Big day in O.S. politics

By Tom Scanlon
Posted Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at 11:16 AM

Political doubleheader today: First, a 1p.m. “study session,” with EMS and library levies up for discussion. Then, the 6 p.m. council meeting, with the highlights being: jail agreement with Wapato; proposed 29 cent, two-year library levy; proposed 50 cent, six-year EMS levy.

City of Ocean Shores
City Council Study Session

Monday January 23, 2012 1:00 PM	Ocean Shores Convention Center 120 Chance A La Mer Ocean Shores, Washington

Call to Order

Discussion

1.	EMS and Library Levy Fee Schedules Revenue Cost of Service

Special Meeting Notice

EMS 2012 Budget

Ambulance Fee Resolution

EMS-Fire 2011 Statistical Information

Library Fees

Hiring Freeze

City of Ocean Shores
Regular City Council Meeting

Monday January 23, 2012 6:00 PM	Ocean Shores Convention Center 120 Chance A La Mer Ocean Shores, Washington

Call to Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Meeting Agenda

Ceremonies & Proclamations

1.	Outstanding Performance Award for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Presented by Mayor Dingler and Gregory Zentner with Ecology.

Public Communication to Council

Announcements

2.	Board and Committee Vacancies Four member and two alternate vacancies on the Building Code Board of Appeals, four vacancies on the Public Works Advisory Committee, and one vacancy each on the Fresh Waterways Advisory Board and Library Board.

Appointments

3.	Charles P. Accetturo to Radio Board By Mayor Dingler

Council Reports

Mayor’s Report

Other Reports

Staff Report

4.	New Councilmember Information Presented by Art Blauvelt

5.	Springbrook Financial Software Update Presented by Steve Ensley

Consent Agenda

6.	Approval of minutes for the January 9, 2012, City Council Study Session and Regular City Council Meeting.

January 9, 2012 Study Session Minutes

January 9, 2012 Regular Minutes

7.	Approval of Claims.

Public Hearing

8.	A Public Hearing before the Ocean Shores City Council to receive public comment on the 2012 – 2017 Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan. Presented by Julia Gibbs with Council of Governments, Alicia Bridges City Planner, and Bill Black Chair of Park Board. Public Comment

Agenda Bill

Park Comp Plan

Old Council Business

New Council Business

9.	Resolution A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ocean Shores, Washington, adopting the 2012-2017 City of Ocean Shores Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan. Presented by Alicia Bridges Council Questions Public Comment Council Action

Agenda Bill

Resolution

10.

Resolution
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ocean Shores, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an interlocal corrections/detention agreement with the City of Wapato, Washington, for the provision of jail services.

Presented by Mike Styner
Council Questions
Public Comment
Council Action

Agenda Bill

Resolution

Contract

11.

Request
A Request for City Council to approve a supplement to the AECOM Consultant Agreement 09W-08 for the Tonquin Bridge replacement project in the amount of $38,488. The project is 100% federally funded with no cost to the City of Ocean Shores.

Presented by Karla R. Roberts
Council Questions
Public Comment
Council Action

Agenda Bill

Supplement

12.

Request
A Request for City Council to approve change orders 6, 7, and 8 for Jennings, Inc. for construction of the Tonquin Bridge replacement for a total increase of $13,226.12. The Tonquin Bridge project is 100% federally funded with no cost to the City of Ocean Shores.

Presented by Karla Roberts
Council Questions
Public Comment
Council Action

13.

Resolution – DRAFT
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ocean Shores, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City at an election to be held on April 17, 2012, of a proposition authorizing the City to increase the tax levy limit established in RCW 84.55.010 to pay costs of operating the City’s public library. This agenda item is for Council discussion and Council direction to the Mayor on the amount and duration of the Library Levy.

Presented by Steve Ensley
Council Discussion
Public Comment
Council Direction

Agenda Bill

Resolution

14.

Resolution – DRAFT
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ocean Shores, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City at an election to be held on April 17, 2012, of a proposition authorizing the City to increase the tax levy limit established in RCW 84.55.010 to pay costs of Emergency Medical Services. This agenda item is for Council discussion and Council direction to the Mayor on the amount and duration of the EMS Levy.

Presented by Steve Ensley
Council Discussion
Public Comment
Council Direction

Agenda Bill

Resolution

15.	Council Discussion 2012 Hiring Freeze.

Future Agenda Item Suggestions

16.

February/March, Camping in B-1 and B-2 zones and Extension of 90-day camping limit.
Other Future Items:
New Councilmember orientation and training.
Mayor-Council roles, authority, responsibility, budget, purchasing, contracting.
City Administrator role, responsibility, authority, potential municipal code changes.
Review of collective bargaining process, roles and responsibilities.
Council approval for change orders on Capital Projects.
Economic Development Plan.
State Auditors Report.
Revenue Ideas Review Committee.
City Council 2012 Retreat.
Water Plant remodel and tank cover construction.

Executive Session

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6 Responses to “Big day in O.S. politics”

This is a great idea, many smaller cities in the state use out of county jails to house longer than 30 commitments as a cost saving measure. There is a statewide coop transport system so there is no cost to then individual cities, I.E. NO OVERTIME on the part of the city. The costs to house are less expensive and if someone thinks they might get shipped out maybe they will think twice before doing the crime. This is a great fiscal idea…

Written by: Bubblehead on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 at 2:05 PM
When you read the Wapato contract that was provided by Tom in the article you can see that Wapato provides the transportation of prisoners and not Ocean Shores. If you take the time to ask anyone with knowledge on this, like anyone at the police department you would find that they have had contracts with Wapato before and this was the case. For a prison sentence for 6 months, it’s a savings of $2700. This could add up. Sounds like a good idea to me

Written by: realitycheck on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 at 5:32 AM
extreeeeeemly stupid idea!

Written by: CRABBER on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at 11:04 PM
Oh man, the Wapato idea is going to be whitewashed by those who have no idea what they are agreeing to! This is a waste of the Cities money at the highest level! Is an agreement to an agency 5 hours away the most efficient idea for a City in financial crisis? Don’t think for a moment they are going to be responsible for the costs of transport, it is going to go to those who are transporting them on overtime! There are too many other options which are more fiscally responsible, check out the options of other jurisdictions in the County. Bad move for us, and sad for those who are responsible for these decisions…

Written by: Entertained on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at 10:02 PM
WAPATO?

Written by: CRABBER on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at 9:41 PM
Can’t wait for posts.

Written by: Gary Iversen on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at 7:11 PM

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