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Port Angeles, Washington
June 30, 2008
CALL TO ORDER-
SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Braun called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at
4:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present:
Mayor Braun, Deputy Mayor Wharton [via speaker phone],
Councilmembers Di Guilio, Kidd, Perry, Rogers, and
Williams.
Members Absent:
None.
Staff Present:
Manager Madsen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Upton, G. Cutler,
T. Gallagher, D. McKeen, Y. Ziomkowski, T. Pierce, E.
Kovatch, N. West, S. Roberds, B. Coons, G. Brooks, and
P. Bartholick.
Public Present:
K. Russell, P. Morris, B. Gieseke, N. Gamroth, S.
McClellan, O. Campbell, W. Beier, D. Reiss, P.
Lamoureux, T. Deeney, and M. McCarty. All others
present in the audience failed to sign the roster.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Braun.
Mayor Braun opened the meeting stating that, just as the Constitution of the United
States sets forth the basic relationships and separation of powers between branches of
the Federal Government, there is a separation of powers and responsibilities for good
government in the State of Washington and in our City government. Over the past
several weeks, the actions of individual Councilmembers appear to offend these basic
principles. This behavior has damaged the ability of the City Council to function, and
it has been impacting the ability of the City administration to serve Council and carry
out their duties to manage the affairs of the City. These Councilmembers' actions
cause concern that the City could face legal and financial liability. The Mayor
indicated the special meeting had been called to discuss the implications of the actions
of the City Council and personnel.
ADJOURN TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Following clarification from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Braun adjourned the meeting to
Executive Session for approximately 45 minutes under the authority of RCW
42.30.110(1 )(f), to receive and evaluate complaints or charges brought against a public
officer or employee; RCW 42.30.110(1 )(g), to review the performance of a public
employee; and RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i), potential litigation. The Executive Session
convened at 4:15 p.m., and at 5:00 p.m., the Executive Session was extended for an
additional 20 minutes by announcement ofthe Mayor.
RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION:
The Executive Session concluded at 5:18 p.m., and the Council convened in regular
open sessIOn.
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Individual Councilmembers provided commentaries regarding their support of City
staff, the need to further the City's goals by working with a facilitator, and the need to
work as a team. It was agreed that staff would return with a recommendation as to a
facilitator.
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June 30, 2008
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:28 p.m.
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