DRAFT MINUTES

Thursday, June 19, 2008 – Town Council Chambers – Evening Session

CALL TO ORDER

The Town Council met in regular session with Mayor Jones presiding. Mayor Jones called the regular session to order at 5:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Council members: Lacher, Wolf, Illg, and Brooks.

Others Present: Town Administrator, C. King Fitch; Treasurer, Wendy Picinich; and Clerk, Amy Taylor. Mayor, David Jones and Attorney, Don Eaton were not present. Council Position No. 3 is vacant due to the resignation of Councilmember Balcomb-Bartok.

Council appointed Councilmember Brooks to act as Mayor Pro-Tem for the afternoon and evening meeting of June 19, 2008.

Mayor Pro-Tem Brooks conducted the flag salute.

PUBLIC ACCESS TIME

There were no public access items forthcoming.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS/WORK SESSIONS

Conditional Use Permit Application No. 64

At 5:33 p.m., Mayor Pro-Tem Brooks opened the public hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit Application No. 64; a request by Chinmayo and Beth Spadafora to install mosaic tile panels creted by the public located on the existing wall Blair Avenue [Tax Parcel No. 351491027].

Mayor Pro-Tem Brooks asked if any Councilmember wished to excuse themselves from participating. Council answered in the negative. There was no response to Mayor Pro-Tem Brooks’ inquiry if anyone objected to her or any Councilmember’s participation in the public hearing process. Council responded in the negative to Mayor Pro-Tem Brooks’ inquiry regarding personal interest in the properties or issue. Council responded in the affirmative to Mayor Pro-Tem Brooks’ inquiry regarding personal gain or loss of financial benefit; and communication with opponents or proponents regarding said permit. Council disclosed that they were present during the initial presentation of the proposal before the CUP application was submitted. Council answered in the affirmative regarding hearing and considering the matter in a fair and objective manner.

Mayor Pro-Tem Brooks asked Land Use Administrator, Mike Bertrand to present the staff report. Mr. Bertrand described the background of the application, staff evaluation and recommendation, and applicable permitting process. Mr. Bertrand concluded that the application the will meet the requirements, along with the conditions as listed in the staff report dated June 10, 2008, for granting said permit as regulated by Chapters 14 and 17 of the Friday Harbor Municipal Code.

Mayor Pro-Tem Brooks asked the proponents if they would like to comment.

Beth Spadafora submitted a written proposal and provided a brief overview of the project.

At 5:42 p.m., Mayor Jones opened the public hearing to audience comments.

Trudy Lehn, Blair Ave resident, inquired how the project will be funded.

Mike added that they have to go before the HPRB.

Beth said that they have a fundraising committee, not tax dollars.

Noel Monin – Kudos for project

Illg – Name tiles constitute advertising? Mike- Look into it. Illg-write in to the conditions?King – Akin to Mullis Center sponsor placques.

Don – another analogy would be benches. Some discretion.

Carrie – Any other questions.

[5:48 Carrie closed Public input portion and opened deliberation by council.]

Comment: Lacher-fantastic project. Wolf-urban beautification! Brooks-

Moved by Lacher, seconded by Wolf to adopt the staff report and direct staff to prepare the findings of fact and conclusions of law… Motion passed 4-0 with Position No. 3 vacant.

ACTION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS

Presentation by SJ Community Home Trust

At 5:52 p.m., Mayor Pro-Tem Brooks opened discussion of the Buck Property Affordable Housing Project. Nancy DeVaux, Executive Director for the SJ Community Home Trust, distributed and explained a memo addressing the preliminary sequencing of the proposed development of the Buck Property. (Nancy – current timeline. Address 4 areas of efforts, sustainable design for 46 home/parcel, acknowledged members and affiliates…)

(look up the Salal minutes)

Lacher-is the HT under a schedule/time deadline? Nancy-Annexation needs to happen by September to move forward with the Buck p

Don-Process; need to follow State Law. Annexation, SEPA, zoning, Public Hearing…, etc.

Lacher- what can we do to move along.

Don-Meeting with staff to discuss annexation process. Start thinking about zoning.

Nancy – Supreme court decision exempting SEPA

Pete Kilpatrick, concerned. On hold by the County until density is figured out.

Don-more about process

Pete-Low development techniques.

Resolution No. 1650

At 6:29 p.m., Mayor Pro-Tem brooks introduced 1650. (annual resolution.) King explained particulars.

Moved by Wolf, seconded by Lacher. Motion passed 4-0

Resolution No. 1651

At 6:34, Mayor….

King – 1) comes close to well – different material to protect integrity of well and wter table

2) failed pump stations

3) fell behind cause of joe cheney injury

Moved by Illg, seconded by Wolf. Unanimous.

Utility Rate Study

At 6:37 p.m., Mayor…

King-rec’d prelim report. Review and ask questions and comment. Eventually staff will present a resolution.

Brooks – reinvest in infrastructure

Illg- capital facility projects

Wolf –

Brooks – Work session on one utility at a time. How will we communicate it to public. Have an advertised public forum.

Liz – Regular meeting, separate utilites, simplified. Acceptable to extra advertise

Chris – Several worksessions, separate utilites.

NON-AGENDA ITEMS (7:04)

Councilmember Illg – parking at the Browne property. King – minimum cost for gravel $1500; driveway asphalt and labor $1500 and $6500? (est $10K total). Don – contract/consideration/find value in investing public dollars in private property. Dan Ward, explained the business model.

Commit $3K for minimal improvements [upgrade to the access area, grading and striping] to the Browne family spring street property; approve a professional service agreement with Dan Ward to run a parking area in said area from July 15 to October 15.

Illg-YES

Wolf-rushing in. want to see written proposal before considering anything

Lacher-agree with Chris. Like the concept, but want more info. Discuss next meeting/no action tonight.

Brooks-Comfortable with it being on 7/3

No action taken. Topic added to next agenda.

Brooks – revised parking map.

CITIZEN RESPONSE

Bob Low, 520 Spruce Street, commented on the new rate. Understands why, however if he has to "scrimp, save, etc…the Town should do the same." Look at areas that you can save money for the taxpayers.

Lacher – come to the budget sessions. Town tries. Water/stormwater rant.

ADJOURNMENT – Hearing no further business and no objection, Mayor Jones requested a motion to adjourn. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.

MOVE ATOMIC CLOCK

Moved by, seconded by, to adjourn the meeting at p.m. Motion passed unanimously.

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