HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-09 City Council Minutes ApprovedAnacortes City Council Minutes - May 9, 2022
Call to Order
Mayor Matt Miller called to order the Anacortes City Council meeting of May 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmembers Jeremy Carter, Anthony Young, Christine Cleland -McGrath, Carolyn Moulton, Bruce
McDougall and Amanda Hubik were present. Councilmember Ryan Walters was absent.
Pledge of Allegiance
The assembly joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Announcements and Committee Reports
Mayor Miller reported an increase in COVID-19 cases in Skagit County.
Mayor Miller thanked the Water Department crew and Fire and Police Department personnel who responded to
recent water line breaks.
Mayor Miller removed Item 6a, CDBG 2022 Action Plan, from the agenda. He explained that the Dept. of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) had not yet announced final allocations to recipient jurisdictions
including the City of Anacortes. Because HUD will not accept an Action Plan without the final correct
allocations, the presentation and public hearing scheduled and advertised for the current meeting were both
continued to a future meeting, the date of which could not be determined pending final allocations from HUD.
Confirmation of Henry Hash as Public Works Director: Mayor Miller requested City Council confirmation of
his appointment of Henry Hash as Director of Public Works, effective July 12, 2022.
CAROLYN MOULTON moved, seconded by ANTHONY YOUNG, to confirm the appointment of Henry Hash
as Director of Public Works, effective July 12, 2022. Vote: Ayes - JEREMY CARTER, ANTHONY YOUNG,
CHRISTINE CLELAND-MCGRATH, CAROLYN MOULTON, BRUCE MCDOUGALL, AMANDA
HUBIK. Nays - None. Result: Passed
Public Safety Committee: Ms. Cleland -McGrath reported from the Committee meeting held the previous week.
The topics discussed included new Fire Department and Police Department personnel and T Avenue issues.
Port/City Liaison Committee: Ms. Hubik reported from the Committee meeting held the previous week. The
topics discussed included the Maritime Strategic Plan, upcoming summer events, and the transition of the Port's
current RV park space.
Housing Affordability and Community Services Committee: Ms. Cleland -McGrath reported from the
Committee meeting held the previous week. The topics discussed included the Housing Strategic Plan and the
role of consultant Makers in developing the plan, including a planned housing survey.
Planning Committee: Ms. Moulton reported from the Committee meeting held earlier in the evening. The topic
discussed was the Shoreline Master Program update which would come before Council for an initial
presentation at the May 16, 2022 meeting.
Public Comment
Mayor Miller invited the public to comment on any item not on the agenda. No one present wished to address
the Council on any topic not already on the agenda.
Consent Agenda
Anacortes City Council Minutes - May 9, 2022
Mr. Carter moved, seconded by Mr. Young, to approve the following Consent Agenda items. The motion
carried unanimously by voice vote.
a. Minutes of May 2, 2022
b. Approval of claims in the amount of $413,453.42
The following vouchers/checks were approved for payment:
EFT numbers: 103148 through 103 18 1, total $241,555.12
Check numbers: 103182 through 103194, total $160,994.69
Wire transfer numbers: 303224 through 303436, total $3,248.80
c. Resolution 3085: Rejecting All Bids for the WWTP Outfall Relocation— Upland Phase #20-032-SEW-
009
d. Resolution 3086: Waiving the State Competitive Bidding Requirements for the Purchase of OneScope
Video Laryngoscopes
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CDBG 2022 Action Plan
This item had been continued to a future meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Access Anacortes Fiber Internet Update
Administrative Services Director Emily Schuh provided the regular monthly update on Access Anacortes Fiber
Internet. Ms. Schuh's slides were added to the packet materials for the meeting. She noted that future updates
would occur quarterly rather than monthly. Ms. Schuh reported on customers in service and pending orders for
service, noting strong ongoing demand for Access Anacortes Fiber Internet. Ms. Schuh then addressed cash flow
and the status of network expansion in different areas of the city including funding sources for each.
Adjournment
There being no further business, at approximately 6:35 p.m. the Anacortes City Council meeting of May 9, 2022
was adjourned.
Anacortes City Council Minutes - May 9, 2022