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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING OF OCTOBER 24, 2011
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in special session on the twenty-fourth day of
October, 2011, in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. The meeting was called to
order at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Michelle Sandoval presiding.
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,
City Clerk Pam Kolacy, Public Works Director Ken Clow, Finance Director Michael
Legarsky, and DSD Director Rick Sepler.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA (NO ITEMS MAY BE ADDED)
There were no changes to the agenda.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
There were no comments from the public.
PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - PERMANENT BOARD APPOINTMENTS
City Attorney John Watts reviewed the packet materials. Proposed appointments to the
Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority Board are
1. Ted Springstead, Position 1 (one-year term expiring 10/24/12)
2. Tim Caldwell, Position 2 (one-year term, expiring 10/24/12)
3. Norm Tonina, Position 3 (two-year term, expiring 10/24/13)
4. Bill Brown Position 4 (two-year term, expiring 10/24/13)
5. Gee Heckscher, Position 5 (three-year term, expiring 10/24/14)
6. Scott Wilson, Position 6 (three-year term, expiring 10/24/14)
7. Lela Hilton, Position 7 (three-year term, expiring 10/24/14)
8. Cindy Hill-Finnie, Position 8 (four-year term, expiring 10/24/15)
9. Anne Murphy, Position 9 (four-year term, expiring 10/24/15)
Mayor Sandoval briefed the Council on the interview process.
Interim Executive Director Dave Robison spoke briefly.
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Brief discussion ensued about the evolution from the original PDA to the current PDA
which will be focused on the Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center. It was noted that
formation of this PDA does not preclude establishment of other PDAs in the future.
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve the Mayor's recommended appointments
to the Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority Board.
George Randels seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
RESOLUTION 11030, AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL IN ITS
ENTIRETY TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT LAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, AND
PRACTICES AND ORDINANCE 3065, REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE
PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VACATION, SICK AND OTHER
LEAVE POLICIES
City Attorney Watts reviewed the packet materials. He noted that first reading of the
ordinance was approved at the October 10 meeting and Council was briefed on the
updated policy manual at that time.
It was confirmed that the Social Media policy will be re-labeled as "Attachment A" to the
personnel manual.
There was no public comment.
Motion: George Randels moved to approve Resolution 11 -030, Amending the
Personnel Policy Manual in its Entirety to Comply with Current Laws, Rules,
Regulations, and Practices, with list of changes and 2) Approve Ordinance 3065,
Repealing Certain Sections of the Port Townsend Municipal Code Relating to Vacation,
Sick and Other Leave Policies Mark Welch seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Ms. Robinson suggested updating and amending Council rules to include a social media
policy. Suggestions were to assign to a committee and/or discuss at Council retreat.
2012 BUDGET DISCUSSION
Mayor Sandoval made a brief statement regarding the results of the recent audit. She
noted that the Council has chosen to make aggressive investments in the community
which will have positive effects long into the future.
Lengthy discussion of budget options ensued. Mr. Timmons and Mr. Legarsky gave a
review of how the various funds are separated and why "across the board" cuts are not
effective. Options for operating the swimming pool were reviewed in light of the fact that
the City can't make a capital investment there without a long term agreement with the
School District. It was also noted that without closure on the proposed fire levy, it will
be difficult to focus the budget discussion.
The proposed process for reviewing the current preliminary budget was discussed and it
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was agreed that questions could be raised and that some time could be spent reviewing
the budget by fund summary, starting in reverse order since several funds do not
present options.
Public comment
Robert Gray noted he has done auditing and is familiar with reports. He recommended
that the Council follow through with a reply to the audit finding and make a strong
statement on behalf of the City.
Council reviewed the following fund summaries: NW Maritime Agency Fund; Golf
Course Fund; Memorial Fund; Firemen's Pension Fund; Transmission Line Replacement
Fund; Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund; Stormwater Utility Fund; Water/Sewer
Utility Fund; Water/Sewer Bond" Fund - Debt Service; Capital Improvement Fund was
delayed until further information on projects is available; G.O. Bond Fund; Fire and
Emergency Services Fund; System Development Charges Fund; Community
Development Block Grant Fund; and Lodging Tax.
Due to the hour, the rest of the funds will be discussed at a future meeting. Information
requested by Council included a more specific LTAC budget, 10-year REET history, and
a capital project review project by project, including the new allocation system for
engineering services.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
Attest:
Pamela Kolacy, MMC
City Clerk
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