TOWN OF CATHLAMET

FEBRUARY 19, 2008

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. Tuesday February 19, 2008.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

ROLL CALL – Interim Clerk Treasurer Sylvia Costich

 

Those Council members present were David Goodroe, William Talbott, Walter Wright and Danielle Erickson. Council Member John Hannah was absent. Others present were Town Attorney William Faubion, Wahkiakum Eagle reporter Rick Nelson, under Sheriff Jon Dearmore, Attorney Thomas Doumit and citizen Dean Snyder

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

Mayor Richard Swart read a Proclamation thanking Attorney William Faubion for his years of service as the Town Attorney.

 

Mayor Swart presented a letter of appreciation to under Sheriff Jon Dearmore thanking the V.I.P’s parking patrol for their efforts to help the Town with the parking problems on Main Street.

 

ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

 

Motion to approve the Agenda was made by William Talbott and seconded by David Goodroe.  Motion carried 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

 

CITIZEN’S PARTICIPATION

 

Dean Snyder asked if there was a setback ordinance regarding hedge heights on corners at intersections. Mr. Snyder said that he had observed a near collision at 2nd and Chester St. where there is currently a hedge. Mr. Snyder also said that he feels there should be parking on only one side of Columbia St. between Maple and Alder St. to relieve congestion in the area.  Mayor Swart said that he will refer the comments to the Planning Commission.

 

VOUCHER REVIEW COMMITTEE

 

The Voucher Review Committee for the March 17, 2008 meeting consists of Walter Wright and John Hannah.  David Goodroe 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 January 22, 2008 regular Meeting, one-time water bill adjustment request, Vouchers for January and Treasurer’s report for January 2008.  With no changes to the consent agenda the motion carried 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

 

ORDINANCES

 

Ordinance No. 500; an Ordinance Amending CMC 3.75.040 Relating to Planning, Permits and Fees was read by Town Attorney William Faubion for the first reading.  Motion to approve Ordinance No. 500 for the first reading was made by David Goodroe and seconded by Danielle Erickson.  Motion carried 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

 

Attorney William Faubion read Ordinance No. 501; an Ordinance Relating to Passage of Ordinances, and Repealing Ordinance No. 82 for the first reading.  Motion to approve Ordinance No. 501 for the first reading was made by David Goodroe and seconded by William Talbott.  Motion carried 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

Under Sheriff Jon Dearmore gave the Sheriff Department report to Council. Officer Dearmore said that the Sheriff Dept. had been hit by budget cuts and have had to eliminate some positions but are sharing duties in order to keep the department running smoothly. Officer Dearmore said that the Citizen’s Academy had been a great success with quite a few participants. Dearmore said that participants learn about the operation of the Sheriff Dept., ride along with officers and learn about local law enforcement. Officer Dearmore told the Council that the Sheriff Dept. will continue to do their best to enforce the Town’s municipal code.

 

Motion to approve the revised contract with AccuSource was made by David Goodroe and seconded by William Talbott.  Motion carried 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

 

 

Council Member Walter Wright said that he had not had time to research the issue of the mailboxes in the town limits. Motion to table the issue of the mailboxes in the town limits was made by Walter Wright and seconded by David Goodroe.  Motion carried 4 Yes, 0 no, 0 Abstentions.

 

 

 

 

Motion to approve the Planning Commission recommendation of approving Columbia Ridge Estates Phase II was made by David Goodroe and seconded by Walter Wright.  During discussion Dean Snyder stated that he felt the drainage pond at the subdivision site be fenced for safety purposes.  Mayor Swart said that he would forward the concern to the building official for a recommendation.  Attorney William Faubion recommended that the Town require the connecting road be completed and to be brought up to town standards in order to provide proper fire protection.  Motion to amend the motion to include requiring the connecting road to be completed to town standards was made by Walter Wright and seconded by David Goodroe.  Motion as amended carried 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions. Main motion carried 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Motion to authorize Mayor Swart to sign the contract with TCA Architecture, Inc. for the architectural assessment of Town Hall was made by David Goodroe and seconded by Walter Wright.  Motion carried 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

 

Motion to authorize Mayor Swart to sign the contract for the new Town Attorney, Thomas Doumit, was made by David Goodroe and seconded by William Talbott.  Motion carried 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

 

Motion to grant the cost-of-living increase for janitorial services of Mary Heagy was made by David Goodroe and seconded by William Talbott.  Motion carried 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

 

Motion to authorize funds in the amount of $8,380.00 for the clean-up of Erickson Park was made by Danielle Erickson and seconded by David Goodroe.  Motion carried 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

 

Motion to authorize part-time financial analyst Sylvia Costich as temporary signor on Town bank accounts, online banking, safe deposit box, LGIP and checks and warrants until a new Clerk/Treasurer is hired and to remove the former C/T from all was made by David Goodroe and seconded by Walter Wright.  Motion carried 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

 

Motion to approve the annual contract with the Lower Columbia Economic Development Council was made by William Talbott and seconded by Danielle Erickson.  Motion carried 3 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions. Council Member David Goodroe recused himself as he is the current LCEDC Director.

 

There was no Council action taken on a letter from the WSU Horizon group requesting permission to use the old fire hall as a community center.

 

MAYOR REPORT – Richard Swart

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

 

CLERK/TREASURER REPORT – Interim Clerk Treasurer Sylvia Costich

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

 

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

 

Council Member David Goodroe said that there are two errors in the budget, specifically the $10,000 allocated for the demolition of 135 Columbia St. and the $6,000 to be transferred out of Cumulative Reserve for equipment have been included twice.  Council Member Goodroe recommended correcting this issue by removing one of the entries for the $10,000 and the $6,000 and Council Member Walter Wright suggested that the remaining $6,000 be assigned to the Water Cumulative Reserve Fund 402 as the Public Works truck is most often used in the course of water system related activities.  Council Member Goodroe also recommended eliminating the transfer of funds in the amount of $5,000 from the Water/Sewer fund to the Sewer Cumulative Reserve fund.  It was agreed by consensus to support the proposed changes.

 

REVITALIZATION – David Goodroe & Danielle Erickson

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS –

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION –

 

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.

 

 

____________________                                            _____________________________

Richard A. Swart                                                          Sylvia G. Costich

Mayor                                                                          Interim Clerk/Treasurer