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CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 4, 2007
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session the fourth
day of June, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend City Council Chambers of
City Hall, Mayor Mark Welch presiding.
ROLL CALL
Council members present at roll call were Frank Benskin, Laurie Medlicott,
Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, and Mark Welch. George Randels was
excused. Geoff Masci arrived during the workshop.
Staff members present were City Attorney John Watts, Public Works Director
Ken Clow, Long Range Planning Director Rick Sepler, Public Works Director Ken
Clow, City Engineer Dave Peterson, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes proposed to the agenda.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Welch presented the following proclamations:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, accepted by Kellie Ragan
Amateur Radio Week, accepted by John Ebner
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Consent or non-agenda items)
There were no comments from the public.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Ms. Robinson moved for approval of the following items on the consent
agenda. Mr. Benskin seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0, by voice
vote.
Approval of Bills. Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 101510 through 101520 in the amount of $1 ,424.13
Vouchers 101521 through 101647 in the amount of $812,195.76
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Vouchers 101661 through 101661 in the amount of $524.00
Vouchers 101662 through 101674 in the amount of $6,786.69
Vouchers 101648 through 101660 in the amount of $34,441.29
Vouchers 518071 through 518079 in the amount of $93,447.86
Approval of Minutes:
May 14, 2007
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION 07-015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXTEND THE CURRENT CONTRACT WITH DM DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION AND BILLING WITHIN THE
CITY FOR A SECOND FIVE-YEAR TERM
Public Works Director Ken Clow reviewed the packet material. He noted that the
contractual arrangement has been working well and that there is nothing that
precludes the City from continuing to deal with issues as they arise to improve
service under the terms of the contract.
There was no public comment.
Motion: Mr. Benskin moved for approval of Resolution 05-015. Ms. Robinson
seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor Welch noted he will be out of town for a few weeks in June and July but
will propose some advisory board appointments before he leaves.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Timmons reported on:
Library small grants received in the amount of $7000
Emergency Influent Pump Replacement sole source procurement
County Health Department has asked that the City maintain its contribution of
alcohol excise tax to the County for health programs. Staff is preparing a report
and recommendation so that the Council can make that policy decision.
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Cable television: Millennium has notified customers of a dollar rate increase;
changes in the programming lineup will result in reassignment of channel
numbers for PTTV.
Letter received from Michael Anderson, Assistant Secretary of Marine Operations
at Washington state Ferries regarding status of Port Townsend ferries, will be
distributed to the Council.
The Park and Recreation Advisory Board will take the summer off until the City
begins the budget cycle; a subcommittee of the group will continue to work on
the Haller Fountain project.
Council will be focusing on critical issues regarding Sims Way in June so most
other business will be delayed.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Mr. Benskin stated he would like the Council to discuss using banked capacity for
funding for the Library.
Ms. Robinson stated that the Finance & Budget Committee budget discussions
would be centering around revenues so this will be considered.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Mayor Welch noted that a workshop meeting would follow immediately.
Attest:
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City Clerk
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