TOWN OF CATHLAMET

MAY 21, 2007

COUNCIL MEETING

CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Richard Swart

The regular council meeting for the Town of Cathlamet was called to order by Mayor Richard Swart at 7:00 P.M. Monday May 21, 2007.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL – Clerk/Treasurer Virginia Welker

Those Council members present were David Goodroe, John Hannah, William Talbott, Walter Wright and Danielle Erickson. Others present were Clerk/Treasurer Virginia Welker, Town Attorney William Faubion, Wahkiakum Eagle reporter Rick Nelson, Pool Manager Lynnette Ledgerwood, Assistant Fire Chief Fred Johnson and Citizens Jennifer Johnson, Dale Dutcher and Jack Tobin.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

Mayor Swart requested that the order of the agenda be amended to allow the Pool Manager report to follow the item amending Resolution No. 243 so that Ms. Ledgerwood could leave the meeting early.

An Executive session was requested by Mayor Richard Swart to discuss land acquisition following the regular meeting of the Town Council meeting. The session is expected to last for approximately 30 minutes.

Motion to approve the Agenda as amended was made by David Goodroe and seconded by Danielle Erickson. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

CITIZEN’S PARTICIPATION

VOUCHER REVIEW COMMITTEE

The Voucher Review Committee for the June 18, 2007 meeting consists of John Hannah and Danielle Erickson. Walter Wright will be the alternate.

CONSENT AGENDA

John Hannah made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, second by Walter Wright. The consent agenda consists of the Minutes of May 21, 2007 Regular Meeting, Vouchers for May and Treasurer’s report for May 2007. With no changes to the consent agenda the motion carried Yes 5, No 0, Abstentions 0.

ORDINANCES

Town Attorney William Faubion read Ordinance No. 492; an Ordinance Amending CMC 13.05.210 and CMC 13.05.270 Relating to Water Connections for the second, third and final reading. Motion to approve Ordinance No. 492 for the second, third and final reading was made by David Goodroe and seconded by William Talbott. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

Ordinance No. 493; an Ordinance relating to Sewer Rates and Amending CMC 13.20.030 was read by Town Attorney William Faubion for the second reading. Motion to approve Ordinance No. 493 for the second reading was made by David Goodroe and seconded by Walter Wright. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

RESOLUTIONS

Pool Manager Lynnette Ledgerwood read her recommended changes to Ordinance No. 242-07. Town Attorney William Faubion said that this Resolution should now be known as Resolution No. 243; a Resolution establishing the 2007 Fees and Schedules for the Julia Butler Hansen Municipal Swimming Pool. Motion to approve Resolution No. 243 was made by David Goodroe and seconded by William Talbott. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions

Resolution No. 244; a Resolution waiving the Competitive Bid Requirement for the purchase of a Bauer Breathing Air Compressor and Containment Fill Station was summarized by Attorney William Faubion. Faubion said that currently the Skamokawa Fire Dept. has a Bauer compressor and that the Cathlamet Fire Dept. has already been trained on the use of the Bauer compressor, so it would eliminate the need for additional training of Fire Dept. personnel if a compatible compressor was acquired. Motion to approve Resolution No. 244 was made by Walter Wright and seconded by David Goodroe. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

Pool Manager Lynette Ledgerwood requested permission to purchase a new replacement lifeguard tower at the cost of $1,600.00. Motion to approve the purchase was made by Walter Wright and seconded by David Goodroe. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions. Ms. Ledgerwood gave a brief report to the Council including the fact that she has been interviewing lifeguard applicants.

PUBLIC COMMENT

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Motion to approve a one-time water bill adjustment for Bruce Holland was made by David Goodroe and seconded by Walter Wright. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

NEW BUSINESS

Planning Commission Chairman Fred Johnson told the Council that there will be a Public Hearing held at the June 6, 2007 Planning Commission meeting regarding the proposed updates to the Comprehensive Plan.

The Council rejected a request from the Pioneer Community Foundation to waive the building permit fee for restoration work on the Pioneer Church that had been done last summer. Spokesman Dale Dutcher told the Council that he was new to the organization and did not realize that the Council had previously authorized the PCA to pay for its building permits at the end of the year rather than before work is begun, and that he did not have a copy of the contractors statement in the amount of $34,418.43 which is what the permit fee is based on. Council Member Walter Wright suggested that the Town could not waive the fee as it would be considered a gift of public funds and would be an illegal act. Attorney William Faubion confirmed that this act would be a gift of public funds. Council Member Walter Wright commended the group for the work they have done to restore the church but emphasized that inspections should be performed as a safety precaution as well as an indication of quality of work performed by the contractor. Councilman Wright added that the Fire Department is trying to locate a fire hydrant near the Church that will accommodate the sprinkler system in the Church. Assistant Fire Chief Fred Johnson said that he would like to see the actual sprinkler system before it is hooked up. Council Member David Goodroe said that he has heard some dissatisfaction from citizens regarding the closure of the public restrooms beneath the Church stairs during Bald Eagle Fest. Mayor Swart suggested that the Town Council consider appointing a representative to attend a workshop with members of the PCA to discuss some of the issues raised at this meeting. Mr. Dutcher agreed and said that the PCA will pay for the building permit.

A joint motion was made to approve the one-time water bill adjustment requests from Royal Mitchell and Carol Cothren. Motion to approve requests of both Mitchell and Cothren was made by David Goodroe and seconded by John Hannah. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

Motion to approve the contract with Elochoman Valley Partners for the Erickson Park cleaning was made by David Goodroe and seconded by William Talbott. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

Motion to approve the application for a liquor license for River Rat, LLC was made by David Goodroe and seconded by William Talbott. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

Motion to authorize Mayor Swart to hire a surveyor to survey the potential location of the new Waste Water Treatment Plant on the condition that the school district agrees to the survey was made by David Goodroe and seconded by William Talbott. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

Motion to approve hiring the PUD to remove and replace rotten poles at the west end of Main Street was made by David Goodroe and seconded by John Hannah. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

Motion to authorize the Cathlamet Fire Department to call for bids on a new emergency generator was made by David Goodroe and seconded by Danielle Erickson. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

Motion to authorize partial payment to pool heating contractor with a retainage of 5% was made by Walter Wright and seconded by David Goodroe. Council Member David Goodroe said that he would like to see the retainage be more than 5% because the project is not complete until the heater is started and it is seen to be working properly. The heater cannot be started until the pool is filled with water which will not happen until after painting is completed. Motion carried 3 Yes, 2 No, 0 Abstentions.

MAYOR REPORT – Richard Swart

A copy of the Mayor’s report is included in the Minutes.

CLERK/TREASURER REPORT – Virginia Welker

A copy of the Clerk/Treasurer’s report is included in the Minutes.

TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT – William Faubion

Attorney William Faubion responded to a question from Assistant Fire Chief Fred Johnson in regards to the length of time necessary to advertise for bids for the new Fire Department generator. Attorney Faubion said that two weeks was the standard time needed to advertise for the bids and that a special Council meeting may be needed in order to accept the bid in the current construction timeline.

PUBLIC WORKS – David Vik

A copy of the Public Works report is included with the Minutes.

PLANNING COMMISSION –

A copy of the Planning Commission report is included with the Minutes.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

PARKS & PROPERTIES – Danielle Erickson & John Hannah

Mayor Swart reported that Marjorie Watkins has been hired on a part-time basis to work on cleaning up the parks. The Mayor also said that 5 ½ loads of logs have been harvested from Erickson Park and that the fallen trees have been removed and the holes filled.

POOL – Walter Wright & William Talbott

Pool Manager Lynnette Ledgerwood gave the pool report earlier in the meeting.

PUBLIC SAFETY – Walter Wright & John Hannah

Council Member Walter Wright noted that he still feels there needs to be a white stop line painted at the base of the driveway to the Post Office on River St. to help protect autos and pedestrians from being hit.

STREETS & DOCKS – Danielle Erickson & John Hannah

WATER & SEWER – Walter Wright & David Goodroe

Council Member David Goodroe reported that he, Mayor Swart, Walter Wright and Public Works Field Supervisor David Vik went to Olympia last week concerning the Town’s water rights. They were told that because the 2002 Water Plan did not specifically mention the water rights, that the Department of Ecology assumed that the Town wanted to relinquish the rights. Mayor Swart said that he explained to the DOE that this was not the case and that the Town had no intention of relinquishing the water rights.

ANNEXATION – Danielle Erickson & Walter Wright

REVENUE & SALARIES – William Talbott & David Goodroe

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT– David Goodroe & Danielle Erickson

Mayor Swart asked Council Member David Goodroe if he had completed the Town’s Mission Statement. Council Member Goodroe said that he has completed it and will provide a copy for the Town’s website.

DISCUSSION –

Council Member Walter Wright informed the Council that he will be out of town for the June Council meeting.

Mayor Swart asked the Council if they would consider delaying the October Council meeting for one week because he will be out of town.

ANNOUNCEMENTS –

Council Member David Goodroe told the Council that the “Taste of Wahkiakum” and Art Show will be held on Memorial Day weekend at the Elochoman Marina.

EXECUTIVE SESSION –

The regular meeting of the Town Council was recessed at 9:12 p.m. The Executive Session began at 9:15 p.m. The Executive Session ended at 10:07 p.m. with no action taken. The Council resumed the regular meeting at 10:07 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 10:07 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Virginia L. Welker

Clerk/Treasurer