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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/04/2005 5722 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington October 4, 2005 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Headrick called the special meeting of thc Port Angeles City Council to order SPECIAL MEETING: at 5:35 p.m. EXECUTIVE Mayor Headrick announced the need for an Executive Session for approximately one SESSION: half hour under the authority of RCW 42.30.110(g), to consider a personnel issue. Thc Executive Session convened at 5:35 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN The Executive Session concluded at 5:55 p.m., no action was taken, and the Council SESSION: reconvened in regular open session. ADJOURN SPECIAL The special meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. MEETING: CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Headrick called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order REGULAR MEETING: at 6:08 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Headrick, Councilmembers Braun, Ericksun, Pittis, Rogers, and Williams. Members Absent: Councilmember Munro. Staff Present: Manager Quiun, Attorney Bloor, M. Madsen, D. McKeen, T. Riepe, Y. Ziomkowski, C. Hagar, G. Kenworthy, J. Norberg, T. Pierce, D. Dickson, B. Coons, S. Martin, p. Ba~holic, N. Riggins, D. Hamlin, G. Brooks, and S. Roberds. Public Present: P. Lamoureux, C. Kidd, J. Hulett, M. Wiggins, G. Wiggins, R. Madsen, K. Madsen. All others present in the audience failed to sign the roster. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmeraber Erickson. ALLEGIANCE: PRESENTATIONS, l. Proclamation and Recognition of Mike Quinn: CEREMONIAL MATTERS & Mayor Headrick read a proclamation in recognition of City Manager Mike Quinn, PROCLAMATIONS: acknowledging his contributions to the City of Port Angeles, and wishing Mike and his family happiness in their future endeavors. He then opened the floor to the public. Proclamation and Recognition of Mike Quinn Those who spoke included County Commissioners Chapman, Tharinger and Doherty, who presented Manager Quinn with a certificate of appreciation; former Mayor Wiggins; Cherie Kidd; Bill Roberds representing the North Olympic Builders Association; former City Attorney Craig Knntson; Paul Lamoureux; and Peter Ripley. Manager Qtfrrm thanked everyone for the kind words, stating Port Angeles was a beautiful city with a bright future, and he was proud to have been a part of the City CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 4, 2005 Proclamation and team. Mayor Headrick expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to work with Recognition of Mike Quiun Manager Quinn, giving him a handshake and a hug on behalf of the Council, staffand (Cont'd) community. Councilmember Braun stated he was a part of the team that appointed Manager Quinn; he felt it had been a great decision. Manager Quinn again thanked everyone and promised to visit in the future. Proclamation in 2. Proclamation in Recognition of Donna Hamlin: Recognition of Donna Harnlin Mayor Headrick read a proclamation acknowledging Donna Ham. lin for almost 25 years of service as a PenCom Communications Officer and Supervisor. Ms. Hamlin will be leaving the City to accept a Communications Director position in Port Townsend. Police ChiefRiepe and Connnunications Manager Piggins both lauded Ms. Hamlin's efforts on behalf of the City and were proud of her accomplishments. Ms. Hamlin thanked everyone and stated it had been a privilege to serve the City of Port Angeles. Communities in Motion 3. Communities in Motion Day: Clallam Transit: Day: Clallam Transit Mayor Headrick read a proclamation designating October 13, 2005, as "Communities in Motion Day" and encouraged citizens to become more active in promoting public transit and to celebrate the Clallam Transit System's 25-year service anniversary. He presented the proclamation to Terry Weed of Clallam Transit, who thanked the Council on behalf of the Transit Board and extended his appreciation to Manager Quiun. Walk Across Washington 4. Walk Across Washington Week: Week Mayor Headrick read a proclamation establishing October 15, 2005, as "Walk Across Wash'mgton Day" in Port Angeles and urged all citizens to join in the event and support the effort to improve health for everyone. He presented the proclamation to Sharon "Sam" Martin, who is the City's coordinator for the walk. Ms. Martin invited everyone to participate in the walk, which will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2005. Break Mayor Headrick recessed the meeting for a break at 6:50 p.m. and invited everyone for cake and coffee in honor of Manager Quinn. The meeting reconvened at 7:13 p.m. WORK SESSION: None. LATE ITEMS TO BE Manager Quiun added the discussion of a personnel matter as Agenda Item I. 1. PLACED ON TI-IIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS & Peter Pipley, 114 E. Sixth Street, reminded the City Council that October is PUBLIC COMMENT: "Employment for People With Disabilities" month. FINANCE: Equipment Purchase - 7 Passenger Van: Equipment Purchase - Public Works & Utilities Deputy Director Kenworthy explained that bids were solicited 7 Passenger Van for a 7-passenger van were solicited, but none were received. A van is available on the State bid contract, and suff~cient funds are available for this procurement. Couneilmember Braun moved to authorize the City Manager to sign a contract and purchase order with BBC Dodge from Seattle, Washington, for a Dodge Caravan. Couneilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: Couneilmember Rogers moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: I.) City Council Minutes of September 20, 2005 Regular Meeting and September 26 and Septembe~ 27, 2005 Special Meetings; 2.) Expenditure Report - September 23, 2005 - $938,246.27; 3 .) Public Firewonks Display for Port Angeles High School Homecoming Game; 4.) Renew Agreement with Systems Design for Ambulance Transport Billing; 5.) William Shore Memorial Pool Hatch Project; 6.) Set a public hearing date for -2- CITY COUNCIL MEETING , 5724 October 4, 2005 CONSENT AGENDA: October 18, 2005, to surplus realproperty; and 7.) Industrial Waterline Repairs, Project (Cont'd) 05-09 Revised Final Acceptance. Councilmember Erickson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS: None. ORDINANCES NOT ,~mendment to Management and Non-Union Benefits, Schedule C: REQUIRIiNG PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mayor Headrick read the Ordinance by title, entitled Amendment to ORDINANCE NO. Management and Nun-Union Benefits, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising Schedule C. the benefits plan for the City's Management, Administration, and Non-Represented Personnel and amending Ordinance 3048, as amended. Mayor Headrick deferred to Human Resources Manager Coons, who reviewed the change in the benefits package for Management and Non-Union employees. A~omey Blour reminded the Council that this constitutes the first reading of the Ordinance and, therefore, no action was necessary. Mayor Headrick continued the item to the Council meeting of October 18, 2005. OTHER Personnel Issue: CONSIDERATIONS: Manager Quinn announced that, after careful deliberation, the City Manager selection Personnel Issue process resulted in the nomination of Cornmuinty and Economic Development Director Mark Madsen as the new City Manager. A contract with Mark Madsen to serve as City Manager was presented to the Council. Following review of the contract, Councilmember Williams moved to approve the contract as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Rogers and carried 6 - 1, with Councilmember Erickson voting in opposition. Manager Quinn wished Director Madsen well and felt the Council had made a good decision. Director Madsan thanked the Council for the vote of cunfidence in his abilities and looked forward to his new duties. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. QUASI-JUDICIAL: PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. OTHER: INFORMATION: None. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Headrick announced the need for an Executive Session for approximately one-half hour under the authority of RCW 42.30.110(b), to consider acquisition of real estate and RCW 42.30.110(i), to discuss with Legal Counsel an item of potential litigation or the legal risks of a proposed action. No action was anticipated. The Executive Session convened at 7:35 p.m. At 8:05 p.m., the Executive Session was extended for an additional 45 minutes by announcement of the Mayor. RETURN TO OPEN The Executive Session concluded at 8:50 p.m., and the Council convened in regular SESSION: open session. No action was taken. -3- CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 4, 2005 ADJOURNMENT: ~T~e meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. -4-