TOWN OF CATHLAMET

May 18, 2009

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 18, 2009 at the Cathlamet Fire Department, 255 Second St., Cathlamet, WA.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL – Clerk/Treasurer Sylvia Costich

Present: Council Members Bob Rendler, Walter Wright, David Goodroe, William Talbott, Steve McNicholas and Mayor Richard Swart.

Absent: 0

Also present were Town Attorney Thomas Doumit, Clerk/Treasurer Sylvia Costich, Public Works Superintendent David Vik, Wahkiakum Eagle reporter Rick Nelson, Assistant Fire Chiefs Fred Johnson and Bill Faubion, Gray & Osborne, Inc. engineer Ken Alexander and members of the public.

ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

Motion to approve agenda was made by Bob Rendler and seconded by Walter Wright. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

VOUCHER REVIEW COMMITTEE

1. Voucher Review Committee Report – Bob Rendler and Steve McNicholas reported no errors and accepted the vouchers.

2. The Voucher Review Committee for the June 15, 2009 meeting consists of David Goodroe and Walter Wright. William Talbott will be the alternate.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda made by David Goodroe, second by William Talbott. The consent agenda consists of the Minutes of April 20, 2009 Regular Meeting continued to

April 27, 2009, the Special Meeting Minutes of April 29 2009, Payroll for April 2009 in the amount of $28,518.74, EMS stipends for April in the amount of $2,470.49 and Vouchers for May in the amount of $47,328.74. With no changes to the consent agenda the motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

CITIZEN’S PARTICIPATION

None

PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

Mayor Swart reported that the Wahkiakum Community Network had presented the Town of Cathlamet with a plaque in recognition of their community service which was accepted by

Council Member Steve McNicholas in the Mayor's absence.

Mayor Swart said that there will be a Public Hearing before a Special Council meeting in cooperation with the Planning Commission in order to discuss the proposed Zoning Ordinance revision. The date selected is June 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

The Public Hearing on the Six-Year Plan for Road and Street Improvements opened at 7:11 p.m. With no comment from the public in favor or against the Plan, the hearing closed at 7:13 p.m. Councilman Wright asked about status of repair for streets that are not subject to TIB reimbursement.

ORDINANCES

Ordinance No. 516; An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 510 Adjusting Revenues and Expenditures for the 2009 budget of the Town of Cathlamet was read by Town Attorney Tom Doumit. Clerk/Treasurer Sylvia Costich gave a summary of the amendments.

Motion to approve Budget Ordinance No. 516 was made by David Goodroe and seconded by Bob Rendler. Discussion: Council Member Goodroe said that the Finance Committee wants to reduce the amount of the USDA loan and use about half of the fund 402 balance. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

RESOLUTIONS

Town Attorney Thomas Doumit read Resolution No. 266-09; a Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of the Wahkiakum County-Town of Cathlamet Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan. Mayor Swart advised the Council that the Resolution is routine and required.

Motion to approve Resolution No. 266-09 was made by David Goodroe and seconded by Bob Rendler. Discussion: Bill Faubion asked for clarification as to what document this motion referred to. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

Town Attorney Thomas Doumit read Resolution No. 267-09; a Resolution Approving the Annual Review of the Comprehensive Six-Year Street Program.

Motion to approve Resolution No. 267-09 was made by Bob Rendler and seconded by David Goodroe. Discussion: none. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

NEW BUSINESS –

Item 13.c - Solar heating for the Pool was taken out-of-sequence so that the presenter could return to his home in Portland at an earlier time.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

a. Gray & Osborne, Inc. engineer Ken Alexander reported that there was no news about STAG funds at this time. Mr. Alexander had emailed the Council with a request as to what the Town would like to do in regards to the WWTP project, and how much debt they feel is acceptable to incur in the process. Council Members Bob Rendler and David Goodroe both stated their concern about raising the sewer rates. Mr. Alexander cautioned that the Town would not want to be placed in a situation where the Department of Ecology could put a moratorium on new sewer hookups. Mayor Swart said that he would set up a Special Meeting to determine what the maximum acceptable sewer rate could be for utility customers.

The Council meeting was recessed at 8:33 p.m. The meeting resumed at 8:39 p.m.

b. Ken Alexander explained actions taken to submit proposed Amendment #10 from Gray & Osborne, Inc. to prepare structural engineering specifications for Town Hall structural repair work,. Council Member David Goodroe said that he had not been able to contact the other engineering firm that he would like to have submit a bid. The issue was put over to the June 15, 2009 Council meeting in order to acquire an additional bid from another firm.

c. Council Member Steve McNicholas told the Council that an anemometer costs $9,000. He is investigating the possibility of getting an anemometer on loan to test wind speeds at the potential wind farm site. Council Member Walter Wright said that he would prefer to put the anemometer up prior to fixing the road spending money on road repairs. Mr. Wright said that a four-wheel drive vehicle can navigate the road at this time. Mr. McNicholas said that he will report back at the next meeting.

d. After discussion, Mayor Swart asked the Council for a motion to take the issue of the WFP Clinic Interlocal Funding agreement authorization item off the table where it had been placed at the April 20, 2009 meeting. There was no motion made as the Council wants to wait and see what the County is planning on doing with the issue.

e. Motion to take the issue of the Water Main loan (USDA-RD) TOC application for reduced USDA-RD loan ($487,000=$281,000 SR 4 + $206,000 Columbia St.) off the table (4/20/09) was made by David Goodroe and seconded by Bob Rendler. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

Mayor Swart called for a vote on original motion. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

f. Assistant Fire Chief Fred Johnson explained the need for the changes in the EMS rate/service fees to the Council. Mr. Johnson said that he will supply a chart to the Council at the next meeting which will illustrate the distribution of the fees between the patient, insurance company, etc. There was no motion to accept the changes at this time.

NEW BUSINESS

a. Motion to release information the WCOG for the purpose of a proposed Joint Medical Insurance Stabilization Pool proposal was made by David Goodroe and seconded by William Talbott. Discussion: Councilman Goodroe explained the benefit of sharing this information. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.

b. Motion to confirm the Mayor's appointments to the Cathlamet Blanche Bradley Public Library Board of Trustees was made by Steve McNicholas and seconded by Bob Rendler. Discussion: none. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions. The list of appointees and their terms are attached to these minutes.

c. Item C was taken out-of-sequence earlier in the meeting.

d. Assistant Fire Chief Fred Johnson asked permission to begin procurement efforts to acquire a Wildland Fire Engine. Motion to authorize Mr. Johnson and the Cathlamet Fire Department to begin the process was made by David Goodroe and seconded by Walter Wright. Discussion: none. Motion carried 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions.