HomeMy WebLinkAbout0209204CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION OF FEBRUARY 9, 2004
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this ninth day of
February, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend Council Chambers of City Hall,
Mayor Catharine Robinson presiding.
ROLLCALL
Council members present at roll call were Frank Benskin, Kees Kolff, Geoff Masci,
Laurie Medlicott, and Catharine Robinson. Frieda Fenn and Michelle Sandoval were
excused.
Staff members present were Finance Director Michael Legarsky and City Clerk Pam
Kolacy.
Jefferson County Health Department representatives present were Jean Baldwin and Dr.
Tom Locke.
FUNDING FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS
The Health Department staff explained the Healthy Jefferson program and discussed
other Health Department programs which may have to be cut or reduced this year
because of diminished funding from the County. Programs which will be affected
include the ongoing Healthy Jefferson Program, Family Planning Services, and Maternal
Child Health Home Visiting Program.
Ms. Baldwin noted that she had included an anticipated $24,000 in her budget as a city
contribution to the Healthy Jefferson program. She stated that the County is not
committing funding other than $15,000 for a web page. She would like additional
funding to equal about $100,000 per year.
Mr. Legarsky noted that the City had not made any commitment for funding the Health
Department from the General Fund beyond the two-year funding for the BRFSS study in
2002 and 2003.
Ms. Baldwin was asked to prioritize the programs for which she is seeking over $100,000
in annual funding from the City. She stated that the order of priority would be: 1)
Maternal Child Health Home Visiting Program; 2) Ongoing Healthy Jefferson; 3) Family
Planning Services.
City Council Workshop Page 1 February 9, 2004
Councilors requested information as follows:
More information on city vs. county taxes and how taxes paid by city residents
are allocated by the county.
What have other counties done and what city/county arrangements are possible
(in terms of opportunities to promote partnership rather than just writing a check).
Look into the Seattle/King County model.
Where would the City cut funding for City services in order to fund County
Health services.
Why did this issue not come before the Council in last year's budget cycle.
What information can the City get from the Board of Health.
Is a joint retreat with the BOCC possible to discuss the issue, some time in mid-
March.
A special business meeting was tentatively scheduled for March 29 to deal with the short
term funding issue.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Workshop Page 2 February 9, 2004