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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 15, 2013
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Port Townsend City Council met in regular session the fifteenth day of April, 2013,
in the Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Mayor David King called the meeting to
order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Robert Gray, David King, Catharine Robinson,
Michelle Sandoval, Deborah Stinson, and Mark Welch with Kris Nelson excused.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts,
Public Works Director Ken Clow, Public Services Director Rick Sepler, and City Clerk
Pam Kolacy.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Mayor King noted that two proclamations, a new business item (Main Street Contract
renewal) and approval of a letter to the state on behalf of ferry service have been added
to the agenda. He noted that Finance and Budget will be addressed under the Presiding
Officer's report.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
Proclamation: Child Abuse Prevention Month
Mayor King read a proclamation declaring April 2013 as Child Abuse Prevention
Month. Kelly Matlock of the Jefferson County Public Health Department accepted the
proclamation.
Proclamation: National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
Mayor King read a proclamation declaring the week of April 14 through 20, 2013, to be
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Karl Hatton, Interim Director of
Jefferson County 9-1-1 accepted the proclamation.
Proclamation: Jim Whittaker
Mayor King read a proclamation declaring May 1, 2013 as Jim Whittaker day in Port
Townsend, commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Jim's summiting of Everest.
Mr. Whittaker was present to accept the proclamation.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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Public comment
Todd Wexman regarding the library expansion.
Rick Jahnke regarding the Library expansion.
Jim Todd regarding the Library expansion.
CONSENT AGENDA
Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 120136 through 120141 in the amount of$110,292.90
Voucher 120236 in the amount of$1,017.83
Vouchers 120237 through 120240 in the amount of$1,309.00
Vouchers 120142 through 120235 in the amount of$462,907.42
Vouchers 120241 through 120260 in the amount of$2,263.76
Vouchers 120261 through 120332 in the amount of$276,067.09
Voucher 120335 in the amount of$5,151.45
Voucher 120336 in the amount of$497.00
Vouchers 120337 through 120344 in the amount of$223,788.81
Electronic Funds Transfer in the amount of$8,805.75
Vouchers 120345 through 120402 in the amount of$119,955.65
Approval of Minutes: March 11 (Joint), March 18
The March 11, 2013 minutes were amended to add "and the School District." to the
end of the first sentence under School district update and 3-5 year plan.
Resolution 13-014, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Collective
Bargaining Agreement with Local Union No. 589 of the International Brotherhood
of Teamsters for General Government Employees Effective January 1, 2013
through December 31, 2015
Line item transfer - Professional Services funds (Non-Departmental to City Clerk)
Motion: Mark Welch moved to approve adopting the consent agenda as amended.
Michelle Sandoval seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
NEW BUSINESS
Main Street Services Agreement 2013 and Tax Incentive Program
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City Manger David Timmons reviewed the packet materials, noting that action requested
would extend the 2012 Main Street Memorandum of Understanding for
2013. This approves the City's participation in the state Main Street tax incentive
program which allows a utility taxpayer to make a contribution to Main Street and receive
a 75% credit against the taxpayer's utility tax in the following year. The amount of
$100,000 (same as last year) is proposed each year 2013-16 in return for Main Street to
perform services on behalf of the City.
There was brief Council discussion regarding the financial details of the program and a
report from Executive Director Mari Mullen on the planned bird abatement program.
Public Comment
Jim Todd commented on the bird abatement program.
Motion: Michelle Sandoval moved to approve the City Manager to make a $100,000 tax
incentive program contribution to Main Street in 2013, and to enter into a Memorandum
of Understanding with Main Street for 2013 for services consistent with the 2013 work
plan. Mark Welch seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER REPORT
Authorization for Mayor to Send Letter to State Legislature concerning Possible
Ferry Service Cuts to the PT-Coupeville Run
Ms. Sandoval suggested additions to the proposed letter as follows: in the "slow down
plan paragraph, change the sentence to read: The "slow down plan" should be
considered as one alternative to avoid service cuts. Also add an additional sentence
to the end of that paragraph that reads: "While we recognize that this plan is not the
entire solution to the WSF budget issues it is one way in which current proposed cuts
in service could be offset without immediate additional revenue."
Motion: Catharine Robinson moved to approve authorizing the Mayor to send a letter
to the State Legislature concerning possible ferry service cuts to the Port Townsend-
Coupeville run including minor additions. Deborah Stinson seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Timmons reported on the City Lake project (lake is being refilled), the status of the
Esplanade bid, succession planning, and first quarter revenues.
SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT OR FUTURE AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING AND/OR
STUDY SESSION
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
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Council Finance and Budget Committee Report
Deputy Finance Director Corena Stern presented the monthly budget report and
answered questions from the Council.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Attest:
Pamela Kolacy, MMC
City Clerk
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