port Townsend Main Street Board of
Directors, reviewed the fourth quarter activities of Main Street.
Proclamation -School Board Appreciation Month
Mayor Sandoval read a proclamation in honor of School Board Appreciation
Month. Superintendent Gene Laes and School Board member Jennifer James
Wilson were present to accept.
Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Gene Laes reviewed the Port Townsend Schools levy facts for the
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Council. The replacement education programs levy is on the February 8 ballot.
Jefferson Transit Report
Tim Caldwell, Chair of the Residents for Transit Committee, reviewed information on
the Jefferson Transit Sales Tax proposal which will be on the ballot February 8.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
Owen Fairbank encouraged the Council and community to support the schools and
the transit system, noting their vital importance to the community.
Jim Todd spoke in support of the Jefferson Transit System, noting that public
transportation is vital to Port Townsend and will help reduce the carbon footprint.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Approval of Minutes: December 6, 2010
Resolution 11-001, declaring Whitney Equipment as a sole source for a Flygt
Influent Pump for the Wastewater Treatment Facility
Resolution 11-002, authorizing the City Manger to sign a grant agreement with
the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for the Sheridan
Street Sidewalk project
Authorization for the City Manager to call for and award a bid for the
rebuilding/retrofitting of the bar screen for the Wastewater Treatment Facility
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve the following items on the consent
agenda.
Bills Claims and Warrants:
Vouchers 113163 through 113192 in the amount of $9,161.09
Vouchers 113193 and 113299 in the amount of $645, 771.13
EFT in the amount of $11,303.30
Vouchers 113251 and 11325 plus EFTs, 113298 and 113300 through 113006 in the
amount of $125, 286.04
Vouchers 113307 through 113309 in the amount of $258, 096.40
EFTs in the amount of $21.30
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Vouchers 113310 through 113331 in the amount of $7, 866.64
Vouchers 113332 through 113333 in the amount of $82, 312.70
Vouchers 113334 through 113395 in the amount of $371,865.47
Voucher 113370 in the amount of $22, 771.28
Voucher 113407 in the amount of $771.70
Vouchers 113396 through 113406 in the amount of $1,903.13
Approval of Minutes for December 6, 2010
Resolution 11-001, declaring Whitney Equipment as a sole source for a Flygt Influent
Pump for the Wastewater Treatment Facility
Resolution 11-002 authorizing the City Manager to sign a grant agreement with the
Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for the Sheridan Street
Sidewalk project
Authorization for the City Manager to call for and award a bid for the
rebuilding/retrofitting of the bar screen for the Wastewater Treatment Facility
George Randels seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Community Development Block Grant projects Habitat for Humanity
Infrastructure Installation and Dove House for public comment
Catherine McNabb, Public Works Office Lead, reviewed the packet materials.
Jamie Maciejewski of Habitat for Humanity reported on the Community Block Grant
project for off-site infrastructure on 20th and 21st Streets for the Habitat for
Humanity houses.
Beulah Kingsolver reported on the CDBG assisted Dove House construction project.
There was no public comment.
PRESIDING OFFICER REPORT
Mayor Sandoval confirmed the Council Retreat scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 5, from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. She asked Council to communicate with City Manager Timmons
about particular background information they would like provided for any proposed
discussion item.
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Mr. Timmons will review the results of the most recent retreats and compile
information on recent goals and priorities adopted by the Council.
Because of numerous scheduling conflicts, the regular business meeting scheduled
for Tuesday, January 18, was rescheduled for Monday, January 24.
Mayor Sandoval suggested that the Council discuss strategies for upcoming
legislative sessions at the next business meeting.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Timmons reported on the construction work downtown; preparation of a six year
sales tax analysis; preparation for city/county community economic development
meetings; lodging tax comparison; and plans for a work session with the Fire
Commissioners regarding fire service issues.
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Mr. King noted that the Council representatives to the joint fire board are working
diligently and believe a meeting with the participation of the fire commissioners in the
near future is critical.
Mrs. Medlicott requested that information distributed this evening to the fire board
representatives be provided to the entire council.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Attest:
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Pamela Kolacy, MMC
City Clerk
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