TOWN OF
NOVEMBER 19, 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 2008 Preliminary Budget opened at 7:02 p.m. With no comments from the public, the hearing closed at 7:03 p.m.
The Public Hearing on 2008 Property Tax opened at 7:04 p.m. With no comments from the public, the hearing closed at 7:05 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS and
PRESENTATIONS
ADDITIONS,
CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Council Member David Goodroe requested that the Fire Dept. siren issue be added as Item #4 in Unfinished Business.
Motion to approve the
Agenda as amended was made by David Goodroe and seconded by William
Talbott. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0
No, 0 Abstentions.
CITIZEN’S
PARTICIPATION
Citizen Dean Snyder told the Council that there is a fifth
wheel trailer parked at a residence on
VOUCHER REVIEW
COMMITTEE
The Voucher Review Committee for the December 17, 2007 meeting consists of Walter Wright and David Goodroe. William Talbott will be the alternate.
CONSENT
AGENDA
Council Member Walter Wright said that there were errors in the last months Minutes, specifically on Page 2 where it listed his position in the Cathlamet Fire Dept. as Assistant Chief instead of the correct title of Captain. Council Member Wright also said that the $37,000.00 for the study on emergency communications in the County was not a loan.
John Hannah made a
motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, second by Danielle
Erickson. The consent agenda
consists of the Minutes of October 15, 2007 regular Meeting, Vouchers for
October and Treasurer’s report for October 2007. Motion carried Yes 5, No 0, Abstentions
0.
ORDINANCES
Town Attorney William Faubion read Ordinance No. 496; an
ordinance designating the new Fire Hall meeting room as the official meeting
place of the Town Council for the second, third and final reading. Motion to approve Ordinance No. 496 for
the second, third and final reading was made by David Goodroe and seconded by
Danielle Erickson. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0
Abstentions
Ordinance No. 497; an Ordinance approving the 2008
Preliminary Budget was read by Attorney Faubion for the first reading. Motion to approve Ordinance No. 497 for the
first reading was made by David Goodroe and seconded by Danielle Erickson. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0
Abstentions.
Ordinance No. 498; an Ordinance Adopting Standards for Access
Permits on State Managed Highways and WSDOT Standards for Access Permitting on
State Managed Highways under Chapter 468-51 WAC and Chapter 468-52 WAC was read
by Town Attorney William Faubion for the first reading. Motion to approve Ordinance No. 498 for
first reading was made by Walter Wright and seconded by William Talbott. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0
Abstentions.
Ordinance No. 499; an Ordinance Amending the 2007 Budget was
read by Town Attorney William Faubion for the first reading. Motion to approve Ordinance No. 499 for the
first reading was made by David Goodroe and seconded by William Talbott. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0
Abstentions.
Town Attorney William Faubion read Resolution No. 253; a
Resolution establishing the 2008 Property Tax. Motion to approve Resolution No. 253 was
made by John Hannah and seconded by Danielle Erickson. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0
Abstentions
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
Motion to approve the
contract with
Mayor Swart told the audience that the Town Council has
expressed an interest in engaging a consultant to develop a process for creating
a public, private sector development primarily along the waterfront. Mayor Swart said that the Town
authorized a submission for a grant from CTED and the grant was not funded. The Mayor said that Melissa Taylor of
CWCOG has convinced some of the CTED managers to meet with a small contingent of
town and county representatives to discuss the proposal and perhaps identify
ways to either strengthen the grant request or answer any questions about how to
make the proposal more competitive.
The Mayor said that this is an encouraging sign because of the
willingness of CTED to come and discuss what the town is trying to
accomplish. Mayor Swart told the
Council that he recommends the Town meet with the state and find out what might
be available for future funds and wait until the Town has secured the land for
the new Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Council Member David Goodroe told the Mayor that the $3,500.00 offered by
the Port District #1 and the $10,000.00 from the Town was not conditioned upon a
match. Mr. Goodroe said that this
money was allocated for the first steps of a Memorandum of Understanding and
that the Council had discussed the possibility of a grant to cover the other
$40,000.00 which is why he had recommended a benchmark to the Council of
$10,000.00 to reevaluate how the town was spending its money and what it was
for. Council Member Goodroe said
that in a meeting with the developer it became evident that the potential
development clock has slowed down quite a bit and he is encouraged by that. Mr.
Goodroe said that he feels the Town is still in the position of trying to figure
out exactly what it should prepare for under development scenarios and that the
consultant that was authorized by Council in September has the needed experience
to accomplish this. Council Member
Goodroe asked the consultant to speak to the Town and clarify the situation
after he has spoken to the potential developers and determined what the
mechanisms are and send a list of dates that they would be available to meet
with the Council. Council Member
Goodroe said that it should only cost around $1,000.00 for the consultant to
research the developers intentions and report back to the Town. Council Member Walter Wright told the
Council that a member of the Planning Commission had indicated that they should
be involved in the study. Mayor
Swart said that a member of the Planning Commission told him that he did not
understand the need for bringing in an outside consultant. By consensus it was agreed to have the
Mayor contact CTED and arrange a meeting to discuss the issue. Council Member
David Goodroe invited members of Council to attend a meeting with the Longhoni
& Foster consultants when they come to town in December. Council Member John Hannah said that he
would like to see the Town Attorney examine the consultant contract before the
study is conducted. Council Member Goodroe said that he would provide a copy of
the contract to the attorney.
Council Member Wally Wright suggested moving the possible
solar heating option for the Pool higher on the priority list of 2008 Pool
projects. Mayor Swart said that he
was told by the USDA director that a solar heating system would be considered a
major capital improvement and would be eligible to apply for grant
implementation in 2009.
Clerk/Treasurer
Mayor Swart told the Council that he had received a call from
Assistant Fire Chief Fred Johnson telling him that due to other obligations, the
committee to investigate solutions for the Fire Hall siren has not met. The Mayor asked that absent a report
from the committee, if there were any motions regarding the current siren
situation. Council Member David Goodroe
made a motion to allow the siren to be used for actual fires and second
tone-outs. John Hannah seconded the motion. After discussion, it was decided to
amend the motion to approve up to $1,000.00 for technical changes that will
allow the modification. Motion to amend
the motion to include up to $1,000.00 for technical costs was made by David
Goodroe and seconded by John Hannah.
Motion to amend the motion carried 4 Yes, 1 No, 0 Abstentions.
Council Member William Talbott cast the “No” vote. Motion to approve the original motion as
amended carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.
NEW
BUSINESS
Developer Todd Nicholson approached the Council with a request to add a four lot short subdivision adjacent to the Marina Estates. Mr. Nicholson said that his investigation indicated that the Town does not currently have a short subdivision ordinance and that this would be an obstacle for his development. Mr. Nicholson was referred to the Planning Commission by Council Member David Goodroe. Town Attorney William Faubion said that he will create a short plat ordinance at the direction of the Council and told Mr. Nicholson that the Planning Commission will make recommendations regarding approval of the short plat.
In response to the Planning Commission recommendation of
removing parking restrictions on weekend parking on
Mayor Swart noted that the Planning Commission had indicated they were not ready to make recommendations as to the creation of four new parking spaces in front of Town Hall until after remodel plans are approved.
Motion to approve the
contract with Long
Council Member David Goodroe suggested that the Town accept
the offer from the Fire Department to burn the house at 135
Motion to accept the
proposed lease between Jerry DeBriae and the Town of
MAYOR REPORT – Richard Swart
A copy of the Mayor’s report is included in the Minutes.
Mayor Swart requested an Executive Session regarding personnel, property acquisition and potential litigation.
CLERK/TREASURER REPORT – Virginia Welker
TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT – William Faubion
Attorney William Faubion told the Council that Superior Court
Judge Mike Sullivan requested permission to spend the night at the new Fire Hall
when he is in town for Superior Court.
Attorney Faubion said that the Town could enter into an interlocal
agreement with
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
POOL – Walter Wright & William Talbott
PUBLIC SAFETY – Walter Wright & John Hannah
STREETS & DOCKS – Danielle Erickson & John Hannah
WATER & SEWER – Walter Wright & David Goodroe
ANNEXATION – Danielle Erickson & Walter Wright
REVENUE & SALARIES – William Talbott & David Goodroe
REVITALIZATION – David Goodroe & Danielle Erickson
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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EXECUTIVE SESSION –
The regular meeting of the Town Council was recessed at 9:20 p.m. The Executive Session began at 9:26 p.m. The Executive Session ended at 10:07 p.m. with no action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:07 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Virginia L. Welker
Clerk/Treasurer