REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 13, Mayor Patrick led the flag salute. Approval of Meeting Agenda.

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1 Call to Order: Mayor Patrick called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:01 PM, at the Ocean Shores Convention Center. Council present: Mayor Patrick, Councilmembers Johnson, Vela, Creighton, and Veitz. City Staff present: City Manager David Weiser, City Attorney Jo-Ellen Thomas, Chief of Police Rich McEachin, Court Administrator Jennifer Hugo, Librarian Judy Stull, Director of Tourism and Business Development Ken Mercer, Code Enforcement Officer Claire Kidwell, Fire Chief Jim Hodges, Public Works Director Ken Lanfear, and City Clerk Diane Foss. Flag Salute: Mayor Patrick led the flag salute. Approval of Meeting Agenda: Approval of Meeting Agenda. Tape 1, #77 - Councilmember Creighton made the motion to approve the meeting agenda. Councilmember Vela seconded the motion. Ceremonies and Proclamations: Announcements: None. Mayor Patrick announced a vacancy on the Civil Service Commission. Appointments: None. Council Reports: Nick Johnson commented that his written Council Report has been presented to Council and is available to the public. Councilmember Veitz reported on the Council Of Government activities; Ocean Shore faired well in the storm; the Coastal Community s priority project is Benson Beach; PIE is taking aerial photos on a quarterly basis; and the small scale mining bill before legislature this session failed. Mayor Patrick reported on the Interpretive Center meeting; changed the Library Board liaisons to Johnson as primary and Creighton as alternate; suggested inviting a representative from the State to discuss Spartina at a Council meeting; and reported on the Radio Board meeting. Mayor Patrick attended the sentencing for Utchinski where the family asked him to thank the Ocean Shores Police and Fire Departments for a job well done. City Managers Report: Dave Weiser thanked Councilmember Veitz for attending the Coastal Community meeting for the City of Ocean Shores. Mr. Weiser announced that there would be a foreclosure sale March 17, 2006 at 10:00 AM at the Convention Center, with twelve properties foreclosing. Mr. Weiser reported that he contacted MRSC and researched Roberts Rules of Order regarding the election procedures for Regular Meeting Page 1 of 5

2 City Managers Report Continued: Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem during the first meeting of He reported that a nomination does not require a second. MRSC felt the election procedures were okay. Mr. Weiser and Council scheduled a Study Session for discussion of the City s water quality issues for March 2, 2006 at 6:00 PM at the Convention Center. Mr. Weiser reported that there was a discussion with Grays Harbor County last Friday regarding the well application at Hogan s Corner for drinking water. Mr. Weiser shared storm damage pictures with Council and mentioned that Mr. Lanfear would calculate damage, man hours and equipment used to clean up the storm damage. The information will be given to Department of Emergency Management and FEMA for possible reimbursement. Mayor Patrick suggested having a representative from the Quinault Indian Nation discuss their future plans in Ocean Shores at a Council meeting. Other Reports: Presentation to NB PAWS Library Presentation to North Beach PAWS. Judy Stull announced that Trixie, the Library cat, passed on December 24, Phyllis Willis, from NB PAWS, found Trixie for the Library. Ms. Stull presented two checks to the NB PAWS one for $99.85 and another donated in Trixie s name for $25 which were funds donated by citizens to maintain Trixie. Consent Agenda: There was Council discussion that the Howard and Frost and Interlocal agreements are for five years. The horse rental has no substantial changes, suggested having it changed to a two or three year contract. Tape 1, #701 - Councilmember Veitz made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda with a change on the Horse Rental Agreement to a three (3) year contract. Councilmember Creighton The Consent Agenda included: 1. Approval of Claim Warrants: #52985 through #53157 in the amount of $259, dated this 13 th day of February Approval of Treasurer Checks: #9466 through 9521 and Wires # through # in the amount of $551,827.09for the Month of January Approval of the Howard and Frost tourism promotional advertising contract. 4. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Grays Harbor County to rent equipment from each other. 5. Approval of the Beach Horse Rental Agreement with Honey Pearl Ranch. Public Communication: Edson Engle commented that the City Manager did not keep their 10:00 AM appointment, and he felt the City Manager was not courteous to him. He also commented on the uncourteous way the Utility Billing Department handled his incorrect utility bill Regular Meeting Page 2 of 5

3 Public Communication Continued: Walter Hill commented on the purchase of the new fire department vehicle and whether a fleet discount and trade in were provided. Karen Hogan suggested using the $600,000 windfall toward street repairs such as the Pt. Brown resurfacing; her feeling that Councilmembers Patrick and Johnson have had a change of minds on the importance of roads repairs; and tourist should help pay for road repairs. Eleanor Dorm commented that Council should hear public input before deciding on Weatherwax Property uses. Should appoint a group including citizens to make recommendations. Mayor Patrick polled the Council to hear what decisions they have made for Weatherwax Property uses; all said none until after a public meeting and comments have been provided. Lillian Broadbent commented that the budget amendment was in the amended agenda and should be available for public review earlier. She requested that the Council not have the first reading of the Budget Amendment Ordinance tonight. Old Council Business: Ordinance No.800: Public Works Advisory Committee Shores, Washington, rescinding the Charter of the Public Works Advisory Committee and creating a Public Works Advisory Committee. Ken Lanfear gave the seconded reading of the Ordinance by title. He explained that this Ordinance will reform it as an ad hoc committee to work with Public Works Department and as an advisory committee to the City Council. There was no Council discussion. Tape 1, # Councilmember Creighton made the motion to approve the Ordinance as presented. Councilmember Veitz 2006 Budget Amendment Shores, Washington, amending the 2006 Biennial Budget Ordinance No Dave Weiser gave the first reading of the Ordinance by title. Mr. Weiser explained that this information was the same as presented at the study session. There was Council discussion with consensus to take public comment at the second reading of the Ordinance but to not continue the Ordinance process to a third reading. There was public comment against adding another police officer until the roads are repaired; justification for a new police officer; concern for using a one time revenue for a recurring cost; repair construction sites with some of the $600,000; and accountability for new golf course lease Regular Meeting Page 3 of 5

4 New Council Business: OSMC Amendment to Buildings and Construction Shores, Washington, amending, repealing, and replacing certain sections of Ocean Shores Municipal Code Title 15 relating to buildings and construction. Ken Lanfear gave the first reading of the Ordinance by title. He commented that this Ordinance would bring the OSMC in line with State law by the adoption of the International Building Code. Additions included were: State Code changes are automatically adopted in the City Code, fire code building height is twenty-four feet rather than thirty, and a section for marinas was added. There was Council discussion that they would like to see the changes in the Ordinance; and concern about permit fee changes. There was no public comment. OSMC Amendment to Chapter 6.04 Relating to Animals Shores, Washington, amending Chapter 6.04 of the Ocean Shores Municipal Code relating to animals. Claire Kidwell gave the first reading of the Ordinance by title. There was Council discussion regarding the limitation of three animals. There was public comment regarding the three animal limitation; concern about boarding the animals until a home can be found; foster homes are needed for stray cats and dogs; the Ocean Shores kennel do not kill their animals; and would like to see more animals allowed for foster home. There was Council and Staff discussion about the limitation of foster animals in a home; it was suggested that the limitation for permanent animals remain at three with one foster animal allowed. There was Council consensus to change the Ordinance to allow three permanent resident animals and one for adoption for PAWS. Request: 2006 Fire Department Ford Explorer A Request for City Council approval to purchase the Fire Department a 2006 Ford Explorer. Jim Hodges requested that Council amend the Fire Department budget to allocate 2005 funds not used to purchase a Ford Explorer and provide a response vehicle for the Fire Volunteers. They will look on the state surplus list to find the best deal. There was Council discussion that it is good for the Fire Chief to have a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Tape 2, #584 - Councilmember Veitz made the motion to approve the Request as presented. Councilmember Vela Regular Meeting Page 4 of 5

5 Request: Court Clerk Professional Services Agreement A Request for City Council to approve the Professional Services Agreement for a Court Clerk. Dave Weiser gave the background for the request of this profession services contract; it is an interim step until a parttime clerk is hired. There was Council discussion about whether to wait to make the decision; leaving the assistant court clerk position as a contract individual; concern about a possible issue with the Union if the position is contracted out; have the City Manager talk with the Union to find out a timeline on hiring a permanent employee for the position; reluctant to add a part-time employee as they usually become full time; and the position is interim. Tape 2, # Councilmember Creighton made the motion to approve the request as presented. Councilmember Vela The motion passed with three yes votes and two no votes by Councilmembers Johnson and Veitz. Executive Session: To Review contract negotiations of public employees. Mayor Patrick recessed the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:04 PM to convene into an Executive Session to review contract negotiations of public employees. The Executive Session will last approximately ten minutes. Mayor Patrick called the Executive Session to order at 8:15 PM. Councilmember Creighton made the motion to extend the Executive Session for ten minutes, with Councilmember Vela seconding the motion. The Executive Session was extended for ten minutes at 8:25 PM. Mayor Patrick adjourned the Executive Session and reconvened into the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:35 PM. Adjourn: Mayor Patrick adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:36 PM. Signed: Attest: Michael E. Patrick, Mayor Diane J. Foss, CMC City Clerk Regular Meeting Page 5 of 5