CITY ATTORNEY SAYS CITY COUNCIL IS NOT OBLIGATED TO FALLOW PARLIAMENTARY RULE..
By, Peter Ripley Publisher.
Before I start in, I was about to come in ready to put the hammer down on my old pal Lee Whetham for in essence taking over a meeting which was not properly adjourned by the Roberts Rule of Order. I actually took the time and called the city attorney Bill Blore on Wednesday morning, and asked him if any council members that stayed after Cherie Kidd out of frustration adjourned the meeting without properly calling for a motion to adjourn, violated any ethical conduct rules. He told me that after the meeting was adjourned people had the right to stay and talk after the meeting, he told me he didn't object to what was going on after the meeting. Okay, fair enough, but still those who chose to remain, should have done the right thing, and adjourned the meeting properly, since later in the week Lee Whetham express his concerns over proper protocol procedures weren't kept. In fact, during that interview he gave to the PDN on Thursday, he could have asked the meeting be reconvened, and be adjourned properly, if that was real intent in mentioning that Roberts weren't followed.
Now on Wednesday, after I read about Cherie Kidd marching out of the city chambers along with most of the council members in tow, after she adjourned. I posted a comment in the Peninsula Daily News Face book page. Questioning the legality of someone who wasn't mayor, or even deputy mayor for that matter taking over the proceedings of that adjourned meeting. This was before I spoke to Blore who said no legal issues were violated, and people have the right to talk after the meeting was adjourned. Anyway, someone must have been paying attention, in the PDN, or someone must have informed Whetham of what I said, because the very next day the PDN ran the story about the Robert Rules of order! Consistence? Make me wonder though! So, yes I had to actually back the pony train on coming down on Whetham on this one. But, the question remains if he was concern over Robert Rules of Order being enforced, he should have demanded that the meeting be adjourned properly during that time, not wait until days later, right?
Now, for Kidd's part in this. During our little coffee chat back a couple of months ago, Kidd said she didn't take no for answer, or being insulted. She said, "I may disagree with what you say, but I would never call you names or insult you."
All I have to say readers, is that respect cuts both ways. Yes, we live in a republic, but we are also a democracy. You have to show respect to the will of the majority who voted to put an end to fluoridation, you can't just callously disregard the peoples will. You have to follow proper protocol during meetings, both those who are in office, and those who aren't must obey rules during meetings. Neither side of the argument is heard when chaos erupts. Mutual respect is earned, but I think in this case the city council has lost some of that respect after the antics Tuesday evening.
Now I'll post (Editorial notes under key article headlines as usual)
Roberts rules of order: Art. III. Privileged Motions.
http://www.rulesonline.com/rror-03.htm#17
Quote: This motion when privileged takes precedence of all others, and is in order even after it has been voted to adjourn, provided the chairman has not declared the assembly adjourned. It can be amended, and a vote on it can be reconsidered. When the assembly has no fixed place for its meetings, this motion should include the place as well as the time for the next meeting, and in this case the place is subject to amendment as well as the time. When the assembly meets at the time to which it adjourned, the meeting is a continuation of the previous session. Thus, if the Annual Meeting is adjourned to meet on another day, the adjourned meeting is a legal continuation of the Annual Meeting.
Art. X. The Officers and the Minutes.---Roberts Rules of order
Quote: In case of fire, riot, or very serious disorder, or other great emergency, the chair has the right and the duty to declare the assembly adjourned to some other time (and place if necessary), if it is impracticable to take a vote, or in his opinion, dangerous to delay for a vote.
http://www.rulesonline.com/rror-10.htm
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Quoting from article posted: After the meeting was adjourned, Councilman Lee Whetham encouraged comments, taking charge of the session as he stood behind the dais with other anti-fluoridation council members Sissi Bruch and Michael Merideth.
Editorial Note: Whetham should have demanded the meeting be adjourned properly before Kidd went ahead out of frustration adjourning that meeting. Not wait and talk about it in a news article 2 days after the meeting.
Quote from the article posted: Bloor said Thursday the City Council is not legally obligated to follow Robert Rules. Under the council rules of procedure, those rules specifically give to the mayor the ability to control and limit and cut off public comments, Bloor said."
Editorial Note: It's Ironic this story appeared in the PDN just a day after I posted a comment in their face book page. Consistence? Some would say yeah Ripley, it was! Sure you betcha!
In other local news headlines...
County commissioner seeks data, progress report from Clallam Economic Development Corp.--PDN
Port Angeles representative appointed to trust lands committee---PDN
Port Angeles council allocates money to Economic Development Corp.
Port of Port Angeles commissioners to discuss appointment process Friday
City of Sequim Roundup: Sequim looks to recruit new full-time attorney---Sequim Gazette
INTO THE HOME STRETCH---FORKS FORUM
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT
Tent city residents offered 88 units of housing, with meals and supports---TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Victoria to receive up to 400 Syrian refugees this year--TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Syrian refugees slowly trickling into Victoria---VICTORIA NEWS/ VICTORIA BC
WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK
PORT COMMISSION TO SET MEETING DATES AND TIME...(back to Mondays)
PORT COMMISSION HIGHLIGHT AGENDA ITEMS: Motion: Introduce Resolution No. 16-1124 Establishing the Date, Time and Place of Regular Port Commission Work Sessions as the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Port Administration building.
Amending Bylaws: In the event of a vacancy in the office of Port Commissioner by death, resignation or otherwise, such vacancy shall be filled within sixty (60) days of the creation of such vacancy pursuant to RCW 42.12.070 as presently codified or hereafter amended. If at
any time there are such number of vacancies that a majority of the full number of
Commissioners fixed by law are not in office, the Clallam County Commissioners shall
within thirty (30) days of such vacancies appoint the number of Commissioners
necessary to provide a majority. The Commissioners thus appointed shall then within
sixty (60) days of their appointment meet and appoint the number of Commissioners
needed to complete the Commission ad interim through the next general election
pursuant to RCW 42.12.070 as presently codified or hereafter amended. The statute
presently provides that each person who is appointed shall serve until a qualified person
is elected at the next election at which a member of the Commission normally would be
elected that occurs twenty-eight or more days after the occurrence of the vacancy.
See full agenda: http://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/02092016-128?html=true
* Now that the Port is thinking of having the meetings back on the second and forth Monday of the month, will Jim Hallet reconsider his plan resignation? Doesn't look like it, perhaps there was another reason then for him resigning other than a squabble over meeting schedules?
COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHT ITEM: Treasurer’s 2016 Tax and Timber Report
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
Agenda item details: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf
CITY OF SEQUIM MEETING AGENDA ITEM: Resolution No. R2016-04 to Create a Community Sign Policy
See full agenda: http://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1331
CITY OF FORKS TO FILL POSTION ON COUNCIL NEXT MEETING:
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21 NKJV
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Saturday, January 30, 2016
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, STARK PARALLEL REALITY....
WITH THE RESIGNATION OF JIM HALLET FROM PORT COMMISSION, IT WAS LIKE LOOKING IN A SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES OF MY OWN.
By, Peter Ripley, Publisher.
You know the saying? One in every crowd. I guess that goes everywhere you happened to involved yourself in any organization or church. People who want to take control of meetings, or insist in their way, then end up quitting, or just choose not to participate period because of badgering or harassment. I experience this first hand twice in my terms in previous boards and commissions, and my apartment building's tenant association. I would suppose you would have to be in my shoes, or close to it to appreciate the irony, I saw in wider community of Port Angeles due to recent news articles about these elected officials who seem to have a lot more going for them then the peasants they serve, or claim to serve.
Take for example the feud between the County Treasure and County Commission for example, do you recall the dispute of the opportunity grant funding issue? The Treasure withholding grant funding to these various local projects. To refresh your memory see PDN article: Clallam Commissioner Mike Chapman to bow out of closed session on grants dispute at board meeting Tuesday---PDN dated 8/24/15
County Treasurer Selinda Barkhuis, seemed to be hell bent on having her way, because the opportunity grants were slated for the Carlsborg sewer project for 2015. Now in her case it may have just been her looking out for the public good, but it was that act of insubordination that irked the County Commission. Similarly that happened in the tenant association, act of insubordination had been displayed by fellow board members, like withholding the treasurer books, after the treasurer quit, because the treasurer wanted, to be a check signer on the tenant associations account. The treasurer then withheld the books, demanding the President, me,. to sign off on a inventory of items she had. I wasn't about to give in what was tantamount to hijacking the books. However, Housing did give in and signed off on the laundry list.
Another example: Consider the callus disregard that some on the city council showed regarding the fluoride issue. The majority polled in the "citizen advisory poll" voted to stop the practice of adding fluoride in the water system. But, the so called f4 decided to ignore the will of the people and continue the practice, in essence telling those who descent to sit down and shut up! However, this same bunch, when it comes for election time don't mind hearing descent about how things are, and things needs to change. And now a former mayor as decided to chime in and say in essence telling the detractors of the current city council to take their medicated water and shut up!
In my experience as president in the building's tenant association I had former officers come in and usurp themselves, and take control over meetings. In essence telling current board members to shut up and do things how they saw fit. Both instances displayed ego trips about the size of a supernova either telling the majority they don't know what's good for them,. and the other former officers meddling and usurping authority they no longer have, on both accounts.
Now lastly, Jim Hallet and his circumstance fits right in what recently transpired in the tenant association meeting that lead an other officer, and me to resign.
Apparently, Port Commissioner Hallet didn't like the idea of the other two Port Commissioners changing the dates and times of the bi monthly meetings, also didn't appreciate the other two commissioners doing interviews in the local media outlets, without him being invited. Both Commissioners Beauvais, and McAleer denied any wrong doing in meeting without Hallet or meeting with the media. This part kinda ties in to what I had been trying to do on the tenant association that all tenant association business should be conducted during scheduled meetings, not in the back door. Some however couldn't help themselves and often talked about association business outside of a regular meeting. Another part of this, was meeting management. I can empathize with Hallet that Port meetings shouldn't be scheduled around board members employment schedules, or for personal reasons. Its a matter of meeting management. I feel the same in the regarding of meeting management, that the chair person sets the time and how long a speaker has their say, city council sets a time limit of 3 minutes per speaker, so I tried and set a similar standard, but, a former president came in and decided that I had no right to set such a standard. Can you believe that!?
This falls right into the third point, about the wanton lust for power. Now that Port Commissioner is no longer commissioner, who will step up and fill his shoes? I'm sure there's someone who has that need or want for power, we seen that during the last Port Commission election! So I am sure there are equal and needy people who long for power and control to take over my posting as chairman of the tenant association now I am gone. Do I regret leaving not at all, to me this wasn't something I wanted to do in the first place, glad I took a walk off the board. Now you may ask and rightly so, why on earth Ripley you would get involved with something you weren't interested in being in the first place? I guess I let my ego get the better of me, I was sweet talked into it firstly, and partly out of compassion on my part.
Related stories:
Commissioner Hallet Resigns
During today’s regular Port of Port Angeles commission meeting, Commissioner James Hallett announced his resignation as the District 2 Port Commissioner. Per RCW 42.12.070, the sitting commissioners shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy within ninety days.
Commissioner Hallett was elected in 2011 and began his six year term in January 2012. During his tenure, Commissioner Hallett has provided guidance and leadership on the PenPly/KPly mill site clean-up, the formation of the Composite Recycling Technology Center, the strategic planning process, convening the marina advisory committee and advocacy efforts for “keeping the public waterfront public.”
Commissioner Hallett will be honored for his public service via Port resolution at the next regular commission meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2016.--from a press release issued 1/26/16
ref. http://www.portofpa.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=98
James Hallett to resign from Port of Port Angeles position; he claims fellow commissioners violated open meeting ethics---PDN
Related story: Resigning Port of Port Angeles Commissioner Jim Hallett to be recognized for work Feb. 9
City official: Major projects spur growth in building permits in Port Angeles---PDN
Clallam County opens bids to build Carlsborg sewer system--PDN
Port of Port Angeles searching for alternatives after airline delay--PDN
Clallam County Public Utility District gets clean audit from state auditor--PDN
“Sit Down and Shut UP”---PORT O CALL/ BOYD
School tours set for next two Saturdays---Sequim Gazette
City councilors support effort to improve safety on Highway 101--SEQUIM GAZETTE
Homeless count starts this week in Jefferson County--PT LEADER
Fishing Rule Change---FORKS FORUM
Going off the Grid — Part 6 Mini-Meltdown---FORKS FORUM
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT
Councillors consult design panel on Cook Street Village condo plan--TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Pair in major Port Hardy cocaine bust loses court appeal---TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Fairfield residents oppose supportive housing project---VICTORIA NEWS/ VICTORIA BC
WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK
PA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEM:
Landfill Cell Stabilization, Project SW0212, Change Order #12, Magnus
Pacific Corporation
Summary: During the Landfill Cell Stabilization work, the contractor, Magnus Pacific,
encountered asbestos containing materials (ACM) far in excess of the amounts anticipated by the contract documents. The ACM required special handling, for which Magnus was entitled to
additional compensation. The amount of the compensation was disputed. To address that, the
parties agreed to mediation. It was conducted on January 22, 2016. By that date, additional claims had arisen. In the course of the mediation, the parties reached a proposed final settlement with Magnus Pacific on all outstanding claims.
Funding:
a) The project originally was approved by Council on May 20, 2014 with a contract
contingency of $1,962,994. The construction management agreement has had two additive
amendments valued at $299,927, and the construction contract has had eleven change orders for a total value of $1,153,927. With other miscellaneous budget expenditures, the Finance Department reports that there is currently $903,332 of available uncommitted budget remaining.
b) In addition, the construction management team reports that the construction contract has five pending change orders, four of which were acknowledged in the settlement mediation that would be priced separately, and one new change order. With these pending change orders and quantity take-off variances that will reduce the total cost, there is an expected cost reduction to the final contract amount of $488,913. With this, the current projected amount of surplus funding available in the project is estimated to be $1,398,245 which is more than sufficient for this amendment.
Recommendation: Ratify the Settlement Agreement by approving and authorizing the City
Manager to sign change order #12 to the Landfill Cell Stabilization Contract (Project SW0212)
with Magnus Pacific Corporation in the amount of $300,000 including tax, increasing the total
contract amount to $14,540,552.64.
See full agenda: http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2791
CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA ITEM HIGHLIGHT: Agreement with Parrish Parrish Bartee, LLC to purchase easement for the Carlsborg sewer system
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
Agenda items details: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf
PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEM: Ordinance 3145 Related to Utility Rates and Billing Procedures; Clarifying Eligibility for Low-Income Rates; Clarifying the Purposes and Procedures for Utility Billing, Stating the City’s Intent that these Clarifications be Retroactive, and Amending Chapters 13.02 and 13.05 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code
See full agenda: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=315
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:2 NIV
By, Peter Ripley, Publisher.
You know the saying? One in every crowd. I guess that goes everywhere you happened to involved yourself in any organization or church. People who want to take control of meetings, or insist in their way, then end up quitting, or just choose not to participate period because of badgering or harassment. I experience this first hand twice in my terms in previous boards and commissions, and my apartment building's tenant association. I would suppose you would have to be in my shoes, or close to it to appreciate the irony, I saw in wider community of Port Angeles due to recent news articles about these elected officials who seem to have a lot more going for them then the peasants they serve, or claim to serve.
Take for example the feud between the County Treasure and County Commission for example, do you recall the dispute of the opportunity grant funding issue? The Treasure withholding grant funding to these various local projects. To refresh your memory see PDN article: Clallam Commissioner Mike Chapman to bow out of closed session on grants dispute at board meeting Tuesday---PDN dated 8/24/15
Another example: Consider the callus disregard that some on the city council showed regarding the fluoride issue. The majority polled in the "citizen advisory poll" voted to stop the practice of adding fluoride in the water system. But, the so called f4 decided to ignore the will of the people and continue the practice, in essence telling those who descent to sit down and shut up! However, this same bunch, when it comes for election time don't mind hearing descent about how things are, and things needs to change. And now a former mayor as decided to chime in and say in essence telling the detractors of the current city council to take their medicated water and shut up!
In my experience as president in the building's tenant association I had former officers come in and usurp themselves, and take control over meetings. In essence telling current board members to shut up and do things how they saw fit. Both instances displayed ego trips about the size of a supernova either telling the majority they don't know what's good for them,. and the other former officers meddling and usurping authority they no longer have, on both accounts.
Now lastly, Jim Hallet and his circumstance fits right in what recently transpired in the tenant association meeting that lead an other officer, and me to resign.
Apparently, Port Commissioner Hallet didn't like the idea of the other two Port Commissioners changing the dates and times of the bi monthly meetings, also didn't appreciate the other two commissioners doing interviews in the local media outlets, without him being invited. Both Commissioners Beauvais, and McAleer denied any wrong doing in meeting without Hallet or meeting with the media. This part kinda ties in to what I had been trying to do on the tenant association that all tenant association business should be conducted during scheduled meetings, not in the back door. Some however couldn't help themselves and often talked about association business outside of a regular meeting. Another part of this, was meeting management. I can empathize with Hallet that Port meetings shouldn't be scheduled around board members employment schedules, or for personal reasons. Its a matter of meeting management. I feel the same in the regarding of meeting management, that the chair person sets the time and how long a speaker has their say, city council sets a time limit of 3 minutes per speaker, so I tried and set a similar standard, but, a former president came in and decided that I had no right to set such a standard. Can you believe that!?
This falls right into the third point, about the wanton lust for power. Now that Port Commissioner is no longer commissioner, who will step up and fill his shoes? I'm sure there's someone who has that need or want for power, we seen that during the last Port Commission election! So I am sure there are equal and needy people who long for power and control to take over my posting as chairman of the tenant association now I am gone. Do I regret leaving not at all, to me this wasn't something I wanted to do in the first place, glad I took a walk off the board. Now you may ask and rightly so, why on earth Ripley you would get involved with something you weren't interested in being in the first place? I guess I let my ego get the better of me, I was sweet talked into it firstly, and partly out of compassion on my part.
Related stories:
Commissioner Hallet Resigns
During today’s regular Port of Port Angeles commission meeting, Commissioner James Hallett announced his resignation as the District 2 Port Commissioner. Per RCW 42.12.070, the sitting commissioners shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy within ninety days.
Commissioner Hallett was elected in 2011 and began his six year term in January 2012. During his tenure, Commissioner Hallett has provided guidance and leadership on the PenPly/KPly mill site clean-up, the formation of the Composite Recycling Technology Center, the strategic planning process, convening the marina advisory committee and advocacy efforts for “keeping the public waterfront public.”
Commissioner Hallett will be honored for his public service via Port resolution at the next regular commission meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2016.--from a press release issued 1/26/16
ref. http://www.portofpa.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=98
James Hallett to resign from Port of Port Angeles position; he claims fellow commissioners violated open meeting ethics---PDN
Related story: Resigning Port of Port Angeles Commissioner Jim Hallett to be recognized for work Feb. 9
City official: Major projects spur growth in building permits in Port Angeles---PDN
Clallam County opens bids to build Carlsborg sewer system--PDN
Port of Port Angeles searching for alternatives after airline delay--PDN
Clallam County Public Utility District gets clean audit from state auditor--PDN
“Sit Down and Shut UP”---PORT O CALL/ BOYD
School tours set for next two Saturdays---Sequim Gazette
City councilors support effort to improve safety on Highway 101--SEQUIM GAZETTE
Homeless count starts this week in Jefferson County--PT LEADER
Fishing Rule Change---FORKS FORUM
Going off the Grid — Part 6 Mini-Meltdown---FORKS FORUM
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT
Councillors consult design panel on Cook Street Village condo plan--TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Pair in major Port Hardy cocaine bust loses court appeal---TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Fairfield residents oppose supportive housing project---VICTORIA NEWS/ VICTORIA BC
WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK
PA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEM:
Landfill Cell Stabilization, Project SW0212, Change Order #12, Magnus
Pacific Corporation
Summary: During the Landfill Cell Stabilization work, the contractor, Magnus Pacific,
encountered asbestos containing materials (ACM) far in excess of the amounts anticipated by the contract documents. The ACM required special handling, for which Magnus was entitled to
additional compensation. The amount of the compensation was disputed. To address that, the
parties agreed to mediation. It was conducted on January 22, 2016. By that date, additional claims had arisen. In the course of the mediation, the parties reached a proposed final settlement with Magnus Pacific on all outstanding claims.
Funding:
a) The project originally was approved by Council on May 20, 2014 with a contract
contingency of $1,962,994. The construction management agreement has had two additive
amendments valued at $299,927, and the construction contract has had eleven change orders for a total value of $1,153,927. With other miscellaneous budget expenditures, the Finance Department reports that there is currently $903,332 of available uncommitted budget remaining.
b) In addition, the construction management team reports that the construction contract has five pending change orders, four of which were acknowledged in the settlement mediation that would be priced separately, and one new change order. With these pending change orders and quantity take-off variances that will reduce the total cost, there is an expected cost reduction to the final contract amount of $488,913. With this, the current projected amount of surplus funding available in the project is estimated to be $1,398,245 which is more than sufficient for this amendment.
Recommendation: Ratify the Settlement Agreement by approving and authorizing the City
Manager to sign change order #12 to the Landfill Cell Stabilization Contract (Project SW0212)
with Magnus Pacific Corporation in the amount of $300,000 including tax, increasing the total
contract amount to $14,540,552.64.
See full agenda: http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2791
CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA ITEM HIGHLIGHT: Agreement with Parrish Parrish Bartee, LLC to purchase easement for the Carlsborg sewer system
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
Agenda items details: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf
PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEM: Ordinance 3145 Related to Utility Rates and Billing Procedures; Clarifying Eligibility for Low-Income Rates; Clarifying the Purposes and Procedures for Utility Billing, Stating the City’s Intent that these Clarifications be Retroactive, and Amending Chapters 13.02 and 13.05 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code
See full agenda: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=315
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:2 NIV
Saturday, January 23, 2016
PORT SUFFERS A SET BACK ON AIR CARRIER.....
AIR CARRIER DILEMMA IS HIGHLIGHT TOPIC ON PORT AGENDA NEXT WEEK
With the press release issued on Jan 21, and the news story in the PDN following about the air carrier putting on the brakes for air service for Port Angeles to Seattle due to lack of pilots. The subject will be the highlight item on next week's Port Meeting:
SEAPORT AIRLINES POSTPONES AIR SERVICE
See details: http://wa-portofportangeles.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/997?fileID=534
See full agenda: http://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/01262016-126?html=true
Related stories:
SeaPort Air Postpones Air Service between Port Angeles & SeaTac
Press release issued from the Port dated 1/21/16
SeaPort Airlines of Portland, Oregon notified Port of Port Angeles staff late Tuesday that it is postponing scheduled air service from Port Angeles to SeaTac indefinitely due to a pilot shortage. Regularly scheduled air service from William R. Fairchild Airport to SeaTac International Airport was set to begin on March 1, 2016.
SeaPort Airlines is also postponing their planned service from Moses Lake to Seattle and Portland. The airline announced late last week that it cancelled service in several states including California, Kansas and Missouri.
The shortage of qualified airline pilots has been cited as a significant problem for SeaPort. As of last Saturday, SeaPort had 17 pilots available, but the airline needed 54 to keep up its schedule, according to the Salina Journal. There are multiple reasons for the shortage, but regional airlines such as SeaPort often raise the new Congressional rule that took effect in 2013 after the Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash in 2010 as a factor. It requires commercial pilots and co-pilots to have at least 1,500 hours of flight time, up from 250 hours. In addition to the 1,500 hour rule, many Vietnam-era pilots are retiring at the mandatory retirement age of 65, with too few students enrolling in the expensive training needed to fill those vacancies. These factors decrease the supply of qualified pilots. Qualified pilots currently have their pick of available jobs and smaller airlines cannot compete with the compensation packages and signing bonuses offered by larger airlines.
Regularly scheduled air service at William R. Fairchild International Airport is one of the Port’s key targets in their current strategic plan. The Port of Port Angeles will continue to strive to restore air service to Port Angeles. The pilot shortage is a national problem that will require a national solution. The Port will be working with Representative Kilmer’s office to determine if and how they can help address the pilot shortage in order to re-establish commercial air service to Port Angeles.
ABOUT SEAPORT AIRLINES, INC.
SeaPort Airlines is a privately-held regional airline based in Portland, Oregon. Additional information about SeaPort Airlines can be found on its website, www.SeaPortAir.com.
Air service from Port Angeles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is delayed indefinitely---PDN
* I don't know how the PDN came up indefinitely in their headline, sounds like just a set back to me. One which could be solved by just finding a new airline to handle PA to Seattle. There is always charter services.
Disagreement on Port Angeles City Council's rep for trust land committee expected to come up at meeting tonight--PDN dated 1/19/16
Related story
Clallam timber panel given primer on trust land management to set the stage for future meetings--PDN
Editor's Note: Look like a not good start for Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd's third term in office. Look's like Whetham has turn watch dog for the city's actions as of late.
On Flouridation city builds a fox hole....and digs in.
Port Angeles City Council reaffirms its decision to continue water fluoridation; change of government effort gets underway---PDN
Related stories:
Port Angeles fluoridation debate spurs county Board of Health discussion---PDN
City Residents off their meds–reject fluoride and city government--PORT O CALL/Wilson
The policy debate over water fluoridation in Port Angeles has evolved into a debate over our form of government.---PORT O CALL/ Warwin
For too long what has passed for leadership locally is not leadership at all but is a cast of characters whose main intent is to keep the status quo.---PORT O CALL/Wilson
Editor's Note: Look like the villagers were storming the castle gates at that meeting Tuesday night all was missing was pitch forks and torches. I wonder if the cops were present to help keep order from the angry mob that gathered. This is what happens folks when governmental officials decides to play father or mother knows whats best for the peasants. I smell recall blowing in the wind.
Plus I thought Kidd's big project was to be getting rid of these aggressive panhandlers? That was one of her platforms during the election right? Guess that's on hold now, she is having to face a very angry public right now.
Other local News headlines....
City Council supports Port Gamble court effort that could influence Port Angeles Harbor cleanup--PDN
Mammoth remains unearthed near Sequim Bay--SEQUIM GAZETTE
Help us spread the word and count the homeless--FORKS FORUM
Fort Flagler among 11 state parks eyed for recreation businesses--PT LEADER
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT
One in 5 Victoria parking tickets cancelled; councillor perplexed--TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Malahat First Nation backs stay of Shawnigan soil-dump permit---TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Another ferry service slated for Victoria---VICTORIA NEWS/ VICTORIA BC
WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK:
CLALLAM COUNTY MEETING AGENDA HIGHLIGHT: Resolution adopting the following Supplemental Appropriation: Health and Human Services, Environmental Health – Additional grant funding from Department of Ecology for mitigation certificates/$17,000
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
Agenda detail: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf
Editor's note: Funny, that the Department of Ecology seems worried over water quality because of sewage in the hook, but they seem to have blinders on in regards to the city putting a toxic material in our water supply to pander to the local dentist. Speaking of fluoride folks. We have sewage in a way, in our drinking water. How about that topic DOE?
CITY OF SEQUIM AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEM: Standard & Poor’s Bond Ratings for Civic Center Debt & the Importance of Sound Financial Policies and Practices.
Full agenda: http://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1314
FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: http://www.forkswashington.org/pdf/agenda12516.pdf
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
James 1:5 NIV
With the press release issued on Jan 21, and the news story in the PDN following about the air carrier putting on the brakes for air service for Port Angeles to Seattle due to lack of pilots. The subject will be the highlight item on next week's Port Meeting:
SEAPORT AIRLINES POSTPONES AIR SERVICE
See details: http://wa-portofportangeles.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/997?fileID=534
See full agenda: http://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/01262016-126?html=true
Related stories:
SeaPort Air Postpones Air Service between Port Angeles & SeaTac
Press release issued from the Port dated 1/21/16
SeaPort Airlines of Portland, Oregon notified Port of Port Angeles staff late Tuesday that it is postponing scheduled air service from Port Angeles to SeaTac indefinitely due to a pilot shortage. Regularly scheduled air service from William R. Fairchild Airport to SeaTac International Airport was set to begin on March 1, 2016.
SeaPort Airlines is also postponing their planned service from Moses Lake to Seattle and Portland. The airline announced late last week that it cancelled service in several states including California, Kansas and Missouri.
The shortage of qualified airline pilots has been cited as a significant problem for SeaPort. As of last Saturday, SeaPort had 17 pilots available, but the airline needed 54 to keep up its schedule, according to the Salina Journal. There are multiple reasons for the shortage, but regional airlines such as SeaPort often raise the new Congressional rule that took effect in 2013 after the Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash in 2010 as a factor. It requires commercial pilots and co-pilots to have at least 1,500 hours of flight time, up from 250 hours. In addition to the 1,500 hour rule, many Vietnam-era pilots are retiring at the mandatory retirement age of 65, with too few students enrolling in the expensive training needed to fill those vacancies. These factors decrease the supply of qualified pilots. Qualified pilots currently have their pick of available jobs and smaller airlines cannot compete with the compensation packages and signing bonuses offered by larger airlines.
Regularly scheduled air service at William R. Fairchild International Airport is one of the Port’s key targets in their current strategic plan. The Port of Port Angeles will continue to strive to restore air service to Port Angeles. The pilot shortage is a national problem that will require a national solution. The Port will be working with Representative Kilmer’s office to determine if and how they can help address the pilot shortage in order to re-establish commercial air service to Port Angeles.
ABOUT SEAPORT AIRLINES, INC.
SeaPort Airlines is a privately-held regional airline based in Portland, Oregon. Additional information about SeaPort Airlines can be found on its website, www.SeaPortAir.com.
Air service from Port Angeles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is delayed indefinitely---PDN
* I don't know how the PDN came up indefinitely in their headline, sounds like just a set back to me. One which could be solved by just finding a new airline to handle PA to Seattle. There is always charter services.
Disagreement on Port Angeles City Council's rep for trust land committee expected to come up at meeting tonight--PDN dated 1/19/16
Related story
Clallam timber panel given primer on trust land management to set the stage for future meetings--PDN
Editor's Note: Look like a not good start for Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd's third term in office. Look's like Whetham has turn watch dog for the city's actions as of late.
On Flouridation city builds a fox hole....and digs in.
Port Angeles City Council reaffirms its decision to continue water fluoridation; change of government effort gets underway---PDN
Related stories:
Port Angeles fluoridation debate spurs county Board of Health discussion---PDN
City Residents off their meds–reject fluoride and city government--PORT O CALL/Wilson
The policy debate over water fluoridation in Port Angeles has evolved into a debate over our form of government.---PORT O CALL/ Warwin
For too long what has passed for leadership locally is not leadership at all but is a cast of characters whose main intent is to keep the status quo.---PORT O CALL/Wilson
Editor's Note: Look like the villagers were storming the castle gates at that meeting Tuesday night all was missing was pitch forks and torches. I wonder if the cops were present to help keep order from the angry mob that gathered. This is what happens folks when governmental officials decides to play father or mother knows whats best for the peasants. I smell recall blowing in the wind.
Plus I thought Kidd's big project was to be getting rid of these aggressive panhandlers? That was one of her platforms during the election right? Guess that's on hold now, she is having to face a very angry public right now.
Other local News headlines....
City Council supports Port Gamble court effort that could influence Port Angeles Harbor cleanup--PDN
Mammoth remains unearthed near Sequim Bay--SEQUIM GAZETTE
Help us spread the word and count the homeless--FORKS FORUM
Fort Flagler among 11 state parks eyed for recreation businesses--PT LEADER
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT
One in 5 Victoria parking tickets cancelled; councillor perplexed--TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Malahat First Nation backs stay of Shawnigan soil-dump permit---TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Another ferry service slated for Victoria---VICTORIA NEWS/ VICTORIA BC
WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK:
CLALLAM COUNTY MEETING AGENDA HIGHLIGHT: Resolution adopting the following Supplemental Appropriation: Health and Human Services, Environmental Health – Additional grant funding from Department of Ecology for mitigation certificates/$17,000
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
Agenda detail: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf
Editor's note: Funny, that the Department of Ecology seems worried over water quality because of sewage in the hook, but they seem to have blinders on in regards to the city putting a toxic material in our water supply to pander to the local dentist. Speaking of fluoride folks. We have sewage in a way, in our drinking water. How about that topic DOE?
CITY OF SEQUIM AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEM: Standard & Poor’s Bond Ratings for Civic Center Debt & the Importance of Sound Financial Policies and Practices.
Full agenda: http://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1314
FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: http://www.forkswashington.org/pdf/agenda12516.pdf
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
James 1:5 NIV
Friday, January 15, 2016
THE F4 ALONG WITH THE REST OF THE CITY COUNCIL...
WILL CONSIDER OPTIONS REGARDING FLUORIDE...
They are not exactly known as the Fab Four, but the f4 along with the rest of the City Council will consider options regarding their ignoring the will of the majority of area voters who voted in their "advisory poll" to stop the practice of adding fluoride to the local water system. Since that time they have been met be harsh criticism from the media and angry local residents.
From a staff memo from the city council agenda packet:
The City of Port Angeles is contractually obligated to continue fluoridation of the
municipal water supply until May 18, 2016. After considering three sources of guidance, which
included an advisory poll, the Council voted on December 15 to continue community water
fluoridation. At its next meeting, on January 5, Council listened to and considered comments
from numerous citizens who disagreed with the determination to continue fluoridation. The
disagreement, in large part, arose because the results of the advisory poll were not used as the
basis for the Council’s decision. Acknowledging the concerns expressed, Council chose to
continue discussion of water fluoridation at its January 19 meeting. Council also directed staff to bring forward options for consideration.
Options:
City staff selected five options to present for Council’s consideration. Staff believe these options
reflect the range of actions that might be taken. Each option includes estimated costs. Staff
chose not to include advantages and disadvantages because we realize this information is
subjective. For example, what one person might see as an advantage could be viewed by another as a disadvantage.
1. Continue water fluoridation until June 30, 2026, as approved by Council on December 15.
Costs: Approximately $20,000 per year for the next 10 years. Does not include capital
replacement costs of associated infrastructure.
2. Continue municipal water fluoridation, but provide $100 offset per home towards the
purchase of a water filtration system.
Costs: If approximately 2,200 water customers were to take advantage of this one-time
offset, cost to the City would be approximately $220,000, most likely incurred in a one to
two year period. The significant, unbudgeted cost to the City would likely increase water
utility rates for multiple years. This cost does not factor in new water utility customers who
may wish to take advantage of the offset in future years.
3. Discontinue fluoridation of the municipal water supply after May 18, 2016.
Costs: None. Savings go to the water utility.
4. Arrange for an official advisory vote of registered voters during the next General Election.
Costs: Based on information provided by the County, costs to add an advisory vote to the
General Election ballot is estimated to be between $4,000 and $8,000. Costs vary depending
on the total number of offices and measures on the ballot.
5. Stop fluoridation of the municipal water supply after May 18, 2016, and replace it with an
Oral Health Care Initiative. The City, in cooperation with other local agencies, would join to
create an initiative that would target the underserved populations of Port Angeles,
particularly children and adolescents.
Costs: Up to $40,000 per year for the next 10 years. This option could direct the estimated
$20,000/year that the City spends on fluoridation, plus a matching $20,000 to fund the Oral
Health Care Initiative. The second $20,000 could be used in the form of matching grants
from the City as an incentive to leverage community-driven solutions and resources for this
community problem. The City’s contribution would have to be provided by the General
Fund. The Water Utility would see an expenditure reduction of $20,000, or a potential rate
reduction of approximately 0.4%. ref. city council agenda packet starting on page I-1
Full agenda: http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2758
Editorial comment: I dare say if the four council members who voted to continue will fluoridation actually listen to the will of the majority of the people who voted down the practice of adding fluoride in the first place none of this would be happening.
(see what else is on tap for next week.....)
In other local news headlines...
Divided Port Angeles port commission considers meeting Fridays
Quote:" McAleer said she has a full-time job that keeps me traveling in Olympia and Seattle and across the state Monday through Thursday, so Friday does work well. Beauvais said she also has a full-time job that keeps her busy during other workdays and that Fridays would be a good time for her to meet as well. Hallett questioned whether the change is simply for the convenience of both Beauvais and McAleer. It is my understanding this is being done primarily to accommodate your personal work schedules, he said." ---Peninsula Daily News
* I attended this meeting on Tuesday, what got me that the media was made as an excuse for the change of all things! Port Commissioner McAleer mentioned the media's complaining about the Tuesday's meetings. Since when a government body, arrange meeting schedules at the whims of the media?
Port of Port Angeles mulls buying Second Street property ---PDN
Clallam holds off on naming Port Angeles representative to timber committee; council member asks for time to hold discussion
Quote: "Again, I ask that you postpone the actual name and keep our spot open at the table for future discussion by Port Angeles City Council Whetham said. It's not a democratic action that's occurred, and I'd like to just put the brakes on." ---PDN
Clallam County commissioners back $54 million Sequim School District bond---PDN
Reality Check: Clallam County Budget Shortfalls by Bryan Frazier---PORT O CALL
Carlsborg Sewer Project revisited by Selinda Barkhuis--PORT O CALL
Sequim man incarcerated for possession of gun and bombs---SEQUIM GAZETTE
Union Wharf 'rot' project in progress---PT LEADER
Free Entrance to Olympic National Park on Monday, January 18 in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day--FORKS FORUM
Going off the Grid — Part 4 Still figuring it out--FORK FORUM
Clallam needle exchange clients increase, but number of syringes lent out falls---PDN
Navy special forces use state parks for training--PT LEADER
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT
Victoria councillors relent, allow ‘Wave’ to be painted---TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Law change urged to allow shooting of more crop-destroying geese---TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Victoria Shipyards buzzing with activity---VICTORIA NEWS/ VICTORIA BC
What's on tap for next week...
CLALLAM COUNTY MEETING AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEM: Amendment 3 with the Department of Ecology increasing funding for the Dungeness Water Exchange grant
full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
Agenda item details: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MEETING HIGHLIGHT: Ordinance 3144 Establishing a Line of Credit and Providing for the Issuance and Sale of a Water and Sewer Revenue Bond Anticipation Note in the Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $3,000,000 to Evidence the Line of Credit to be Used to Provide Interim Financing for the City’s Water and Sewer Capital Improvements; Fixing or Setting Parameters with Respect to Certain Terms and Covenants of the Note; Appointing the City’s Designated Representative to Approve the Final Terms of the Sale of the Note; and Providing for Other Related Matters
see full agenda: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=311
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Are Church Choirs and Solos Scriptural?
Many are using choirs and solos in their attempts to worship God. Are choirs and solos authorized by God as a part of Christian worship? ---TRUTH FOR THE WORLD
They are not exactly known as the Fab Four, but the f4 along with the rest of the City Council will consider options regarding their ignoring the will of the majority of area voters who voted in their "advisory poll" to stop the practice of adding fluoride to the local water system. Since that time they have been met be harsh criticism from the media and angry local residents.
From a staff memo from the city council agenda packet:
The City of Port Angeles is contractually obligated to continue fluoridation of the
municipal water supply until May 18, 2016. After considering three sources of guidance, which
included an advisory poll, the Council voted on December 15 to continue community water
fluoridation. At its next meeting, on January 5, Council listened to and considered comments
from numerous citizens who disagreed with the determination to continue fluoridation. The
disagreement, in large part, arose because the results of the advisory poll were not used as the
basis for the Council’s decision. Acknowledging the concerns expressed, Council chose to
continue discussion of water fluoridation at its January 19 meeting. Council also directed staff to bring forward options for consideration.
Options:
City staff selected five options to present for Council’s consideration. Staff believe these options
reflect the range of actions that might be taken. Each option includes estimated costs. Staff
chose not to include advantages and disadvantages because we realize this information is
subjective. For example, what one person might see as an advantage could be viewed by another as a disadvantage.
1. Continue water fluoridation until June 30, 2026, as approved by Council on December 15.
Costs: Approximately $20,000 per year for the next 10 years. Does not include capital
replacement costs of associated infrastructure.
2. Continue municipal water fluoridation, but provide $100 offset per home towards the
purchase of a water filtration system.
Costs: If approximately 2,200 water customers were to take advantage of this one-time
offset, cost to the City would be approximately $220,000, most likely incurred in a one to
two year period. The significant, unbudgeted cost to the City would likely increase water
utility rates for multiple years. This cost does not factor in new water utility customers who
may wish to take advantage of the offset in future years.
3. Discontinue fluoridation of the municipal water supply after May 18, 2016.
Costs: None. Savings go to the water utility.
4. Arrange for an official advisory vote of registered voters during the next General Election.
Costs: Based on information provided by the County, costs to add an advisory vote to the
General Election ballot is estimated to be between $4,000 and $8,000. Costs vary depending
on the total number of offices and measures on the ballot.
5. Stop fluoridation of the municipal water supply after May 18, 2016, and replace it with an
Oral Health Care Initiative. The City, in cooperation with other local agencies, would join to
create an initiative that would target the underserved populations of Port Angeles,
particularly children and adolescents.
Costs: Up to $40,000 per year for the next 10 years. This option could direct the estimated
$20,000/year that the City spends on fluoridation, plus a matching $20,000 to fund the Oral
Health Care Initiative. The second $20,000 could be used in the form of matching grants
from the City as an incentive to leverage community-driven solutions and resources for this
community problem. The City’s contribution would have to be provided by the General
Fund. The Water Utility would see an expenditure reduction of $20,000, or a potential rate
reduction of approximately 0.4%. ref. city council agenda packet starting on page I-1
Full agenda: http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2758
Editorial comment: I dare say if the four council members who voted to continue will fluoridation actually listen to the will of the majority of the people who voted down the practice of adding fluoride in the first place none of this would be happening.
(see what else is on tap for next week.....)
In other local news headlines...
Divided Port Angeles port commission considers meeting Fridays
Quote:" McAleer said she has a full-time job that keeps me traveling in Olympia and Seattle and across the state Monday through Thursday, so Friday does work well. Beauvais said she also has a full-time job that keeps her busy during other workdays and that Fridays would be a good time for her to meet as well. Hallett questioned whether the change is simply for the convenience of both Beauvais and McAleer. It is my understanding this is being done primarily to accommodate your personal work schedules, he said." ---Peninsula Daily News
* I attended this meeting on Tuesday, what got me that the media was made as an excuse for the change of all things! Port Commissioner McAleer mentioned the media's complaining about the Tuesday's meetings. Since when a government body, arrange meeting schedules at the whims of the media?
Port of Port Angeles mulls buying Second Street property ---PDN
Clallam holds off on naming Port Angeles representative to timber committee; council member asks for time to hold discussion
Quote: "Again, I ask that you postpone the actual name and keep our spot open at the table for future discussion by Port Angeles City Council Whetham said. It's not a democratic action that's occurred, and I'd like to just put the brakes on." ---PDN
Clallam County commissioners back $54 million Sequim School District bond---PDN
Reality Check: Clallam County Budget Shortfalls by Bryan Frazier---PORT O CALL
Carlsborg Sewer Project revisited by Selinda Barkhuis--PORT O CALL
Sequim man incarcerated for possession of gun and bombs---SEQUIM GAZETTE
Union Wharf 'rot' project in progress---PT LEADER
Free Entrance to Olympic National Park on Monday, January 18 in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day--FORKS FORUM
Going off the Grid — Part 4 Still figuring it out--FORK FORUM
Clallam needle exchange clients increase, but number of syringes lent out falls---PDN
Navy special forces use state parks for training--PT LEADER
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT
Victoria councillors relent, allow ‘Wave’ to be painted---TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Law change urged to allow shooting of more crop-destroying geese---TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Victoria Shipyards buzzing with activity---VICTORIA NEWS/ VICTORIA BC
What's on tap for next week...
CLALLAM COUNTY MEETING AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEM: Amendment 3 with the Department of Ecology increasing funding for the Dungeness Water Exchange grant
full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
Agenda item details: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MEETING HIGHLIGHT: Ordinance 3144 Establishing a Line of Credit and Providing for the Issuance and Sale of a Water and Sewer Revenue Bond Anticipation Note in the Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $3,000,000 to Evidence the Line of Credit to be Used to Provide Interim Financing for the City’s Water and Sewer Capital Improvements; Fixing or Setting Parameters with Respect to Certain Terms and Covenants of the Note; Appointing the City’s Designated Representative to Approve the Final Terms of the Sale of the Note; and Providing for Other Related Matters
see full agenda: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=311
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Are Church Choirs and Solos Scriptural?
Many are using choirs and solos in their attempts to worship God. Are choirs and solos authorized by God as a part of Christian worship? ---TRUTH FOR THE WORLD
Saturday, January 9, 2016
SO PDN ARTICLE HOLDS TRUE! FLUORIDATION DID PLAY A PART IN MAYOR SELECTION
By Peter Ripley, Publisher
You have to wonder what New Year resolution the so called f4 made this New Year's eve. Perhaps it was to govern by the will of the minority instead of the majority that voted their displeasure of continuing the practice of adding fluoride in our city's water system. Nevertheless, an angry crowd gathered at the city council meeting Tuesday, voicing their disdain of not only the four council members who voted to continue the practice, but mocked the new mayor and deputy mayor as well! I witnessed two scenarios being played out during that meeting on Tuesday night, two prophecies being fulfilled.
Let's take a look at these two scenarios one at a time:
Scenario one: First you have to look way back to 2006 when this issue about adding fluoride to our water system began. I was running for city council at that time, one of many times which I ran for office but came up short. Nevertheless during that time and times since, I often spoke about the fluoride issue. I said many times that this decision should be in the hands of the voters in a ballot measure. Also remember back then it was the pro-fluoride folks who were the majority so it seemed. I remember countless town hall meetings which the other side was the majority. Now ten years later, the anti-fluoride folks are the majority! Lot changed since ten years ago it would seem. But, like then, some over zealous dentist decided to play “big brother' once again, bringing outsiders to this community who knew nothing about this community, and probably paid to do so, come and educate we ignorant town folks over the benefits of having fluoride added to our water. After all readers, according to the lead dentist who was pushing continuing the practice that said, “Those who don't have a degree in dentistry can't make a informed decision on fluoride.” I believe it was Dr. Kennedy that said that.
Now as for this scenario, picture this keeping in mind this is ten years later, different council, different group of people are in play. With of course some old warriors on both sides of the issue. First Cherie Kidd along with some other members of the council was talking about this very thing of having this issue placed as a ballot measure. But some other council members along with their sidekicks the dentist who was opposing the very idea of having this placed on the ballot. Why would they be so afraid of having this issue on the ballot you would ask? I have a hunch they knew what would be the result! Thus they pushed this unbinding citizen advisory poll. Which was only offered to water utility customers. Here's the thing on that. Some citizens who happened to live in subsidised housing have their water bills paid by the landlord, in this case the Housing Authority, so a group of people didn't even get a chance to vote in this poll. But in the end that didn't matter, the f4 decided to ignore that poll because it was unbinding, and they knew it! That whole thing in my opinion was a token exercise of democracy. If they had this on the ballot they would have been obligated to inhere to the will of the people. Plain and simple readers!
Scenario two: Do you recall this headline from the January 1st edition of the Peninsula Daily News?
Fluoride may play a role in Port Angeles mayor selection
Apparently, Paul Gottlieb of the PDN also could be considered a prophet in this too. He wrote how possibly the vote for new mayor and deputy mayor may reflect the decision of the fluoridation issue,and sure enough it did! The council elected Pat Downie as mayor, and Cherie Kidd as deputy mayor both on a 4-3 vote! The same four who voted the continuation of adding fluoride in the city water supply. Much I may add to the dismay of the audience attending the meeting, they were greeted with heckling, and mockery of the audience at their election as mayor and deputy mayor. Downie and Kidd were two of the four who voted to continue fluoridation.
Downie in my opinion seemed flummoxed at times with the heckling from the crowd of people, he miscued on names of his fellow council members once, and that made the crowd heckle even more.
Downie said he would welcome anyone to talk with him one on one about this issue, he asked the unruly crowd to show some respect toward the council. The crowd shouted back: “You didn't respect us, so you get no respect!”
It was a three hour long open public comment session, and you could tell by the demeanor of Downie he was eager to close the first public comment session. I didn't sign up to speak during that first session, but Downie did ask if anyone who didn't get to speak, can speak at that time, I raised my hand several times to speak, but people were signing their names after those who already signed up to speak during that first session. Downie stated he would let just four more people to speak who hadn't signed up. I kept raising my hand after each speaker, Downie was ready to just close down that session, when some members of the public shouted out me by name and said: 'Hey, let Peter speak he had his hand up and has been ignored!” I was about just to call it quits until that happened so I spoke about my views on the whole affair as I did in this posting. Even surprised Council member Whetham I think when I said I agreed with him that the will of the people should be upheld. I left the meeting shortly after that 3 hour long deal. It's safe to say readers, it looks like it's going to be a long year for the f4. That's if they survive the possible recall attempts. Of course they can redeem themselves by repealing this order, but don't bet the farm on it.
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Quote from the article posted: "During a ten minute break vice-mayor Cherie Kidd implored newly minted Mayor, Pat Downie to make the crowd stop calling her out by name. Obediently, Downie announced to the crowd that council members should not be called out by name. At the second public comment period the council was assured they would continue to be called out by name."
In other local news...
Kathleen Kler elected as first female chair of Jefferson County Board of Commissioners--PDN
Clallam's sales tax holiday is debated by commissioners with other officials invited to weigh in--PDN
Quote from the article: Chapman and newly sworn-in Commissioner Mark Ozias said they would support returning the sales tax rate to 8.4 percent. Peach said he was “firmly opposed” to the idea. Ozias, who defeated McEntire in last year's election and took office last Tuesday, said he was “concerned about the sustainability” of the county budget."
Editorial Note: I see no sooner does Chapman who is now a democrat, and Ozais open their first meeting of the year they raise taxes. True democrats! This means your goods and services will be more, since they increase the sales tax.
Port Angeles recycles 14,000 pounds of garbage bins and saves thousands--PDN
Clallam board agrees to post more background information online for consent agenda items---PDN
Nippon and biomass-boiler maker settle lawsuits, $17 million in charges as court date neared--PDN
Selinda Barkhuis: Person of the Year By John Marrs---PORT O CALL
Out with the old, in with the new---SEQUIM GAZETTE
WDFW approves razor clam digs at Copalis and Long Beach---FORKS FORUM
Investing in people, homes: Chimacum bus driver's dream coming true thanks to retired math teacher---PT LEADER
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT:
Victoria homeless count set for Feb. 10; volunteers sought---TIMES COLONIST
Tent city campers get settled in new temporary shelter---VICTORIA NEWS
Syrian family settling into life in Victoria---VICTORIA NEWS
WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK
PORT TO ELECT NEW BOARD OFFICERS
See full agenda: http://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/01122016-124?html=true
CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS:
for Commissioner Mike Chapman and to remove the car allowance and telephone stipend from
his benefit package
associated rental subsidies
associated support services
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
Agenda details: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf
CITY OF SEQUIM MEETING HIGHLIGHT ITEM: Resolution R2016-001 Supporting Sequim School District Facilities Construction and Replacement Plan and Bond
See full agenda: http://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1309
CITY OF FORKS MEETING AGENDA: http://www.forkswashington.org/pdf/agenda11116.pdf
PORT TOWNSEND MEETING AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEM: Resolution 16-002 Expressing the City Council’s Support for the Port Townsend School District #50’s Proposition 1, a Bond Measure to Construct and Improve Schools
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
[ Lay Up Treasures in Heaven ] “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV
You have to wonder what New Year resolution the so called f4 made this New Year's eve. Perhaps it was to govern by the will of the minority instead of the majority that voted their displeasure of continuing the practice of adding fluoride in our city's water system. Nevertheless, an angry crowd gathered at the city council meeting Tuesday, voicing their disdain of not only the four council members who voted to continue the practice, but mocked the new mayor and deputy mayor as well! I witnessed two scenarios being played out during that meeting on Tuesday night, two prophecies being fulfilled.
Let's take a look at these two scenarios one at a time:
Scenario one: First you have to look way back to 2006 when this issue about adding fluoride to our water system began. I was running for city council at that time, one of many times which I ran for office but came up short. Nevertheless during that time and times since, I often spoke about the fluoride issue. I said many times that this decision should be in the hands of the voters in a ballot measure. Also remember back then it was the pro-fluoride folks who were the majority so it seemed. I remember countless town hall meetings which the other side was the majority. Now ten years later, the anti-fluoride folks are the majority! Lot changed since ten years ago it would seem. But, like then, some over zealous dentist decided to play “big brother' once again, bringing outsiders to this community who knew nothing about this community, and probably paid to do so, come and educate we ignorant town folks over the benefits of having fluoride added to our water. After all readers, according to the lead dentist who was pushing continuing the practice that said, “Those who don't have a degree in dentistry can't make a informed decision on fluoride.” I believe it was Dr. Kennedy that said that.
Now as for this scenario, picture this keeping in mind this is ten years later, different council, different group of people are in play. With of course some old warriors on both sides of the issue. First Cherie Kidd along with some other members of the council was talking about this very thing of having this issue placed as a ballot measure. But some other council members along with their sidekicks the dentist who was opposing the very idea of having this placed on the ballot. Why would they be so afraid of having this issue on the ballot you would ask? I have a hunch they knew what would be the result! Thus they pushed this unbinding citizen advisory poll. Which was only offered to water utility customers. Here's the thing on that. Some citizens who happened to live in subsidised housing have their water bills paid by the landlord, in this case the Housing Authority, so a group of people didn't even get a chance to vote in this poll. But in the end that didn't matter, the f4 decided to ignore that poll because it was unbinding, and they knew it! That whole thing in my opinion was a token exercise of democracy. If they had this on the ballot they would have been obligated to inhere to the will of the people. Plain and simple readers!
Scenario two: Do you recall this headline from the January 1st edition of the Peninsula Daily News?
Fluoride may play a role in Port Angeles mayor selection
Apparently, Paul Gottlieb of the PDN also could be considered a prophet in this too. He wrote how possibly the vote for new mayor and deputy mayor may reflect the decision of the fluoridation issue,and sure enough it did! The council elected Pat Downie as mayor, and Cherie Kidd as deputy mayor both on a 4-3 vote! The same four who voted the continuation of adding fluoride in the city water supply. Much I may add to the dismay of the audience attending the meeting, they were greeted with heckling, and mockery of the audience at their election as mayor and deputy mayor. Downie and Kidd were two of the four who voted to continue fluoridation.
Downie in my opinion seemed flummoxed at times with the heckling from the crowd of people, he miscued on names of his fellow council members once, and that made the crowd heckle even more.
Downie said he would welcome anyone to talk with him one on one about this issue, he asked the unruly crowd to show some respect toward the council. The crowd shouted back: “You didn't respect us, so you get no respect!”
It was a three hour long open public comment session, and you could tell by the demeanor of Downie he was eager to close the first public comment session. I didn't sign up to speak during that first session, but Downie did ask if anyone who didn't get to speak, can speak at that time, I raised my hand several times to speak, but people were signing their names after those who already signed up to speak during that first session. Downie stated he would let just four more people to speak who hadn't signed up. I kept raising my hand after each speaker, Downie was ready to just close down that session, when some members of the public shouted out me by name and said: 'Hey, let Peter speak he had his hand up and has been ignored!” I was about just to call it quits until that happened so I spoke about my views on the whole affair as I did in this posting. Even surprised Council member Whetham I think when I said I agreed with him that the will of the people should be upheld. I left the meeting shortly after that 3 hour long deal. It's safe to say readers, it looks like it's going to be a long year for the f4. That's if they survive the possible recall attempts. Of course they can redeem themselves by repealing this order, but don't bet the farm on it.
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Quote from the article posted: "During a ten minute break vice-mayor Cherie Kidd implored newly minted Mayor, Pat Downie to make the crowd stop calling her out by name. Obediently, Downie announced to the crowd that council members should not be called out by name. At the second public comment period the council was assured they would continue to be called out by name."
In other local news...
Kathleen Kler elected as first female chair of Jefferson County Board of Commissioners--PDN
Clallam's sales tax holiday is debated by commissioners with other officials invited to weigh in--PDN
Quote from the article: Chapman and newly sworn-in Commissioner Mark Ozias said they would support returning the sales tax rate to 8.4 percent. Peach said he was “firmly opposed” to the idea. Ozias, who defeated McEntire in last year's election and took office last Tuesday, said he was “concerned about the sustainability” of the county budget."
Editorial Note: I see no sooner does Chapman who is now a democrat, and Ozais open their first meeting of the year they raise taxes. True democrats! This means your goods and services will be more, since they increase the sales tax.
Port Angeles recycles 14,000 pounds of garbage bins and saves thousands--PDN
Clallam board agrees to post more background information online for consent agenda items---PDN
Nippon and biomass-boiler maker settle lawsuits, $17 million in charges as court date neared--PDN
Selinda Barkhuis: Person of the Year By John Marrs---PORT O CALL
Out with the old, in with the new---SEQUIM GAZETTE
WDFW approves razor clam digs at Copalis and Long Beach---FORKS FORUM
Investing in people, homes: Chimacum bus driver's dream coming true thanks to retired math teacher---PT LEADER
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT:
Victoria homeless count set for Feb. 10; volunteers sought---TIMES COLONIST
Tent city campers get settled in new temporary shelter---VICTORIA NEWS
Syrian family settling into life in Victoria---VICTORIA NEWS
WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK
PORT TO ELECT NEW BOARD OFFICERS
See full agenda: http://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/01122016-124?html=true
CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS:
- Resolution directing the Human Resources Department to not add the cost of living adjustment
for Commissioner Mike Chapman and to remove the car allowance and telephone stipend from
his benefit package
- Agreement with Serenity House of Clallam County for staffing housing resource centers and
associated rental subsidies
- Agreement with Serenity House of Clallam County for emergency shelter resources and
associated support services
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
Agenda details: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf
CITY OF SEQUIM MEETING HIGHLIGHT ITEM: Resolution R2016-001 Supporting Sequim School District Facilities Construction and Replacement Plan and Bond
See full agenda: http://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1309
CITY OF FORKS MEETING AGENDA: http://www.forkswashington.org/pdf/agenda11116.pdf
PORT TOWNSEND MEETING AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEM: Resolution 16-002 Expressing the City Council’s Support for the Port Townsend School District #50’s Proposition 1, a Bond Measure to Construct and Improve Schools
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
[ Lay Up Treasures in Heaven ] “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV
Saturday, January 2, 2016
AND WHAT DID I HEAR FROM MY WINDOW DEC.31st?
THE SOUND OF FIREWORKS BLASTING IN THE NEW YEAR!
Yes, readers do you recall the following Ordinance which the City of Port Angeles approved of way back in March of last year? Yes, this ordinance doesn't start until a few months hence, but you have to wonder how many citizens are going to obey it? From what I heard outside of my apartment window on Dec. 31st was more that of defiance than celebrating the new year. When this becomes official in April, will the cops be flooded with 911 calls come July 4th because of fireworks? They have yet to make a plan on how they are going to handle the possible onslaught of phone calls probably going to call in the dispatch on July 4th or Dec 31 next year, let alone other criminal related calls. More on this story come July readers, but I just wanted to remind everyone come April the firework ban will be official and its either going to be chaos in July, and next New Years eve throughout the town, or silent nights!
SUBJECT: PROPOSED FIREWORKS ORDINANCE
Summary: A group of concerned citizens has come forward with a request that the City of Port
Angeles take action to address the use of fireworks. This group has requested that the City
Council enact a ban on the sale and discharge of fireworks within the Port Angeles City limits.
Per Council direction, staff drafted an ordinance banning the sale and discharge of fireworks
within the City, and a first reading of this proposed ordinance was conducted at the February 17,
2015, City Council meeting. A public hearing was then conducted and a number of members of
the community spoke both in favor of, and opposed to, the ordinance.
Recommendation: Conduct a second reading of the proposed ordinance, then conduct a public
hearing. It is the staff opinion that this ordinance will eventually result in a reduction of the
incidence of fireworks-related fires, injuries and complaints within the City, and for those
reasons staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
A citizen's group has come forward and presented materials indicating that fireworks cause a
significant impact upon the health, safety and welfare of a large segment of the community.
Numerous citizens state that their neighborhoods have, for days surrounding the 4th of July,
become "war zones." Many residents have come forward reporting that they are afraid to leave
their homes for fear that they will catch fire, while others report that they feel compelled to leave their homes because the noise is so disturbing. Residents who are unable to leave report that they endure days of hardship and discomfort.
The discharge of fireworks on the 4th of July is a deep-rooted American tradition. There is no
question that many citizens celebrate the 4 th of July by safely discharging legal fireworks within
the parameters as set forth by current ordinance. Unfortunately, it is evident that in growing
numbers, both legal and illegal fireworks are being discharged within the City of Port Angeles
for days prior to and after the 4th of July. This illegal discharge within the tight confines of City
3/03/2015 G - 1 From the city's March 3rd meeting which they approved the Ordinance.
related news story:
On 4-3 vote, Port Angeles City Council approves ban on personal fireworks
The new ordinance takes effect beginning in April 2016.
Illegal use of fireworks — either those too dangerous to be legal or those set off before 9 a.m. or after 11 p.m. on the Fourth of July — will continue to be a misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine until the new law takes effect.---Peninsula Daily News dated 3/ 4/15
CITY OF PORT ANGELES GETS $44,000 GRANT ON HARBOR CLEAN UP.
One of the highlight items of the City Council starting out for 2016, is the acceptance of a $44,000 grant the Department of Ecology. The new mayor whoever that will be, will be the one accepting the grant along with other members of the Council Tuesday night.
According to staff memo provided:
The City has received a $399,999.60 Remedial Action Grant for the
Port Angeles Harbor Clean Up from the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology).
Ecology has allowed for the City to recoup costs associated with the Remedial Investigation and
Feasibility study that have been occurring since March of 2012. Traditionally remedial action
grants are awarded with a 50% match requirement. In recognition of Port Angeles’s status as an
economically disadvantaged community, the Director of Ecology has authorized a 10% match
requirement for the City.
Based on agreement requirements the grant will primarily be used to cover (non-legal) staff time and expenses for the project as well as invoices for Ecology staff time and stakeholder meetings. Due to limitations of the grant agreement, consulting services will not be covered by the grant.
Staff recommends that Council accept the grant and authorize the City Manager to sign the Toxics Cleanup Remedial Action Grant Program Agreement and make minor modifications as necessary.
Editor's Note: How big of Ecology to give us this grant! After all it was them who put us in this bind with their endless studies and unfunded mandates in the first place! Note readers it says nothing about covering the cost of actual clean up which will cost millions! Plus we must not forget those over priced consultants, they will come knocking at the door with their hands out, if they just happened to miscalculate a price of a bid! It would be nice for a change that a council member would call them on these types of mistakes during the bidding process, and reject anymore taxpayer expense over math mistakes! These contracts should be all correct in their figuring before they come to the council for consideration, not after, and find an error after money has already been spent.
In other local news...
McEntire leaves Clallam County office; no promises that he will stay ‘retired’
PORT ANGELES — Jim McEntire will be the first to tell you: He’s no good at staying retired.The Clallam County commissioner from Sequim is stepping down after four years representing the eastern third of the county and 46 years of service to his country.---Peninsula Daily News dated 12/19/15
Railroad Bridge trestle blessed with cedar, speeches as 150 gather for dedication ceremony near Sequim
SEQUIM — The new west trestle of the Railroad Bridge, which repairs a temporary gap in the Olympic Discovery Trail, was dedicated Wednesday with cedar boughs, blessings and speeches praising the improvements made at the Dungeness River crossing.---Peninsula Daily News
Port of Port Angeles chief makes exit: mill site best chance for development, he says
PORT ANGELES — Nineteen acres of cold, wet, windblown ground could become the hottest piece of industrial real estate in Western Washington.---Peninsula Daily News
Ozias sworn in to serve as Clallam commissioner; Sequim resident to take McEntire's seat
PORT ANGELES — Mark Ozias has been sworn in as the newest Clallam County commissioner. Ozias, 45, replaces Jim McEntire, whom he defeated in the November election 53.2 percent to 46.8 percent.---Peninsula Daily News
Tiny houses for homeless good idea but park wrong place, commissioner says
PORT TOWNSEND — An advocacy group seeking to create a development of tiny houses — each less than 250 square feet — to provide shelter for the homeless has a good idea but needs to find a different location, according to a Jefferson County commissioner---Peninsula Daily News
Judge Rick Porter: Cry Baby or Corrupt?---PORT O CALL
Fluoride Fighters Finding Form & Functions---PORT O CALL
EDC Year End Report presented by Bill Greenwood---PORT O CALL
2015: A look back in Sequim news--SEQUIM GAZETTE
Earthquake near Victoria, BC rattles north Peninsula--KONP RADIO
Port Townsend's Mountain View Pool to reopen Jan. 2--PT LEADER
The Prince Arthur--FORKS FORUM
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT
City was offered free removal of old boats on the Gorge--TIMES COLONIST/VICTORIA BC
Plan for temporary homeless shelter on Yates St. worries neighbours ---TIMES COLONIST
Rankin describes 2015 as “tumultuous” year in politics--VICTORIA NEWS/ VICTORIA BC
WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK
CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHT: Approval of workers’ compensation expenditures for the month of November
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: Waterfront Development Phase 2B (ODT Trail West), Project TR02-2003 / Final Acceptance.
Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Related news article: Fluoride may play a role in Port Angeles mayor selection
" Councilwoman Sissi Bruch, a fluoridation opponent who won a second term in November, said this week she will nominate herself to be the city’s top elected official as an alternative to fluoridation proponents Brad Collins and Deputy Mayor Patrick Downie, who told the Peninsula Daily News that they, too, want to be mayor." --Peninsula Daily News
See full agenda: http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2689
Editor's Note: I'm surprise my pal Lee Whetham wasn't considering the posting! After all wasn't he who was most voicing his dismay over the fluoride issue during that meeting a couple of week's ago? That plan didn't go over to well in annoncing his intention to make a motion to end the practice of adding the toxic substance, someone beat him to the punch and motion the exact opposite Kidd made the motion to continue adding fluroide to our water supply, apparently snubbing the will of the people. Whetham could really make some political hey about this if he plays his cards right as mayor if he got in.
Once it he who successfully assured in that apprentice program for construction workers, working on captial projects? Hows that going?
Was it he, who lead the charge on those pesky fire works sounding off during the Forth of July and imposed a ban. Well even though the ban isn't official until April of this new year, one must wonder if it will be ignored come the 4th of July. But all night on Dec 31 you could hear fire works in parts of town despite an impending ban in April.
Of course you would have to ignore the fact he tried to bail out of this job as council member to seek greener pastures on the Port Commission, after only 15 months on the job as council member. The voters weren't to keen on that move.
Now if he started talking about putting a leash on these over paid consultants and unfunded mandates he'd have something, and if he spoke about repealing the decision of the fluoride issue he be making a pathway toward making a come back on some stumbling moves.
SEQUIM CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHT: Potential selection of new Council member
See full agenda: http://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1303
PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHT:
Ordinance 3144 Establishing a Line of Credit and Providing for the Issuance and Sale of a Water and Sewer Revenue Bond Anticipation Note in the Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $3,000,000 to Evidence the Line of Credit to be Used to Provide Interim Financing for the City’s Water and Sewer Capital Improvements; Fixing or Setting Parameters with Respect to Certain Terms and Covenants of the Note; Appointing the City’s Designated Representative to Approve the Final Terms of the Sale of the Note; and Providing for Other Related Matters
see full agenda: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=301
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:12 NKJV
Yes, readers do you recall the following Ordinance which the City of Port Angeles approved of way back in March of last year? Yes, this ordinance doesn't start until a few months hence, but you have to wonder how many citizens are going to obey it? From what I heard outside of my apartment window on Dec. 31st was more that of defiance than celebrating the new year. When this becomes official in April, will the cops be flooded with 911 calls come July 4th because of fireworks? They have yet to make a plan on how they are going to handle the possible onslaught of phone calls probably going to call in the dispatch on July 4th or Dec 31 next year, let alone other criminal related calls. More on this story come July readers, but I just wanted to remind everyone come April the firework ban will be official and its either going to be chaos in July, and next New Years eve throughout the town, or silent nights!
SUBJECT: PROPOSED FIREWORKS ORDINANCE
Summary: A group of concerned citizens has come forward with a request that the City of Port
Angeles take action to address the use of fireworks. This group has requested that the City
Council enact a ban on the sale and discharge of fireworks within the Port Angeles City limits.
Per Council direction, staff drafted an ordinance banning the sale and discharge of fireworks
within the City, and a first reading of this proposed ordinance was conducted at the February 17,
2015, City Council meeting. A public hearing was then conducted and a number of members of
the community spoke both in favor of, and opposed to, the ordinance.
Recommendation: Conduct a second reading of the proposed ordinance, then conduct a public
hearing. It is the staff opinion that this ordinance will eventually result in a reduction of the
incidence of fireworks-related fires, injuries and complaints within the City, and for those
reasons staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
A citizen's group has come forward and presented materials indicating that fireworks cause a
significant impact upon the health, safety and welfare of a large segment of the community.
Numerous citizens state that their neighborhoods have, for days surrounding the 4th of July,
become "war zones." Many residents have come forward reporting that they are afraid to leave
their homes for fear that they will catch fire, while others report that they feel compelled to leave their homes because the noise is so disturbing. Residents who are unable to leave report that they endure days of hardship and discomfort.
The discharge of fireworks on the 4th of July is a deep-rooted American tradition. There is no
question that many citizens celebrate the 4 th of July by safely discharging legal fireworks within
the parameters as set forth by current ordinance. Unfortunately, it is evident that in growing
numbers, both legal and illegal fireworks are being discharged within the City of Port Angeles
for days prior to and after the 4th of July. This illegal discharge within the tight confines of City
3/03/2015 G - 1 From the city's March 3rd meeting which they approved the Ordinance.
related news story:
On 4-3 vote, Port Angeles City Council approves ban on personal fireworks
The new ordinance takes effect beginning in April 2016.
Illegal use of fireworks — either those too dangerous to be legal or those set off before 9 a.m. or after 11 p.m. on the Fourth of July — will continue to be a misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine until the new law takes effect.---Peninsula Daily News dated 3/ 4/15
CITY OF PORT ANGELES GETS $44,000 GRANT ON HARBOR CLEAN UP.
One of the highlight items of the City Council starting out for 2016, is the acceptance of a $44,000 grant the Department of Ecology. The new mayor whoever that will be, will be the one accepting the grant along with other members of the Council Tuesday night.
According to staff memo provided:
The City has received a $399,999.60 Remedial Action Grant for the
Port Angeles Harbor Clean Up from the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology).
Ecology has allowed for the City to recoup costs associated with the Remedial Investigation and
Feasibility study that have been occurring since March of 2012. Traditionally remedial action
grants are awarded with a 50% match requirement. In recognition of Port Angeles’s status as an
economically disadvantaged community, the Director of Ecology has authorized a 10% match
requirement for the City.
Based on agreement requirements the grant will primarily be used to cover (non-legal) staff time and expenses for the project as well as invoices for Ecology staff time and stakeholder meetings. Due to limitations of the grant agreement, consulting services will not be covered by the grant.
Staff recommends that Council accept the grant and authorize the City Manager to sign the Toxics Cleanup Remedial Action Grant Program Agreement and make minor modifications as necessary.
Editor's Note: How big of Ecology to give us this grant! After all it was them who put us in this bind with their endless studies and unfunded mandates in the first place! Note readers it says nothing about covering the cost of actual clean up which will cost millions! Plus we must not forget those over priced consultants, they will come knocking at the door with their hands out, if they just happened to miscalculate a price of a bid! It would be nice for a change that a council member would call them on these types of mistakes during the bidding process, and reject anymore taxpayer expense over math mistakes! These contracts should be all correct in their figuring before they come to the council for consideration, not after, and find an error after money has already been spent.
In other local news...
McEntire leaves Clallam County office; no promises that he will stay ‘retired’
PORT ANGELES — Jim McEntire will be the first to tell you: He’s no good at staying retired.The Clallam County commissioner from Sequim is stepping down after four years representing the eastern third of the county and 46 years of service to his country.---Peninsula Daily News dated 12/19/15
Railroad Bridge trestle blessed with cedar, speeches as 150 gather for dedication ceremony near Sequim
SEQUIM — The new west trestle of the Railroad Bridge, which repairs a temporary gap in the Olympic Discovery Trail, was dedicated Wednesday with cedar boughs, blessings and speeches praising the improvements made at the Dungeness River crossing.---Peninsula Daily News
Port of Port Angeles chief makes exit: mill site best chance for development, he says
PORT ANGELES — Nineteen acres of cold, wet, windblown ground could become the hottest piece of industrial real estate in Western Washington.---Peninsula Daily News
Ozias sworn in to serve as Clallam commissioner; Sequim resident to take McEntire's seat
PORT ANGELES — Mark Ozias has been sworn in as the newest Clallam County commissioner. Ozias, 45, replaces Jim McEntire, whom he defeated in the November election 53.2 percent to 46.8 percent.---Peninsula Daily News
Tiny houses for homeless good idea but park wrong place, commissioner says
PORT TOWNSEND — An advocacy group seeking to create a development of tiny houses — each less than 250 square feet — to provide shelter for the homeless has a good idea but needs to find a different location, according to a Jefferson County commissioner---Peninsula Daily News
Judge Rick Porter: Cry Baby or Corrupt?---PORT O CALL
Fluoride Fighters Finding Form & Functions---PORT O CALL
EDC Year End Report presented by Bill Greenwood---PORT O CALL
2015: A look back in Sequim news--SEQUIM GAZETTE
Earthquake near Victoria, BC rattles north Peninsula--KONP RADIO
Port Townsend's Mountain View Pool to reopen Jan. 2--PT LEADER
The Prince Arthur--FORKS FORUM
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT
City was offered free removal of old boats on the Gorge--TIMES COLONIST/VICTORIA BC
Plan for temporary homeless shelter on Yates St. worries neighbours ---TIMES COLONIST
Rankin describes 2015 as “tumultuous” year in politics--VICTORIA NEWS/ VICTORIA BC
WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK
CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHT: Approval of workers’ compensation expenditures for the month of November
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: Waterfront Development Phase 2B (ODT Trail West), Project TR02-2003 / Final Acceptance.
Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Related news article: Fluoride may play a role in Port Angeles mayor selection
" Councilwoman Sissi Bruch, a fluoridation opponent who won a second term in November, said this week she will nominate herself to be the city’s top elected official as an alternative to fluoridation proponents Brad Collins and Deputy Mayor Patrick Downie, who told the Peninsula Daily News that they, too, want to be mayor." --Peninsula Daily News
See full agenda: http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2689
Editor's Note: I'm surprise my pal Lee Whetham wasn't considering the posting! After all wasn't he who was most voicing his dismay over the fluoride issue during that meeting a couple of week's ago? That plan didn't go over to well in annoncing his intention to make a motion to end the practice of adding the toxic substance, someone beat him to the punch and motion the exact opposite Kidd made the motion to continue adding fluroide to our water supply, apparently snubbing the will of the people. Whetham could really make some political hey about this if he plays his cards right as mayor if he got in.
Once it he who successfully assured in that apprentice program for construction workers, working on captial projects? Hows that going?
Was it he, who lead the charge on those pesky fire works sounding off during the Forth of July and imposed a ban. Well even though the ban isn't official until April of this new year, one must wonder if it will be ignored come the 4th of July. But all night on Dec 31 you could hear fire works in parts of town despite an impending ban in April.
Of course you would have to ignore the fact he tried to bail out of this job as council member to seek greener pastures on the Port Commission, after only 15 months on the job as council member. The voters weren't to keen on that move.
Now if he started talking about putting a leash on these over paid consultants and unfunded mandates he'd have something, and if he spoke about repealing the decision of the fluoride issue he be making a pathway toward making a come back on some stumbling moves.
SEQUIM CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHT: Potential selection of new Council member
See full agenda: http://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1303
PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHT:
Ordinance 3144 Establishing a Line of Credit and Providing for the Issuance and Sale of a Water and Sewer Revenue Bond Anticipation Note in the Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $3,000,000 to Evidence the Line of Credit to be Used to Provide Interim Financing for the City’s Water and Sewer Capital Improvements; Fixing or Setting Parameters with Respect to Certain Terms and Covenants of the Note; Appointing the City’s Designated Representative to Approve the Final Terms of the Sale of the Note; and Providing for Other Related Matters
see full agenda: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=301
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:12 NKJV
Saturday, December 26, 2015
AWAKEN, THE FOUR THINKING THEY HEARD CLAMORING OF HEARING REINDEER...
THEY HEARD THE CLAMORING OF RECALL INSTEAD ON THE ROOF THE FOUR DID.
Twas, the night before Christmas and all through the house of the four who voted for fluoridation, not a creature was stirring not even a mouse....
Even as Cherie Kidd was taking her oath of office for another third term, with perhaps visions of sugarplums dancing in her head, her stocking hanging at the fire place hoping St. Nick would stop by, she along with the other four council members heard the rumblings of recall instead!
Her along with the other three council members who decided to ignore the will of the majority of those who voted during that unbinding advisory poll which was solely for paying water utilies customers. Those who were in subsides housing didn't get to vote because the housing authority pays the water bill. As you recall Kidd along with Collins, Gase, and Downie voted to continue the practice of fluoridating our water supply the vote was 4-3. So I imagine these four would fine coal in their stockings if those who are against fluoridation had their way.
Reality check...
But, let's take a look back what happened during that meeting, and leading up to it. As you recall it was Councilman Whetham who announced that day in the Peninsula Daily news his intentions of posing a motion to end fluoridation. A move I might add that probably weren't to smart to announce your intentions before the meeting in a publication that day, Kidd probably saw that and made her move beating Whetham to the punch, which I imagine didn't sit to well with Whetham. That's probaby the reason why Whetham responded the way he did by mentioning a question posed to him about issuing a recall by a anti-fluoride backer. Kidd even mentioned during our little coffee chat that Lee was upset because of her making the motion of continuing the practice even before Whetham had a chance to make his. So, that kinda brought something to my mind, anyone can get that kind of information off the net at the Washington Access page, RCWs. So really was there any need to address the question of a recall by Whetham when he could have told the person asking the question that they could fine that information off the net, other than to publicly address it out of spite!? Whetham might find himself facing a recall if he don't tread lightly. Can those who are seeking a recall prove malfeasance? Prove as in documentation not hear say.
Plus even if they are successful of having these four removed from office do they have people willing to serve on the council?
Also I said before many times, that when you have an unbinding vote like that, the council would probably just ignore it anyway! This thing should have been on the ballot as a ballot measure. I also said that too. Now readers you have the results you have, another ten years of having medication added to our water supply. You recall and someone else brought this up when this process started Kidd was in favor of having this on the ballot, but waffled and decided to push instead of this advisory poll question. I said before Kidd was probably going to vote to continued adding fluoride, during the election, and she did. So with that, I say A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
RCW 29A.56.110
Initiating proceedings—Statement—Contents—Verification—Definitions.
Whenever any legal voter of the state or of any political subdivision thereof, either individually or on behalf of an organization, desires to demand the recall and discharge of any elective public officer of the state or of such political subdivision, as the case may be, under the provisions of sections 33 and 34 of Article 1 of the Constitution, the voter shall prepare a typewritten charge, reciting that such officer, naming him or her and giving the title of the office, has committed an act or acts of malfeasance, or an act or acts of misfeasance while in office, or has violated the oath of office, or has been guilty of any two or more of the acts specified in the Constitution as grounds for recall. The charge shall state the act or acts complained of in concise language, give a detailed description including the approximate date, location, and nature of each act complained of, be signed by the person or persons making the charge, give their respective post office addresses, and be verified under oath that the person or persons believe the charge or charges to be true and have knowledge of the alleged facts upon which the stated grounds for recall are based.
For the purposes of this chapter:
(1) "Misfeasance" or "malfeasance" in office means any wrongful conduct that affects, interrupts, or interferes with the performance of official duty;
(a) Additionally, "misfeasance" in office means the performance of a duty in an improper manner; and
(b) Additionally, "malfeasance" in office means the commission of an unlawful act;
(2) "Violation of the oath of office" means the neglect or knowing failure by an elective public officer to perform faithfully a duty imposed by law.
[2003 c 111 § 1407; 1984 c 170 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 47 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.010. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 1; RRS § 5350. Former part of section: 1913 c 146 § 2; RRS § 5351, now codified in RCW 29.82.015. Formerly RCW 29.82.010.]
related articles:
"After Kidd moved to extend fluoridation for 10 years and Gase seconded her motion, Whetham asked City Attorney Bill Bloor what it would take to recall a City Councilperson. Bloor said a council member would have to commit malfeasance or misfeasance in office, after which Whetham dropped the matter without explanation. Whetham said Wednesday he asked the question of Bloor on behalf of an anti-fluoridation person who asked him about it at the meeting." ---Peninsula Daily News---dated 12/17/15"
Port Angeles city council members are sworn in
" Kidd, 69, begins her third term. A Port Angeles High School graduate and owner of AAA Affordable Storage and U-Haul, she defeated Dan Bateham in the Nov. 3 general election. She is a former Port Angeles mayor, the former chairwoman of the Port Angeles Planning Commission and a member of the Port Angeles Business Association, the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce and Soroptimist International." ---Peninsula Daily News dated 12/24/15
Plans afoot for ouster of Fluoride Four
" We are now collecting evidence of malfeasance committed by these council members so that we can begin the proceedings which are necessary for a recall of city council members. This is not a pleasant task but one that must be done if we are to ever have representative government in Port Angeles." --from a letter to the editor, Port O Call
End fluoridation with stroke of a pen
With the stroke of his pen, Governor Jay Inslee can end fluoridation throughout Washington. “Washington law is very clear. Fluoridation may only be done using fluoridation materials which “comply with” National Sanitation Foundation Rule 60, which contains EPA’s approved set of guidelines for fluoridation materials.---PORT O CALL letter to the editor
Port Angeles water fluoridation: City Council member plans to make motion to end treatment at meeting today
" City Council member Lee Whetham said Monday he intends to make a motion at tonight's regular council meeting if another council colleague does not that the city end fluoridation of the municipal water supply when a contract with the Washington Dental Service Foundation expires May 18. I am going to be looking for a second, Whetham said"----Peninsula Daily News dated 12/15/15
In other local news...
Clallam Commissioner Peach replaces McEntire on state Board of Natural Resources
PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County Commissioner Bill Peach has been picked to represent timber counties on the state Board of Natural Resources, he announced Tuesday---Peninsula Daily News
Composite Recycling Technology Center's board chair details what could go awry with progress
While Bob Larsen found it hard to hide his hopes for the Composite Recycling Technology Center, he acknowledged that a set of adverse circumstances could delay or derail its success.--Peninsula Daily News
Clallam Ethics Code needs fixing
Clallam Countys Code of Ethics 3.01.030 (3) needs revision because it unfairly applies only to elected officials, has no provision for the public to report violations, and needs clear enforcement and penalty provisions. Discussed here is the code, the problem, and proposed solutions.---PORT O CALL
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT
School and proposed homeless facility: 18 paces and a world apart
The best stabilizer for homeless people is housing, says the Cool Aid Society’s Kathy Stinson. But a proposal for such a facility has parents asking: Is across the street from a school the best place?---TIMES COLONIST
WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK?
Clallam County does have a meeting scheduled but hadn't released their agenda
FORKS CITY COUNCIL Agenda: http://www.forkswashington.org/pdf/agenda122815.pdf
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said: “Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word; For my eyes have seen Your salvation Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel.”
Luke 2:28-32 NKJV
Friday, December 25, 2015
TO ALL MY READERS...
Who reads The Ripley Report from all over the globe to here in Port Angeles WA!
MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Let's all prey for a little world peace while we are at it!
Saturday, December 19, 2015
KIDD CHATS OVER COFFEE TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON PANHANDELING
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| Peter Ripley, Publisher |
That's the message Council member Cherie Kidd, and former mayor shared during our little coffee chat this Wednesday. But first before I tell you what we talked about during our little chat at Shirley's coffee cafe on Lincoln street this week. I got a email from Kidd earlier in the week requesting a sit down over coffee, to discuss her proposed ordinance in banning these aggressive panhandlers. Now this was before I knew what transpired during the last city council meeting over the fluoridation issue. But more on that in this posting. We had scheduled the meeting a day before but due to scheduling conflict we rescheduled the meeting. She was very apologetic about the whole affair, and seemed to really want to explain her reasons for traveling to the twin cities of Chehalis and Centralia. Apparently she read my article several weeks ago during the campaign between her and Dan Bateham for the city council position. When I compared her trip to Fort Lewis when she was Mayor, expressing her concerns over those Chinook helicopters buzzing the town back in 2012, to the commander of that training exercise, she traveled to Fort Lewis while she was mayor to ask the commander to apologize for the fly over and buzzing the city.
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| Council member Kidd pic taken from city webpage. She said I paid for the trip out of my own pockets. |
So, it was Wednesday morning and Cherie Kidd walks into the cafe carrying a file folder of material regarding the panhandling issue with a petition in hand with about 15 signatures of area businesses who want the ban on aggressive panhandlers, She ordered a orange juice, while I had one of those breakfast sandwiches that Shirley makes, with a cup of coffee.
So, since I am known to be a good listener, she talked while I munched. She wanted to tell her reasons and background for the proposed ordinance. She showed me the petition while telling me several stories of these panhandlers who impersonate being homeless, getting all of this tax free monies. She did say there were more business who were wanting the ban than those who were on the petition. This kinda all sound very and strangely familiar but on another issue that isn't remotely related except for the fact both cases involves petitions. But, let's not get ahead of ourselves.
She told me that she tried to inquire what can be done about the people imposing to be panhandlers, and about the ones who were harassing and hurling insults at customers coming to shop in many businesses which the panhandlers seem to park themselves asking for money. She was told nothing can be done by both the city attorney and the chief of police regarding to panhandling because many of these ordinances that ban panhandling are often overturned in court because it violates free speech and expression.
That's when she told me: "I don't like taking no for answer, I am not against the homeless, I am against those who impersonates the homeless, and behave like bullies both to other panhandlers and store owners. "
She also stated: "I am both trying to help the homeless who need assistance, and shop owners by adopting the same kind of zoning ordinance which Centraila passed which limits where the panhandlers can go." She told me when those cities passed those no panhandle free zones this would make the impostures move out of town. She told me stories where some of these people have homes, and then go out in raggy clothes to panhandle. Now readers most of what she was saying I actually agree with, we do have a influx of panhandlers who just seem to be playing the system, feeding on the charity of others, and taking advantage of that just to go by drugs or booze. However this shouldn't mean the end of those bell ringers you see during the holidays. She told me those who are truly homeless knows where they can go if they are seeking help, to the many charity organizations and churches.
Now another story or example of Cherie Kidd's of not like being told no. During the city council meeting on Tuesday evening, before our little coffee chat the following day On Wednesday. I didn't go to the city council meeting the night before, so I had no clue what transpired the night before until in the Thursday's edition of the Peninsula Daily News. With the headline which read: Port Angeles votes to continue water fluoridation; opponent to keep up work against treatment
During the coffee chat, unaware what had transpired I asked Kidd if Councilman Whetham got to make his motion on stopping the Practice of adding fluoridation? As you recall in Tuesday's edition of the Peninsula Daily News under the headline: Port Angeles water fluoridation: City Council member plans to make motion to end treatment at meeting today.
He was quoting in saying in that report posted: "City Council member Lee Whetham said Monday he intends to make a motion at tonight's regular council meeting if another council colleague does not that the city end fluoridation of the municipal water supply when a contract with the Washington Dental Service Foundation expires May 18. I am going to be looking for a second, Whetham said."
Apparently Whetham was upstaged by Kidd, she apparently made the motion to continue the practice of adding fluoride to the water system. And from what I read in Thursday's article it was a three ring circus when the council decided by a 4-3 vote. During the coffee chat on Wednesday, when I asked what transpired, she seemed uneasy and not to keen in giving any details, other being offended by the audience attending the meeting calling her a murder for supporting flourdation. She told me Whetham never had the chance to make his motion which he plan on doing. She made her motion to continue the practice before Whetham had a chance to. So yeah, that sure sounds like an upstage manuver. Now remember readers that little advisory poll? With nearly half of those who voted to stop the practice of adding fluoridation. Well that poll was another form of petition from the people of this town to their government, apparently that didn't mean squat because the council decided to just plain ignore the will of the people. I strangely finding myself actually agreeing with Whetham on this, that the will of the people should be upheld and not just be ignore.
related stories:
- Port Angeles officials look into tightening panhandling law with trip to cities with strengthened ordinances
" City Councilwoman Cherie Kidd and Police Chief Terry Gallagher plan to drive to the twin cities Tuesday to meet with officials and discuss their panhandling ordinances. What I know is that we have more panhandlers, Gallagher said last week. Centralia's law, which went into effect in June 2014, bans panhandling at certain intersections because it created safety hazards by people running into the street to ask for money, Centralia City Manager Rob Hill said Friday.' ---From a Peninsula Daily News story dated 10/10/15
- Chehalis bans aggressive panhandling
Starting Wednesday, the small South Sound town of Chehalis is banning panhandling in a number of spots around town in hopes of curbing aggressive behavior.---Seattle times article 9/1/15
- Panhandlers Pushed Out of Centralia by Ordinance Move to Chehalis
Centralia’s restrictive panhandling ordinance that went into effect last June has pushed people seeking handouts south to Chehalis, according to authorities.---from the Chronicle dated 3/ 9/15
- Port Angeles water fluoridation: City Council member plans to make motion to end treatment at meeting today
" City Council member Lee Whetham said Monday he intends to make a motion at tonight's regular council meeting if another council colleague does not that the city end fluoridation of the municipal water supply when a contract with the Washington Dental Service Foundation expires May 18. I am going to be looking for a second, Whetham said"----Peninsula Daily News dated 12/15/15
- Port Angeles votes to continue water fluoridation; opponent to keep up work against treatment
Quotes from story: " Dan Gase and Cherie Kidd voted for Kidds motion to continue fluoridating city water through midyear 2026. Mayor Dan Di Guilio and council members Lee Whetham and Sissi Bruch voted against continuing the practice, with Di Guilio and Whetham citing a recent advisory survey of water users that rejected fluoridation."
" Some at the meeting were stunned by a particular exchange during the meeting. After Kidd moved to extend fluoridation for 10 years and Gase seconded her motion, Whetham asked City Attorney Bill Bloor what it would take to recall a City Councilperson. Bloor said a council member would have to commit malfeasance or misfeasance in office, after which Whetham dropped the matter without explanation. Whetham said Wednesday he asked the question of Bloor on behalf of an anti-fluoridation person who asked him about it at the meeting." ---Peninsula Daily News---dated 12/17/15
* Apparently, Kidd beat Whetham to the punch when she made the motion to continue fluoridation.
- Integrity Lost, city council rejects will of the people
" I long for the days when the Hippocratic oath meant something.
Gase, Kidd, Collins and Downie knew from the start they would never honor the will of the people. You will never convince me otherwise. " ---PORT O CALL/ Willadsen
In other local news...
Clallam commissioners endorse Bill Peach to serve on state Board of Natural Resources
"Bill Peach has been endorsed by his fellow Clallam County commissioners to represent timber counties on the influential state Board of Natural Resources" ---Peninsula Daily News
Clallam County inks $720,000 deal with Federal Highway Administration for piece of Spruce Railroad Trail, restoration of McFee Tunnel
Clallam County has moved another step closer to restoring the historic McFee Tunnel at Lake Crescent — and paving a way to get to it---PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
'Water, sewer, electric rates to rise in 2016 for Clallam County Public Utility District customers
Electric, water and sewer rates will increase for Clallam County Public Utility District customers in 2016. Commissioners approved retail rate increases of 3.8 percent for electric and 6 percent for water and sewer customers as part of the district's 2016 budget at their regular meeting Monday.---PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
Capitalizing on COIN--Sequim Gazette
Commission adopts new sportfishing regulations---Forks Forum
Massey makes good---PT LEADER
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT
TIMES COLONIST: Victoria police chief steps aside amid probes of his behaviour
TIMES COLONIST: Police watchdog rebukes mayors for lack of honesty
VICTORIA NEWS: Location sought for temporary shelter
WHATS ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK
ClALLAM COUNTY COMMISSION AGENDA HIGHLIGHT: Amendment 2 with the Peninsula Housing Authority adding an administration budget line
see full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
Agenda details items: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
“And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest; For you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways, To give knowledge of salvation to His people By the remission of their sins, Through the tender mercy of our God, With which the Dayspring from on high has visited us;
Luke 1:76-78 NKJV
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