Why is Whetham getting a pass?
In today's edition of the Peninsula Daily news there's a report of yet another ethic violation charge this time not only on the Deputy Mayor, Cherie Kidd, but this time on Councilman Dan Gase. See PDN article headline: Second ethics complaint filed against Port Angeles deputy mayor, councilman.
Quoting the article posted: "Our Choice! attorney Gerald Steel, who wrote the complaint, said Gase was included because Gase was the only council member who left City Hall after Kidd adjourned the meeting."
Now, readers before anyone starts saying" There's Ripley picking on Lee Whetham again because he lost an election to him back in 2012. Let me stop you right there, if any other council member did what Whetham done during the meeting insinuating that the Deputy mayor ship was "fake", you barking up the wrong tree.
During after the first comment session Whetham use the phrase "real mayor" during his encounter with the deputy mayor, acting as mayor during that Feb. 2 meeting. Which by the way she was the "real" mayor during that meeting. Now, if Downie was sick, why was he on the phone? He should have assumed his postition as mayor if he could manged to be on the phone right? But this is beside the point. Why is Whetham's little swipe at Kidd being ignored by the local media outlets? Why hasn't anyone filed a complaint for his conduct during that meeting with that little exchange? Is it just because he is against fluoridation? If anything Whetham needs to make a public apology about inferring the deputy mayor's posting isnt "real" with that remark he made.
See public eye: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKOKjLqhBsM
Now while we are busy letting our emotions getting to the better of us, we can't just ignore other council member's conduct while in the course of a meeting, just because that one council member just happens to side with those of the majority who are oppose the practice of fluoridation.
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DAILY DEVOTIONAL
For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
Romans 13:9-10 NKJV
Sunday, February 21, 2016
PORT COMMISSIONER MCALEER RESPONSE TO THE EDITOR'S POSTING
The following is a email response I got from Port Commissioner Colleen McAleer:
Peter,
I'm feel compelled to comment on your following item in your latest report
"PORT COMMISSION AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEM:
Special Meeting - February 26, 2016 At 4 PM To Evaluate Qualifications Of Dist. 2 Commissioner Candidates And Make A Decision On Which Candidates To Interview.
Editor's Note: They didn't release the names of the two candidates wanting to fill Hallet's posting, I have to ask, why the hush, hush? What happened to transparency?"
The deadline for application for District 2 Commissioner is Monday. An appointment application (similar to employment application) is protected based on the private information contained about the individual in the application. If the applicant wants to disclose that they have applied they have that right. But keep in mind Connie and I won't see the full list of who has applied until Monday or Tuesday. I have no idea how many people will apply. In 2011 I understand there were 15 applicants. I hope we receive that many again. You statement that there are two applicants is incorrect.
Here's the process:
Once all applications are in Connie and I will review the applications and narrow down the list to those we'd like to interview. We will make a final decision as to who we want to interview publicly on Feb 26th.
We will likely pick the top 2-5 applicants. Then we will publicly interview those finalists on March 4th. You are welcome to attend the interviews. We will come up with a top one or two and do some background checks most likely. We will then likely make a final decision on March 11.
I believe we have really done a lot to have two meetings now to reach out to entities like the City Council, Jim Hallett, PABA, Rotary, Clallam Pilots, PA Boat Haven Advisory Committee and the PA Chamber asking them to provide their input when we created the criteria and questions we'd ask.
We did not have to do that.
Peter I respect the work you do and appreciate your involvement but you are wrong when you say the process has been "hush, hush" or insinuate a lack of transparency.
If you have a concern that we're not being transparent or being accountable to the public I'd like you to contact me. I'm absolutely committed to making the hard tough decisions publicly while we adhere to the OPMA and applicants rights to their privacy.
Sincerely - Colleen
Colleen McAleer, CCIM
Commissioner
Port of Port Angeles
Editor's Note: I was going by what the agenda items:
A. Special Meeting - February 26, 2016 At 4 PM To Evaluate Qualifications Of Dist. 2 Commissioner Candidates And Make A Decision On Which Candidates To Interview.
B. Special Meeting - March 4, 2016 At 9 AM To Conduct Interviews With The Dist. 2 Commissioner Candidates.
( Apparently I misread what was posted, I took the Dist. 2 commissioner candidates wrong, I confused the number "2" posting position on the board, as actual two candidates have already submitted for the posting, my bad on that one. Should read these things more carefully, I apologize for that. However, I still feel if the get applicants of the number 2 position, they should share the applicants names to the public.
Peter,
I'm feel compelled to comment on your following item in your latest report
"PORT COMMISSION AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEM:
Special Meeting - February 26, 2016 At 4 PM To Evaluate Qualifications Of Dist. 2 Commissioner Candidates And Make A Decision On Which Candidates To Interview.
Editor's Note: They didn't release the names of the two candidates wanting to fill Hallet's posting, I have to ask, why the hush, hush? What happened to transparency?"
The deadline for application for District 2 Commissioner is Monday. An appointment application (similar to employment application) is protected based on the private information contained about the individual in the application. If the applicant wants to disclose that they have applied they have that right. But keep in mind Connie and I won't see the full list of who has applied until Monday or Tuesday. I have no idea how many people will apply. In 2011 I understand there were 15 applicants. I hope we receive that many again. You statement that there are two applicants is incorrect.
Here's the process:
Once all applications are in Connie and I will review the applications and narrow down the list to those we'd like to interview. We will make a final decision as to who we want to interview publicly on Feb 26th.
We will likely pick the top 2-5 applicants. Then we will publicly interview those finalists on March 4th. You are welcome to attend the interviews. We will come up with a top one or two and do some background checks most likely. We will then likely make a final decision on March 11.
I believe we have really done a lot to have two meetings now to reach out to entities like the City Council, Jim Hallett, PABA, Rotary, Clallam Pilots, PA Boat Haven Advisory Committee and the PA Chamber asking them to provide their input when we created the criteria and questions we'd ask.
We did not have to do that.
Peter I respect the work you do and appreciate your involvement but you are wrong when you say the process has been "hush, hush" or insinuate a lack of transparency.
If you have a concern that we're not being transparent or being accountable to the public I'd like you to contact me. I'm absolutely committed to making the hard tough decisions publicly while we adhere to the OPMA and applicants rights to their privacy.
Sincerely - Colleen
Colleen McAleer, CCIM
Commissioner
Port of Port Angeles
Editor's Note: I was going by what the agenda items:
A. Special Meeting - February 26, 2016 At 4 PM To Evaluate Qualifications Of Dist. 2 Commissioner Candidates And Make A Decision On Which Candidates To Interview.
B. Special Meeting - March 4, 2016 At 9 AM To Conduct Interviews With The Dist. 2 Commissioner Candidates.
( Apparently I misread what was posted, I took the Dist. 2 commissioner candidates wrong, I confused the number "2" posting position on the board, as actual two candidates have already submitted for the posting, my bad on that one. Should read these things more carefully, I apologize for that. However, I still feel if the get applicants of the number 2 position, they should share the applicants names to the public.
Saturday, February 20, 2016
FACING AN ETHICS COMPLAINT, KIDD STANDS ALONE ON OPPOSING AD HOC.
Quote from The PDN article posted on 2/18/16: "Honestly, we discussed it, Kidd continued. We voted on it, and I'm ready to move on with other issues."---Cherie Kidd
CORRECTION: Some how I confused the dist 2 number "2" as actual applicants, sorry about that readers, my mistake. However, it goes to show someone been reading my postings see the letter I got from Port Commissioner McAleer. Anyway, I still say if they do get actual applicants for the position of port district 2 posting, then I still feel that names should be released to the public. The Port is a public agency, therefore nothing is private unless its a national security issue. And this isn't that. I am sorry for the mess up on confusing the "2" as being actual applicants, I try my best in being accurate, sometimes things slip by me.
Is it any wonder why Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd, is ready to move on to other topics? Now, facing a ethic complaint, for her mishandling a meeting that went of control, and ignoring the will of the majority of the residents to stop fluoridation. She now stands alone in not going along with the majority of council members in even forming an ad hoc committee to look into alternative solutions to the fluoride issue. After all she started her quest to rid Port Angeles of these aggressive panhandlers during the last election cycle. She has yet to bring up that topic during a council meeting. I knew from the start during the election that Kidd was probably going to vote to continue adding fluoride to the city water supply, just by her skirting around the topic whenever it came up during those debates they had. During the election cycle she seemed more willing to place the issue as a ballot measure, which should have been done. But, instead she suddenly changed her tune, and decided to go along with that unbinding citizen advisory opinion poll. Which was a made to order ploy to be ignored by the council.
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.
* both the board of ethics, and ad hoc committee was formed during the City's Feb. 16th meeting
Editorial Note: One point about that meeting that the other media outlets, and some folks are ignoring is what Councilman Whetham did during the first public comment session. He said during that meeting when a question came up for the mayor regarding protocol, Kidd was trying to answer the question since she was acting mayor, Whetham said: "I am asking the question to the "real" mayor." What a slap in the face wouldn't you say? Two wrongs don't make a right readers.
When a fellow council member shows disrespect like Whetham did during that little exchange, how can the council ever work for the overall good of the city? It's alright to disagree with fellow council members, but you sure don't disrespect the office they are holding, in this case the deputy mayor, was acting as mayor since the mayor was sick.
Listen during the last of the first public comment session on Public Eye: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKOKjLqhBsM
(time 33:56)
Listen during the last of the first public comment session on Public Eye: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKOKjLqhBsM
(time 33:56)
Proposed Ad Hoc Committee to Explore Fluoridation Alternatives
At its January 19th meeting, Council approved the formation of an ad hoc committee,
led by Council members Bruch and Collins, which would explore alternatives to community
water fluoridation. The Council members were asked to work with staff to bring back a proposed
structure for the ad hoc committee to be considered by the full Council
List of possible options:
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%.
* These were options that was listed in the council's Jan. 19th agenda packet:
Editorial Note: Some say this is a delay tactic they maybe correct in that assessment. I feel it's good gesture on the part of the council, who seems to want their fluoride cake, and eat it too. Some say let's fine some compromise in this decision that the council made in that 4-3 vote back in December. If the committee comes up with an alternative that works, all fine and good, but will that quiet the wrath of area residents who voted against the practice of adding fluoride to the water system? I think the council at this point is seeking to get out of the frying pan they find themselves in, if they did the right thing in the first place and listen to the people's wishes in this regard I dare say they wouldn't be in the fix they find themselves in now. Except for some irate dentist who are in the minority this time around. Kidd does have a point however, they already discussed this and made a vote. Yes, there was a vote Cherie, the people of this city voted against fluoride, you decided to ignore it. It's ironic now that her three comrades in voting to continue adding fluoride back in December, voted for the formation of the ad hoc committee, leaving Kidd holding the bag on this one.
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NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT
WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK:
PORT COMMISSION AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEM:
Special Meeting - February 26, 2016 At 4 PM To Evaluate Qualifications Of Dist. 2 Commissioner Candidates And Make A Decision On Which Candidates To Interview.
Editor's Note: They didn't release the names of the two candidates wanting to fill Hallet's posting, I have to ask, why the hush, hush? What happened to transparency?
CORRECTION: Some how I confused the dist 2 number "2" as actual applicants, sorry about that readers, my mistake. However, it goes to show someone been reading my postings see the letter I got from Port Commissioner McAleer. Anyway, I still say if they do get actual applicants for the position of port district 2 posting, then I still feel that names should be released to the public. The Port is a public agency, therefore nothing is private unless its a national security issue. And this isn't that. I am sorry for the mess up on confusing the "2" as being actual applicants, I try my best in being accurate, sometimes things slip by me.
CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEM:
Agreement with the Clallam County Economic Development Council
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 AGENDA ITEM HIGHLIGHT: Final Carrie Blake Community Park Master Site Plan
See full agenda: http://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1341
City of Forks agenda: http://www.forkswashington.org/pdf/agenda22216.pdf
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends.
Proverbs 17:9 NKJV
Friday, February 19, 2016
OLYMPIA DIGEST: NEWS FROM WASHINGTON ACCESS AND OTHER STATE HEADLINES
From Washington Access:
Inslee announces transformative changes to children’s services
Documents unsealed in GMA lawsuit, hearing set for Friday
AG wins summary judgment against company scamming homeowners
Senate unanimously passes AG-request bill to strengthen open meetings law
15 Washington State Small Businesses to Explore New Opportunitiesat World’s Largest Mobile Technology Show
Palouse farmers honored for commitment to clean water
Water strategy proposed for Icicle Creek watershed Chelan County, Ecology ‘scoping’ environmental impact statement
State lowers revenue forecast due to global, national slowdown
Commission to consider listing status of four species, discuss Willapa Bay, Grays Harbor salmon fisheries
Illegal tobacco sales to minors at highest level since 1997
More than 17 percent of tobacco retailers sold to minors in 2015
L&I offering grant money for safety and health improvement projects
Revenue releases tax exemption report with interactive tool
Grand opening of new SR 520 floating bridge to feature STEM-focused exhibits, food trucks, and more
Washington State Ferries seeking input on Mukilteo ferry terminal design plans
Eastbound I-90 across Lake Washington reduced to one lane for construction Feb. 19-22
Rail safety improvements approved for Yakima County crossing
In other state news headlines...
Amazon begins to hand off last-mile delivery service to contract drivers (PSBJ)
Time is running out to save Puget Sound steelhead (SEATTLE TIMES)
Murray’s Seattle: Success for some, but not for others---SEATTLE CROSS CUT
State: Food industry lobby engaged in 'egregious' money laundering in 2013 vote---SEATTLE PI
Washington Legislature: What’s alive, dead?---SPOKESMAN REVIEW
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. [ Seeing God Through Love ] No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us.
1 John 4:11-12 NKJV
Inslee announces transformative changes to children’s services
Documents unsealed in GMA lawsuit, hearing set for Friday
AG wins summary judgment against company scamming homeowners
Senate unanimously passes AG-request bill to strengthen open meetings law
15 Washington State Small Businesses to Explore New Opportunitiesat World’s Largest Mobile Technology Show
Palouse farmers honored for commitment to clean water
Water strategy proposed for Icicle Creek watershed Chelan County, Ecology ‘scoping’ environmental impact statement
State lowers revenue forecast due to global, national slowdown
Commission to consider listing status of four species, discuss Willapa Bay, Grays Harbor salmon fisheries
Illegal tobacco sales to minors at highest level since 1997
More than 17 percent of tobacco retailers sold to minors in 2015
L&I offering grant money for safety and health improvement projects
Revenue releases tax exemption report with interactive tool
Grand opening of new SR 520 floating bridge to feature STEM-focused exhibits, food trucks, and more
Washington State Ferries seeking input on Mukilteo ferry terminal design plans
Eastbound I-90 across Lake Washington reduced to one lane for construction Feb. 19-22
Rail safety improvements approved for Yakima County crossing
In other state news headlines...
Amazon begins to hand off last-mile delivery service to contract drivers (PSBJ)
Time is running out to save Puget Sound steelhead (SEATTLE TIMES)
Murray’s Seattle: Success for some, but not for others---SEATTLE CROSS CUT
State: Food industry lobby engaged in 'egregious' money laundering in 2013 vote---SEATTLE PI
Washington Legislature: What’s alive, dead?---SPOKESMAN REVIEW
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. [ Seeing God Through Love ] No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us.
1 John 4:11-12 NKJV
Thursday, February 18, 2016
NATIONAL DIGEST: News from our Congressional Delegation, and other National news
News from our congressional delegation to Washington DC:
Cantwell, Joining More Than 30 Senators, Files Supreme Court Amicus Brief to Support Affordable Access to Birth Control
Cantwell, Murray Call for Swift Confirmation of Ex-Im Bank Board Members
Cantwell, Alaska Senators Introduce Legislation to Put More American Seafood in School Lunches
Cantwell, Collins Legislation Extends Front Line of Defense to Stop Terrorists from Entering the U.S.
Senator Patty Murray’s Statement on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
IMMIGRATION: Sen. Murray Leads Push to Ensure Unaccompanied Children Have Legal Representation in Immigration Court
Kilmer Joins Introduction of Bipartisan ‘TSA Fairness Act’ to Help Bring Commercial Air Service Back to Port Angeles
In other national news headlines...
The White House: Remarks by the President on the Cybersecurity National Action Plan
The White House: Remarks by President Obama at U.S.-ASEAN Press Conference
The White House: Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Travel to Cuba and Argentina
Related story: Obama to raise human rights during historic trip to Cuba (AP)
Biden: Obama seeking court nominee who enjoys GOP support (AP)
Jane Sanders is central in her husband's surging campaign (AP)
Bush hires Ohio political veteran as national adviser (REU)
Trump says Israeli-Palestinian deal may be impossible (REU)
Obama scolds Senate Republicans for Supreme Court threat (REU)
Sandra Day O'Connor Says Obama Should Get To Replace Justice Scalia (HUFF POST)
Trump says ‘torture works,’ backs waterboarding and ‘much worse’ (WP)
5 possible Supreme Court picks that could make Republicans squirm (WP)
Will the Nevada caucuses be a mess like Iowa’s?--Yahoo news
White House spokesman astonishes reporters with attack on Schumer---NY Post
Daily Devotional
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39 NKJV
Cantwell, Joining More Than 30 Senators, Files Supreme Court Amicus Brief to Support Affordable Access to Birth Control
Cantwell, Murray Call for Swift Confirmation of Ex-Im Bank Board Members
Cantwell, Alaska Senators Introduce Legislation to Put More American Seafood in School Lunches
Cantwell, Collins Legislation Extends Front Line of Defense to Stop Terrorists from Entering the U.S.
Senator Patty Murray’s Statement on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
IMMIGRATION: Sen. Murray Leads Push to Ensure Unaccompanied Children Have Legal Representation in Immigration Court
Kilmer Joins Introduction of Bipartisan ‘TSA Fairness Act’ to Help Bring Commercial Air Service Back to Port Angeles
In other national news headlines...
The White House: Remarks by the President on the Cybersecurity National Action Plan
The White House: Remarks by President Obama at U.S.-ASEAN Press Conference
The White House: Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Travel to Cuba and Argentina
Related story: Obama to raise human rights during historic trip to Cuba (AP)
Biden: Obama seeking court nominee who enjoys GOP support (AP)
Jane Sanders is central in her husband's surging campaign (AP)
Bush hires Ohio political veteran as national adviser (REU)
Trump says Israeli-Palestinian deal may be impossible (REU)
Obama scolds Senate Republicans for Supreme Court threat (REU)
Sandra Day O'Connor Says Obama Should Get To Replace Justice Scalia (HUFF POST)
Trump says ‘torture works,’ backs waterboarding and ‘much worse’ (WP)
5 possible Supreme Court picks that could make Republicans squirm (WP)
Will the Nevada caucuses be a mess like Iowa’s?--Yahoo news
White House spokesman astonishes reporters with attack on Schumer---NY Post
Daily Devotional
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39 NKJV
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
WORLD NEWS DIGEST
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
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
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
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