News from our US mission to the UN:
Statement on the Passing of Former UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
US STATE DEPT: Passing of Former UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
From the UN NEWS CENTER:
UN mourns death of former Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
UNICEF: Malnutrition mounts in eastern and southern Africa as El Niño takes hold
ISIL ‘losing appeal’ in Iraq, but threat should not be underestimated – UN envoy
Zika: UN health agency launches global response strategy; Member States briefed on outbreak
THE WHITE HOUSE: Remarks by President Obama at Opening Session of the U.S.-ASEAN Summit
US STATE DEPT: On the Release of U.S. Citizens in Iraq
US DEPT OF DEFENSE: U.S., Southeast Asian Nations Reaffirm Support for Regional Order
US DEPT OF DEFENSE: Press Secretary: Carter ‘Gratified’ Coalition Will Do More in Counter-ISIL Fight
In other world news headlines...
Archaeologists in Jerusalem find city's oldest known settlement--AFP
Pope Francis will finish his Mexico tour looking straight at the U.S. border (WP)
China sends missiles to contested South China Sea island - Taiwan, U.S. officials (REU)
North Korea’s glamorous girl band is back, celebrating the rocket launch (WP)
South Korea Wants 'Extraordinary' Sanctions Against Pyongyang (IBT)
Turkey's Erdogan repeats 'no-fly zone' call (AP)
China foreign minister downplays missile deployment reports (AP)
Old documents revive Poland's debate over Walesa's past (AP)
Kurds' advance in Syria divides U.S. and Turkey as Russia bombs (REU)
United States wants NATO to step up fight against Islamic State (REU)
Turkey's work on new constitution stutters as opposition pulls out (REU)
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
Romans 8:35,37 NKJV
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
LAW & JUSTICE, AND ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK REPORTS
Attorney General Lynch and Solicitor General Verrilli Statements on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
Remarks by the President on the Passing of the U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
Related stories:
Conspiracy theories swirl around the death of Antonin Scalia--WASHINGTON POST
Scalia’s Absence Is Likely to Alter Court’s Major Decisions This Term--NY TIMES
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg remembers Justice Antonin Scalia---NY DAILY NEWS
What Would Scalia Want in His Successor? A Dissent Offers Clues---NY TIMES
In Other law and justice news...
District Court Enters Permanent Injunction Against Maine-Based Seafood Company and Its Owner to Prevent Distribution of Adulterated Products
Georgia Residents Charged in Interstate Armed Jewelry Robbery Case
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime for Threatening to Firebomb Two Mosques and Shoot Worshippers
FROM THE FBI FILES:
Chief Executive Officer Of International Stock Transfer Sentenced To 42 Months In Prison For Operating $3 Million Securities Fraud Scheme
Operation Ghost Guard Widespread Public Corruption Inside Georgia Prisons
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Criminal Charges Against Owner Of $161 Million Fraudulent Internet Payday Lending Enterprise
FBI Arrests All Remaining Occupiers at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
INTERPOL: Drugs, criminals, guns and gold intercepted in INTERPOL border operation in West Africa
INTERPOL: INTERPOL training looks to boost efforts against nuclear smuggling
ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK:
Once A Pipe Dream, Disability Community Nearing Completion--DISABILITY SCOOP
Study: Wandering A ‘Pervasive Problem’ For Kids With Disabilities---DISABILITY SCOOP
HUD AWARDS MORE THAN $55 MILLION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
HUD AWARDS $1.8 BILLION TO IMPROVE, PRESERVE NATION'S PUBLIC HOUSING
Housing authorities will use funding to modernize housing for families, seniors
TERRACE, B.C. UPGRADES ITS FLUORIDE SYSTEM
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
For this is the message that you heard from the beginning, that we should love one another,
1 John 3:11 NKJV
Remarks by the President on the Passing of the U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
Related stories:
Conspiracy theories swirl around the death of Antonin Scalia--WASHINGTON POST
Scalia’s Absence Is Likely to Alter Court’s Major Decisions This Term--NY TIMES
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg remembers Justice Antonin Scalia---NY DAILY NEWS
What Would Scalia Want in His Successor? A Dissent Offers Clues---NY TIMES
In Other law and justice news...
District Court Enters Permanent Injunction Against Maine-Based Seafood Company and Its Owner to Prevent Distribution of Adulterated Products
Georgia Residents Charged in Interstate Armed Jewelry Robbery Case
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime for Threatening to Firebomb Two Mosques and Shoot Worshippers
FROM THE FBI FILES:
Chief Executive Officer Of International Stock Transfer Sentenced To 42 Months In Prison For Operating $3 Million Securities Fraud Scheme
Operation Ghost Guard Widespread Public Corruption Inside Georgia Prisons
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Criminal Charges Against Owner Of $161 Million Fraudulent Internet Payday Lending Enterprise
FBI Arrests All Remaining Occupiers at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
INTERPOL: Drugs, criminals, guns and gold intercepted in INTERPOL border operation in West Africa
INTERPOL: INTERPOL training looks to boost efforts against nuclear smuggling
ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK:
Once A Pipe Dream, Disability Community Nearing Completion--DISABILITY SCOOP
Study: Wandering A ‘Pervasive Problem’ For Kids With Disabilities---DISABILITY SCOOP
HUD AWARDS MORE THAN $55 MILLION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
HUD AWARDS $1.8 BILLION TO IMPROVE, PRESERVE NATION'S PUBLIC HOUSING
Housing authorities will use funding to modernize housing for families, seniors
TERRACE, B.C. UPGRADES ITS FLUORIDE SYSTEM
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
For this is the message that you heard from the beginning, that we should love one another,
1 John 3:11 NKJV
Monday, February 15, 2016
BUSINESS AND FINANCE REPORT
News from the US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
A Presidents' Day Greeting -- From Across Lafayette Square
Note to Regulators: Apples to Oranges Comparisons Are Misleading
Why America's Tech Elite Work Entirely to Fund Charities
What Life Would Be Like If Your Finances Were as Doomed as Our Country’s
US TREASURY DEPT: United States (U.S.) - European Union (E.U.) Financial Markets Regulatory Dialogue Joint Statement
US TREASURY DEPT: Treasury Sanctions Key ISIL Leaders and Facilitators Including a Senior Oil Official
US TREASURY DEPT: Testimony of Acting Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control John Smith before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) Implementation Day and Continuing Monitoring and Enforcement
USDA: USDA Sees Strong Demand for Conservation Reserve Program
New Report, USDA Climate Hubs Offer Help to Address Forest Drought in the U.S.
Reducing Energy Use and Costs & Getting #USDAResults for Virginia Businesses and Farmers
USDA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Join Forces to Promote Agriculture Jobs and Farming and Ranching to Military Veterans
FDA seeks $5.1 billion total for FY 2017, including funds to implement food safety law, improve medical product safety and quality
IRS: All Tax Forms Free with Free File
IRS: Falsifying Income to Claim Tax Credits is on the IRS “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams for the 2016 Filing Season
US OK's first factory in Cuba since revolution (AP)
Oil extends rally on prospects OPEC could act to counter low prices (REU)
Boeing sees new aircraft demand worth $550 billion in Southeast Asia over 20 years (REU)
Pets are comforting, but shares of pet-focused companies may not be (REU)
Quit worrying: The truth about the US economy (CNBC)
Internet to remain free from taxation (WALL ST/24 7)
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
1 John 4:10 NKJV
A Presidents' Day Greeting -- From Across Lafayette Square
Note to Regulators: Apples to Oranges Comparisons Are Misleading
Why America's Tech Elite Work Entirely to Fund Charities
What Life Would Be Like If Your Finances Were as Doomed as Our Country’s
US TREASURY DEPT: United States (U.S.) - European Union (E.U.) Financial Markets Regulatory Dialogue Joint Statement
US TREASURY DEPT: Treasury Sanctions Key ISIL Leaders and Facilitators Including a Senior Oil Official
US TREASURY DEPT: Testimony of Acting Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control John Smith before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) Implementation Day and Continuing Monitoring and Enforcement
USDA: USDA Sees Strong Demand for Conservation Reserve Program
New Report, USDA Climate Hubs Offer Help to Address Forest Drought in the U.S.
Reducing Energy Use and Costs & Getting #USDAResults for Virginia Businesses and Farmers
USDA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Join Forces to Promote Agriculture Jobs and Farming and Ranching to Military Veterans
FDA seeks $5.1 billion total for FY 2017, including funds to implement food safety law, improve medical product safety and quality
IRS: All Tax Forms Free with Free File
IRS: Falsifying Income to Claim Tax Credits is on the IRS “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams for the 2016 Filing Season
US OK's first factory in Cuba since revolution (AP)
Oil extends rally on prospects OPEC could act to counter low prices (REU)
Boeing sees new aircraft demand worth $550 billion in Southeast Asia over 20 years (REU)
Pets are comforting, but shares of pet-focused companies may not be (REU)
Quit worrying: The truth about the US economy (CNBC)
Internet to remain free from taxation (WALL ST/24 7)
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
1 John 4:10 NKJV
Saturday, February 13, 2016
NEWS COMMENTARIES FOR 2/14/16
Rep. Brat: ‘Won’t Be One Dollar Left’ for Defense, Education, Transportation in 11 Years---PJMEDIA
Obamacare Medicaid Expansion an Invitation to Fraud and Abuse---PJMEDIA
Sanders and Trump: Magic Sells---PATRIOT POST
Unsung heroes who rescue Syria’s refugees--CS MONITOR
New Fast and Furious Report Shows Government Could Make Same Mistake Again---CNSNEWS
George Washington Deserves His Own Day, Not Presidents Day---DAILY SIGNAL
Want to Improve Your Relationship? Go to Church With Your Spouse---DAILY SIGNAL
THE EVANGELICAL SEDUCTION INTERRUPTUS
Already in Iowa evangelical movement toward Donald Trump was underway, for better or worse.---AMERICAN SPECTATOR
This ‘cease-fire’ in Syria is a farce — and a bloody one at that---NY DAILY NEWS
Fixing Our Broken Water Systems---NY TIMES
By ousting director, coastal commissioners focus spotlight on themselves---LA TIMES
The sexist double standards hurting Hillary Clinton---WASHINGTON POST
How to talk to your kids about Donald Trump---BOSTON GLOBE
Katie Pavlich: Clinton lying about gun industry ‘immunity’---THE HILL
Jeb Bush is not dead---WASHINGTON POST
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
The Problem of Religious Ignorance---GOSPEL WAY
Obamacare Medicaid Expansion an Invitation to Fraud and Abuse---PJMEDIA
Sanders and Trump: Magic Sells---PATRIOT POST
Unsung heroes who rescue Syria’s refugees--CS MONITOR
New Fast and Furious Report Shows Government Could Make Same Mistake Again---CNSNEWS
George Washington Deserves His Own Day, Not Presidents Day---DAILY SIGNAL
Want to Improve Your Relationship? Go to Church With Your Spouse---DAILY SIGNAL
THE EVANGELICAL SEDUCTION INTERRUPTUS
Already in Iowa evangelical movement toward Donald Trump was underway, for better or worse.---AMERICAN SPECTATOR
This ‘cease-fire’ in Syria is a farce — and a bloody one at that---NY DAILY NEWS
Fixing Our Broken Water Systems---NY TIMES
By ousting director, coastal commissioners focus spotlight on themselves---LA TIMES
The sexist double standards hurting Hillary Clinton---WASHINGTON POST
How to talk to your kids about Donald Trump---BOSTON GLOBE
Katie Pavlich: Clinton lying about gun industry ‘immunity’---THE HILL
Jeb Bush is not dead---WASHINGTON POST
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
The Problem of Religious Ignorance---GOSPEL WAY
PORT ANGELES DIGEST; HALLETT BIDS FAREWELL TO PORT IN SPEECH...
TWO REMAINING PORT COMMISSIONERS SETS DISPUTED MEETING DATE AND TIME.
I attend the Port of Port Angeles meeting this last Tuesday, perhaps you will see your's truly sitting in the crowd of on lookers while Port Commissioner Jim Hallett gave his farewell speech which was videoed taped on posted on the Clallam County Public Eye you tube page. Before the meeting started I had a chance to speak with Hallet, and told him he will be missed at the meetings. Because apparently that was proven correctly, because from what I seen thus far the only dissenting vote, which could have came in handy in regards of setting the meeting time and date, if he had not resigned. Because the ironic twist was in the end, both of the remaining Port Commissioners were in a stalemate over you guessed it, meeting schedules! They were divided temporally over issues of work sessions, and special meetings which they were wanting to have during the course of weeks of the regular Port meeting.
See resolutions they approved of: Resolution No. 16-1124 Commission Work Session Meeting Times
The point I am making in this is that if McAleer would have stood her ground over work session times and dates, they would have been hopelessly deadlocked! Because they no longer have dissenting vote! Which by the way caused the consultant looking for a new Port Director to withhold some eliminates in his work in finding a new director, he said during the meeting that since the commissioner is looking for a new member, some of the search process and interviewing potential directors might have to wait until a new Port Commissioner is selected.
So this begs the question, who will step up to the plate left by Hallett? I have a hunch, but I am waiting to see the next shoe to drop on this one.
Watch Jim Hallet's farewell speech in full: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElSmRWo5nbg
Related stories:
In other local news headline news...
Prosecutor to review Port Angeles utility slush fund; police say no crime committed but city officials vow action---PDN
Clallam commissioners consider video streaming of meetings--PDN
Fourth attempt at Sequim School District construction bond falls short---PDN
Voters approve Discovery Bay Fire & Rescue bond along with Quilcene and Brinnon school levies---PDN
Marijuana stores coming soon---SEQUIM GAZETTE
Councilors give city manager high marks and a pay raise---SEQUIM GAZETTE
The Lost Cabin History from the pages of the Forks Forum-June 1, 1939---FORKS FORUM
Red Cross, Clallam County Fire District #5 Partner to Promote Fire Safety---FORKS FORUM
Commission wrestles with Brinnon resort plan
Members divided over how strict to make development rules---PT LEADER
Port Angeles City Council Rules of Procedure---PORT O CALL
Council cleans up its utility language
City ordinance clarifies utility fees, billing procedures---PT LEADER
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT
Irked by $50K fee, Langford mayor criticizes rail line owner---TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Tent-city campers bound for Mount Edwards units---TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Victoria’s mayor closely watching Uber unfold in Edmonton---VICTORIA NEWS/ VICTORIA BC
WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK
Clallam County Commission meeting agenda highlight: Agreement with the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to establish and maintain a 24/7 sobriety program
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 PORT ANGELES AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEMS:
Formation of Board of Ethics to Hear Complaint: Recently a complaint was filed against Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd alleging that she had violated the City’s Code of Ethical Conduct. The Port Angeles Municipal Code directs that Council assemble a three-member Board of Ethics to receive, investigate and make recommendations for disposition of the complaint. --page I-1 of agenda packet.
Proposed Ad Hoc Committee to Explore Fluoridation Alternatives:
On January 19, 2016, Council voted to form an ad hoc committee to discuss community water
fluoridation alternatives. Councilmembers Bruch and Collins were assigned to lead the
committee and to work with staff to form a proposed structure for the committee which would be brought back to Council for consideration.
On February 9, 2016, Councilmembers Bruch and Collins met with City Manager Dan McKeen
regarding the committee. They determined the goal of the committee is: To bridge the divide that exists in the community related to the issue of fluoridation, and to look for viable alternatives that recognize the importance of oral health in the community.
Councilmembers Bruch and Collins drafted and agreed upon a list of proposed members, taking
into account that the committee not be too large, but included members from both the “for” and “against” fluoridation sides, as well as two neutral members and a representative from the Utility Advisory Committee.
The proposed list of members includes:
“Against” community water fluoridation
• Jake Oppelt, Port Angeles business owner
• Janet Kailin, Port Angeles resident
“For” community water fluoridation
• Chris Frank, Clallam County Health Officer
• Alan Peet, President of the Olympic Peninsula Dental Society
Neutral members
• Marc Jackson, Superintendent of the Port Angeles School District
• Mike Chapman, Clallam County Commissioner
Utility Advisory Committee Representative
• Betsy Wharton, UAC Citizen-at-large Member
The above-listed people were contacted about the possibility of serving on the ad hoc committee should the structure of the committee meet approval by the full Council. --pages I-4&5 of agenda packet
See full agenda: http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2811
Editorial Comment: If this board comes up with a acceptable and reasonable alternative, and all concerned is satisfied, will the council approve of the alternative measures, or will they ignore that too? Remember readers that advisory poll was unbinding, meaning it was set up to be ignored from the beginning.
PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
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=323
DAILY DEVOTIONAL:
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
John 3:16 NKJV
I attend the Port of Port Angeles meeting this last Tuesday, perhaps you will see your's truly sitting in the crowd of on lookers while Port Commissioner Jim Hallett gave his farewell speech which was videoed taped on posted on the Clallam County Public Eye you tube page. Before the meeting started I had a chance to speak with Hallet, and told him he will be missed at the meetings. Because apparently that was proven correctly, because from what I seen thus far the only dissenting vote, which could have came in handy in regards of setting the meeting time and date, if he had not resigned. Because the ironic twist was in the end, both of the remaining Port Commissioners were in a stalemate over you guessed it, meeting schedules! They were divided temporally over issues of work sessions, and special meetings which they were wanting to have during the course of weeks of the regular Port meeting.
See resolutions they approved of: Resolution No. 16-1124 Commission Work Session Meeting Times
You have to watch this on Public Eye you tube to get the jest of this little division between Beauvais, and McAleer. However in the end McAleer said in the interest of spirit of cooperation she yielded to Beauvais having work sessions during the week prior to the regular meeting, which was set by the way on the second and forth Monday's of the month at 1:PM! Resolution No. 16-1119 Port Commission Meeting Time Change
So this begs the question, who will step up to the plate left by Hallett? I have a hunch, but I am waiting to see the next shoe to drop on this one.
Watch Jim Hallet's farewell speech in full: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElSmRWo5nbg
Related stories:
In other local news headline news...
Prosecutor to review Port Angeles utility slush fund; police say no crime committed but city officials vow action---PDN
Clallam commissioners consider video streaming of meetings--PDN
Fourth attempt at Sequim School District construction bond falls short---PDN
Voters approve Discovery Bay Fire & Rescue bond along with Quilcene and Brinnon school levies---PDN
Marijuana stores coming soon---SEQUIM GAZETTE
Councilors give city manager high marks and a pay raise---SEQUIM GAZETTE
The Lost Cabin History from the pages of the Forks Forum-June 1, 1939---FORKS FORUM
Red Cross, Clallam County Fire District #5 Partner to Promote Fire Safety---FORKS FORUM
Commission wrestles with Brinnon resort plan
Members divided over how strict to make development rules---PT LEADER
Port Angeles City Council Rules of Procedure---PORT O CALL
Council cleans up its utility language
City ordinance clarifies utility fees, billing procedures---PT LEADER
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT
Irked by $50K fee, Langford mayor criticizes rail line owner---TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Tent-city campers bound for Mount Edwards units---TIMES COLONIST/ VICTORIA BC
Victoria’s mayor closely watching Uber unfold in Edmonton---VICTORIA NEWS/ VICTORIA BC
WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK
Clallam County Commission meeting agenda highlight: Agreement with the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to establish and maintain a 24/7 sobriety program
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 PORT ANGELES AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEMS:
Formation of Board of Ethics to Hear Complaint: Recently a complaint was filed against Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd alleging that she had violated the City’s Code of Ethical Conduct. The Port Angeles Municipal Code directs that Council assemble a three-member Board of Ethics to receive, investigate and make recommendations for disposition of the complaint. --page I-1 of agenda packet.
Proposed Ad Hoc Committee to Explore Fluoridation Alternatives:
On January 19, 2016, Council voted to form an ad hoc committee to discuss community water
fluoridation alternatives. Councilmembers Bruch and Collins were assigned to lead the
committee and to work with staff to form a proposed structure for the committee which would be brought back to Council for consideration.
On February 9, 2016, Councilmembers Bruch and Collins met with City Manager Dan McKeen
regarding the committee. They determined the goal of the committee is: To bridge the divide that exists in the community related to the issue of fluoridation, and to look for viable alternatives that recognize the importance of oral health in the community.
Councilmembers Bruch and Collins drafted and agreed upon a list of proposed members, taking
into account that the committee not be too large, but included members from both the “for” and “against” fluoridation sides, as well as two neutral members and a representative from the Utility Advisory Committee.
The proposed list of members includes:
“Against” community water fluoridation
• Jake Oppelt, Port Angeles business owner
• Janet Kailin, Port Angeles resident
“For” community water fluoridation
• Chris Frank, Clallam County Health Officer
• Alan Peet, President of the Olympic Peninsula Dental Society
Neutral members
• Marc Jackson, Superintendent of the Port Angeles School District
• Mike Chapman, Clallam County Commissioner
Utility Advisory Committee Representative
• Betsy Wharton, UAC Citizen-at-large Member
The above-listed people were contacted about the possibility of serving on the ad hoc committee should the structure of the committee meet approval by the full Council. --pages I-4&5 of agenda packet
See full agenda: http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2811
Editorial Comment: If this board comes up with a acceptable and reasonable alternative, and all concerned is satisfied, will the council approve of the alternative measures, or will they ignore that too? Remember readers that advisory poll was unbinding, meaning it was set up to be ignored from the beginning.
PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
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=323
DAILY DEVOTIONAL:
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
John 3:16 NKJV
Friday, February 12, 2016
THE OLYMPIA DIGEST: NEWS FROM WASHINGTON ACCESS, and OTHER STATE NEWS
Statement from Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling staying the EPA’s Clean Power Plan
Gov. Jay Inslee statement regarding REC Silicon in Moses Lake
AG: Moneygram to pay $13M over wire scam complaints
SEIU 925 to pay nearly $32,000 after AG lawsuit over campaign finance reporting deficiencies
AG responds to defendants’ filing in Arlene’s Flowers case
Okanogan County’s shoreline plan open for comments
Air quality worsens, prompts Kittitas Co. Stage 2 burn ban
Stage 1 burn ban extended through Sunday in Okanogan County
Comments sought on Pasco's shoreline program
M.A. Leonard named Chair of Affordable Housing Advisory Board
New chair will focus on linking affordable housing systems and homeless services, and coordination of state efforts to meet the state’s demand for affordable housing
Salmon season closes Feb. 22 in Marine Area 6 (East of Juan de Fuca Strait)
Revenue’s risk management program earns national praise
AG files $400K, first-of-its-kind criminal tax theft case against Bellevue restaurant owner
Continued growth in state's taxable retail sales – 7.8 percent increase
Public invited to Puget Sound Gateway open houses
Eastbound I-90 across Lake Washington reduced to one lane for construction Feb. 19-22
Rail safety regulators adopt rules to address oil train safety
State regulators approve rules improving party bus safety
Other state news headlines...
Animal advocates: Donkey basketball Saturday in Ferndale is cruel---BELLINGHAM HERALD
Halfway-house operator held on drug-trafficking charges--EVERETT HERALD
Fake Founding Fathers quotes make their way into gun bill at Capitol---THE OLYMPIAN
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
1 Corinthians 13: 6-7 NKJV
Gov. Jay Inslee statement regarding REC Silicon in Moses Lake
AG: Moneygram to pay $13M over wire scam complaints
SEIU 925 to pay nearly $32,000 after AG lawsuit over campaign finance reporting deficiencies
AG responds to defendants’ filing in Arlene’s Flowers case
Okanogan County’s shoreline plan open for comments
Air quality worsens, prompts Kittitas Co. Stage 2 burn ban
Stage 1 burn ban extended through Sunday in Okanogan County
Comments sought on Pasco's shoreline program
M.A. Leonard named Chair of Affordable Housing Advisory Board
New chair will focus on linking affordable housing systems and homeless services, and coordination of state efforts to meet the state’s demand for affordable housing
Salmon season closes Feb. 22 in Marine Area 6 (East of Juan de Fuca Strait)
Revenue’s risk management program earns national praise
AG files $400K, first-of-its-kind criminal tax theft case against Bellevue restaurant owner
Continued growth in state's taxable retail sales – 7.8 percent increase
Public invited to Puget Sound Gateway open houses
Eastbound I-90 across Lake Washington reduced to one lane for construction Feb. 19-22
Rail safety regulators adopt rules to address oil train safety
State regulators approve rules improving party bus safety
Other state news headlines...
Animal advocates: Donkey basketball Saturday in Ferndale is cruel---BELLINGHAM HERALD
Halfway-house operator held on drug-trafficking charges--EVERETT HERALD
Fake Founding Fathers quotes make their way into gun bill at Capitol---THE OLYMPIAN
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
1 Corinthians 13: 6-7 NKJV
Thursday, February 11, 2016
NATIONAL DIGEST
NEWS FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WASHINGTON DC
Cantwell Praises Administration’s Investment for Pacific Salmon Recovery
Cantwell “Puts the Administration on Notice” for Proposed Cuts to Hanford Cleanup
On the Heels of Cantwell’s Landmark Freight Provisions, Senator Applauds Additional Investments in President’s Budget Proposal
Cantwell Applauds Icebreaker Funding in President’s Budget
FAIRCHILD AFB: Senator Murray Questions Top Air Force Officials on Aging Tanker Fleet
HANFORD: Murray Calls Proposed Funding Levels for Cleanup ‘Inadequate’ and ‘Shortsighted’
SALMON: Murray on President’s Budget Proposal: Critical to “Washington State’s Culture, Economy, Tribes, and Recreation”
Kilmer, Russell Introduce Bill to Open Defense Jobs to Military Retirees
Murray, Kilmer Praise Inclusion of Early Earthquake Warning System Investments in President’s Budget Proposal
IN OTHER NATIONAL HEADLINES...
THE WHITE HOUSE: Remarks by the President in Address to the Illinois General Assembly
THE WHITE HOUSE: Remarks by the President on New Cybersecurity Initiatives
THE WHITE HOUSE: Message to the Senate -- The Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled
FDA seeks $5.1 billion total for FY 2017, including funds to implement food safety law, improve medical product safety and quality
Rubio eyes brokered convention after NH setback (AP)
Trump and Sanders big winners, riding voter frustration (AP)
AP FACT CHECK: Dems in New Hampshire (AP)
Donors urge Clinton to sharpen message ahead of debate with Sanders (REU)
Ex-Virginia Senator Webb may revive White House bid: CBS affiliate (REU)
Trump defends his potty mouth as ‘a little fun’ (REU)
House passes bill requiring EPA actions on lead-laced water (REU)
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil;
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 NKJV
Cantwell Praises Administration’s Investment for Pacific Salmon Recovery
Cantwell “Puts the Administration on Notice” for Proposed Cuts to Hanford Cleanup
On the Heels of Cantwell’s Landmark Freight Provisions, Senator Applauds Additional Investments in President’s Budget Proposal
Cantwell Applauds Icebreaker Funding in President’s Budget
FAIRCHILD AFB: Senator Murray Questions Top Air Force Officials on Aging Tanker Fleet
HANFORD: Murray Calls Proposed Funding Levels for Cleanup ‘Inadequate’ and ‘Shortsighted’
SALMON: Murray on President’s Budget Proposal: Critical to “Washington State’s Culture, Economy, Tribes, and Recreation”
Kilmer, Russell Introduce Bill to Open Defense Jobs to Military Retirees
Murray, Kilmer Praise Inclusion of Early Earthquake Warning System Investments in President’s Budget Proposal
IN OTHER NATIONAL HEADLINES...
THE WHITE HOUSE: Remarks by the President in Address to the Illinois General Assembly
THE WHITE HOUSE: Remarks by the President on New Cybersecurity Initiatives
THE WHITE HOUSE: Message to the Senate -- The Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled
FDA seeks $5.1 billion total for FY 2017, including funds to implement food safety law, improve medical product safety and quality
Rubio eyes brokered convention after NH setback (AP)
Trump and Sanders big winners, riding voter frustration (AP)
AP FACT CHECK: Dems in New Hampshire (AP)
Donors urge Clinton to sharpen message ahead of debate with Sanders (REU)
Ex-Virginia Senator Webb may revive White House bid: CBS affiliate (REU)
Trump defends his potty mouth as ‘a little fun’ (REU)
House passes bill requiring EPA actions on lead-laced water (REU)
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil;
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 NKJV
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
WORLD NEWS DIGEST
FROM OUR US MISSION TO THE UN:
Remarks at the Special High Level Event "In Stronger Partnership and Better Coordination of Efforts to Stop Human Trafficking: Eradicating Modern-Day Slavery Through Sustainable Development"
Remarks at the Techfugees Collaborative Conference
Remarks at the OIC Event on Female Genital Mutilation
Remarks at the 2016 UN Commission for Social Development
FROM THE UN NEWS CENTER:
World Humanitarian Summit must be 'turning point' in cooperation to tackle crises – UN chief
Climate outlook ‘particularly concerning’ in Southern Africa due to El Niño - UN agency
UN agency provides food to Syrians fleeing Aleppo fighting
Haiti: UN agency says weather and drought to blame as food insecurity doubles
FROM THE US STATE DEPT:
Briefing on the President's FY17 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of State and USAID
D.P.R.K. Missile Launch
Host University Partners Selected for 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship
FROM THE US DEFENSE DEPT:
NATO Must Face Varied Threats, Secretary General Says
Deputy Secretary: Fiscal 2017 Budget Request Takes Long View
Obama’s FY 2017 Budget Addresses Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, Terrorism
In other international news headlines...
NATO chief expects OK for greater presence in Eastern Europe (AP)
The Latest: Turkish PM lashes out at 'two-faced' UN (AP)
As children die reaching for Europe's shores, empathy fades (AP)
North Korea executes army chief of staff: South Korean media (REU)
U.S. & India consider joint patrols in South China Sea - U.S. official (REU)
How to trap elephant poachers with their own technology (REU)
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
[ The Greatest Gift ] Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:1-3 NKJV
Remarks at the Special High Level Event "In Stronger Partnership and Better Coordination of Efforts to Stop Human Trafficking: Eradicating Modern-Day Slavery Through Sustainable Development"
Remarks at the Techfugees Collaborative Conference
Remarks at the OIC Event on Female Genital Mutilation
Remarks at the 2016 UN Commission for Social Development
FROM THE UN NEWS CENTER:
World Humanitarian Summit must be 'turning point' in cooperation to tackle crises – UN chief
Climate outlook ‘particularly concerning’ in Southern Africa due to El Niño - UN agency
UN agency provides food to Syrians fleeing Aleppo fighting
Haiti: UN agency says weather and drought to blame as food insecurity doubles
FROM THE US STATE DEPT:
Briefing on the President's FY17 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of State and USAID
D.P.R.K. Missile Launch
Host University Partners Selected for 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship
FROM THE US DEFENSE DEPT:
NATO Must Face Varied Threats, Secretary General Says
Deputy Secretary: Fiscal 2017 Budget Request Takes Long View
Obama’s FY 2017 Budget Addresses Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, Terrorism
In other international news headlines...
NATO chief expects OK for greater presence in Eastern Europe (AP)
The Latest: Turkish PM lashes out at 'two-faced' UN (AP)
As children die reaching for Europe's shores, empathy fades (AP)
North Korea executes army chief of staff: South Korean media (REU)
U.S. & India consider joint patrols in South China Sea - U.S. official (REU)
How to trap elephant poachers with their own technology (REU)
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
[ The Greatest Gift ] Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:1-3 NKJV
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
LAW & JUSTICE + ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK
From the Department of Justice:
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Remarks At Maryland’s 5th Congressional District’s 35th Anniversary Black History Month Celebration.
Maryland Return Preparer Convicted of Aiding and Assisting in the Preparation of False Tax Returns
Attorney General Lynch Expands National Community Policing Tour with Trip to Miami-Dade County, Florida
Wife of Dead ISIL Leader Charged in Death of Kayla Jean Mueller
FROM THE FBI FILES:
Countering Violent Extremism FBI Launches New Awareness Program for Teens
Raising Awareness of Opioid Addiction FBI, DEA Release Documentary Aimed at Youth
Former Hell’s Angels Associate Sentenced For Destroying Evidence
From INTERPOL:
INTERPOL supporting Safer Internet Day
INTERPOL African conference to develop strategy against evolving crime threats
Barclays first financial institution to support INTERPOL efforts in combating cybercrime
In other law and justice news...
The Latest: Prosecutors say Adnan Syed killed ex-girlfriend (AP)
Texas couple charged with forcing nanny to work for no pay (AP)
Norway investigates child abuse at asylum-seekers' centers (AP)
Shkreli is sued over his $2 million Wu-Tang Clan album (REU)
Ferguson, Missouri, council to vote on police reform plan (REU)
Hearing on 'Serial' murder case wraps up in Baltimore (REU)
ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK:
Greyhound Lines to Resolve Americans with Disabilities Violations
HUD RELEASES PROPOSED 2017 BUDGET
Spending blueprint focuses on ending family and chronic homelessness
Scientists Investigate How Viruses Like Zika Cause Birth Defects---NYTIMES
Unsafe Lead Levels in Tap Water Not Limited to Flint--NY TIMES
Under Obama Budget, Disability Program Funding Little Changed---DISABILITY SCOOP
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
[ God’s Final Judgment and Glory ] We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other,
2 Thessalonians 1:3 NKJV
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Remarks At Maryland’s 5th Congressional District’s 35th Anniversary Black History Month Celebration.
Maryland Return Preparer Convicted of Aiding and Assisting in the Preparation of False Tax Returns
Attorney General Lynch Expands National Community Policing Tour with Trip to Miami-Dade County, Florida
Wife of Dead ISIL Leader Charged in Death of Kayla Jean Mueller
FROM THE FBI FILES:
Countering Violent Extremism FBI Launches New Awareness Program for Teens
Raising Awareness of Opioid Addiction FBI, DEA Release Documentary Aimed at Youth
Former Hell’s Angels Associate Sentenced For Destroying Evidence
From INTERPOL:
INTERPOL supporting Safer Internet Day
INTERPOL African conference to develop strategy against evolving crime threats
Barclays first financial institution to support INTERPOL efforts in combating cybercrime
In other law and justice news...
The Latest: Prosecutors say Adnan Syed killed ex-girlfriend (AP)
Texas couple charged with forcing nanny to work for no pay (AP)
Norway investigates child abuse at asylum-seekers' centers (AP)
Shkreli is sued over his $2 million Wu-Tang Clan album (REU)
Ferguson, Missouri, council to vote on police reform plan (REU)
Hearing on 'Serial' murder case wraps up in Baltimore (REU)
ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK:
Greyhound Lines to Resolve Americans with Disabilities Violations
HUD RELEASES PROPOSED 2017 BUDGET
Spending blueprint focuses on ending family and chronic homelessness
Scientists Investigate How Viruses Like Zika Cause Birth Defects---NYTIMES
Unsafe Lead Levels in Tap Water Not Limited to Flint--NY TIMES
Under Obama Budget, Disability Program Funding Little Changed---DISABILITY SCOOP
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
[ God’s Final Judgment and Glory ] We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other,
2 Thessalonians 1:3 NKJV
Monday, February 8, 2016
BUSINESS & FINANCE REPORT
NEWS FROM THE US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Poorly Developed Regulations Have Real Consequences
The President’s New $10 Oil Tax: Dead Prior to Arrival, Thankfully
President Obama Wants You to Pay More for Oil
Focus on Fundamentals of Economic Policy, Not the ‘Whammees’ (WMEs)
The Administration’s Last Budget – and What It May Mean for the Next President
In other business and finance news...
US TREASURY DEPT: Remarks by Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Daniel Glaser at Chatham House
USDA: USDA, NFL, Fuel Up to Play 60 Partner to Award $35 Million to Help Schools Serve Healthier Meals, Strengthen Childhood Nutrition
USDA BLOG: A High Five for Farmers and the Conservation Stewardship Program
USDA: USDA To Offer Certificates for Farm Commodities Pledged to Marketing Loans
USDA BLOG: A Proactive Approach to Investing in Employee Security
IRS: Hiding Money or Income Offshore Resides on the Dirty Dozen List of Tax Scams for the 2016 Filing Season
Feds find Chrysler gear shifts confuse drivers, cause crashes (AP)
Cheap Cigarettes Are Burning Greece's Finances (Bloomberg)
Facebook confirms state-legal pot businesses risk deletion (USN)
Oil prices slide again on lingering oversupply worries (REU)
Editorial note: As you might have guess I decided to revert back to the single page format approach. I know this changing of formats can be confusing to my readership. I gave it a try on multiple page approach to this publication, and I found that readers tend to focus on the front page more than the other pages I published. So I decided to do the single page format. Sorry for the confusion this caused any of my readership. The side bar menu now just has links to other pages. Plus, the pay pal page for those who would like to send a donation to yours truly.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
[ Love Your Enemies ] “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
Matthew 5:43-45 NKJV
Poorly Developed Regulations Have Real Consequences
The President’s New $10 Oil Tax: Dead Prior to Arrival, Thankfully
President Obama Wants You to Pay More for Oil
Focus on Fundamentals of Economic Policy, Not the ‘Whammees’ (WMEs)
The Administration’s Last Budget – and What It May Mean for the Next President
In other business and finance news...
US TREASURY DEPT: Remarks by Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Daniel Glaser at Chatham House
USDA: USDA, NFL, Fuel Up to Play 60 Partner to Award $35 Million to Help Schools Serve Healthier Meals, Strengthen Childhood Nutrition
USDA BLOG: A High Five for Farmers and the Conservation Stewardship Program
USDA: USDA To Offer Certificates for Farm Commodities Pledged to Marketing Loans
USDA BLOG: A Proactive Approach to Investing in Employee Security
IRS: Hiding Money or Income Offshore Resides on the Dirty Dozen List of Tax Scams for the 2016 Filing Season
Feds find Chrysler gear shifts confuse drivers, cause crashes (AP)
Cheap Cigarettes Are Burning Greece's Finances (Bloomberg)
Facebook confirms state-legal pot businesses risk deletion (USN)
Oil prices slide again on lingering oversupply worries (REU)
Editorial note: As you might have guess I decided to revert back to the single page format approach. I know this changing of formats can be confusing to my readership. I gave it a try on multiple page approach to this publication, and I found that readers tend to focus on the front page more than the other pages I published. So I decided to do the single page format. Sorry for the confusion this caused any of my readership. The side bar menu now just has links to other pages. Plus, the pay pal page for those who would like to send a donation to yours truly.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
[ Love Your Enemies ] “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
Matthew 5:43-45 NKJV
Saturday, February 6, 2016
ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER TOOK A BACK SEAT TUESDAY...BUT HEY!
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
Related stories
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
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
Related stories
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, 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
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