TOWN OF
JULY 16, 2007
COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Richard Swart
The regular council meeting for the Town of
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL –
Clerk/Treasurer
Those Council members present were David Goodroe, John
Hannah, William Talbott, Walter Wright and Danielle Erickson. Others present
were Clerk/Treasurer
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
The Public Hearing on the Six-Year Street Plan began at 7:02 p.m. With no comments from the Public, the Hearing closed at 7:03 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS and
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Richard Swart read a Proclamation in honor of Ms. Effie Wright and her generous donation of $10,000.00 to assist the Town in the purchase of property to be used for parking.
ADDITIONS,
CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Swart asked that the subject of recommendations from Town Attorney William Faubion regarding development fees be added to the Agenda as Item #7 under New Business.
Motion to approve the
Agenda as amended was made by John Hannah and seconded by David Goodroe. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0
Abstentions.
CITIZEN’S
PARTICIPATION
VOUCHER REVIEW
COMMITTEE
The Voucher Review Committee for the August 20, 2007 meeting consists of David Goodroe and Danielle Erickson. John Hannah will be the alternate.
CONSENT
AGENDA
David Goodroe made a
motion to approve the Consent Agenda, second by William Talbott. The consent agenda consists of the
Minutes of June 18, 2007 regular Meeting, June 21, 2007 Special Meeting,
Vouchers for June and Treasurer’s report for June 2007. Council Member David
Goodroe requested that the Minutes for the Special Meeting be changed to reflect
that payment for soil stabilization and erosion mitigation work from Stouder
Construction will come from Water and Sewer Reserves, not Timber Reserves. Motion to amend the Minutes of the Special
Meeting was made by David Goodroe and seconded by William Talbott. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0
Abstentions. Motion to approve the
consent agenda as amended carried 5 Yes 5, 0 No, 0
Abstentions.
ORDINANCES
Mayor Richard Swart read Resolution No. 249; a Resolution
Adopting the Comprehensive Six-Year Street Plan. Motion to approve Resolution No. 249 was
made by David Goodroe and seconded by John Hannah. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0
Abstentions.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
Mayor Swart reported
to the Council that the funding from the State Transportation Improvement Board
to pay for Engineering Supplement #4 has come through and has been executed as
authorized in the Special Council Meeting of June 21,
2007.
NEW
BUSINESS
Mayor Swart said that he was removing Item #1, Authorization to Purchase Land for the Wastewater Treatment Program because the Town is not prepared to move further with the seller until the survey has be examined and analyzed. The subject will be discussed at the next regular meeting.
Mayor Swart requested authorization to spend up to $1,500.00 for the purpose of having TCA Architecture evaluate the current Town Hall building for structural stability and design. Citizen Dean Snyder interjected his opinion that money spent on an assessment of the Town Hall building should go to local contractors. Another citizen, Steve McNicholas suggested that professional licensed architects should be used to do the assessment because of the liability issues that may be involved including seismic considerations. Motion to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,500 from the Current Expense Fund to pay for an assessment of the Town Hall structure by TCA Architecture was made by David Goodroe and seconded by Danielle Erickson. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.
Authorization to
purchase a hand-held Meter
Council Member David Goodroe distributed materials from
Intelligent Community Solutions, a company that provides services to communities
including wastewater treatment, telecommunications and others. Council Member Goodroe said that the ICS
has held several informational meetings specifically relating to the Town’s
current Wastewater Treatment Plant project. Goodroe said that the company has
offered to build the Town a new Wastewater Treatment Plant to be operated by
them under contract for a period of twenty years in exchange for the right to
develop waterfront property in the Town including the current sewer
lagoons. The proposition includes
constructing a conference center, new marina, professional office space, and
hotel. Council Member Goodroe
emphasized that if the Town agrees to the proposition, it would forever change
the way of life for Cathlamet residents.
Mayor Swart told the Council that he would like to engage a qualified
consultant to evaluate the offer and to represent the Town’s interests and
explain any potential ramifications. LCEDC Director Richard Erickson explained
potential benefits to the Town. The Council concluded that a committee should be
formed to recruit a consultant that will be able to provide the Town with
recommendations regarding the proposal.
Motion to approve formation of a
process to recruit a qualified consultant to provide the Town with
recommendations regarding the proposal was made by David Goodroe and seconded by
Walter Wright. Motion carried 5
Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.
Motion to approve the
one-time water bill adjustment request from Hotel Cathlamet was made by David
Goodroe and seconded by William Talbott.
Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.
Motion to approve
Phase II of the Columbia Ridge Estates as recommended by the Planning Commission
was made by William Talbott and seconded by Walter Wright. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0
Abstentions
Mayor Swart told the Council that Town Attorney William
Faubion has requested that the Council review fees used by
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
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
Council Member John Hannah said that the plan for
POOL – Walter Wright & William Talbott
Mayor Swart told the Council that the propane tanks at the Pool needed emergency repairs due to vandalism to them. The Mayor said that he has an estimate from a fencing company somewhere in the area of $4,000 to enclose the tanks. Motion to authorize Mayor Swart to seek estimates for a fence around the propane tanks was made by David Goodroe and seconded by Walter Wright. Motion carried 4 Yes, 1 No, 0 Abstentions. Council Member John Hannah cast the No vote.
Motion to authorize Mayor Swart to resolve fencing problem at the Pool propane tanks as long as the cost was within $3,500.00 was made by Walter Wright and seconded by David Goodroe. Motion carried 4 Yes, 1 No, 0 Abstentions. Council Member John Hannah cast the No vote.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Walter Wright & John Hannah
Council Member John Hannah asked what the plans were for the broken chunks of sidewalk that were removed from in front of the Pool. Mayor Swart responded that a farmer has offered to take the debris to his farm.
STREETS & DOCKS – Danielle Erickson & John Hannah
Mayor Swart reported that the Broadway construction project will begin on July 23rd and should be complete by September 27, 2007. The Mayor said that there had been a pre-construction meeting held earlier in the day and that everything looks to be on schedule.
WATER & SEWER – Walter Wright & David Goodroe
ANNEXATION – Danielle Erickson & Walter Wright
REVENUE & SALARIES – William Talbott & David Goodroe
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – David Goodroe & Danielle Erickson
ANNOUNCEMENTS
–
EXECUTIVE SESSION –
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Virginia L. Welker
Clerk/Treasurer