Friday Harbor Town Council: No left turn sign on Nichols at Argyle, Road project priorities to be updated
LWVSJ Observer Corps*: summary of Friday Harbor Town Council, September 21, 2023 meeting.
The town will install a no left turn sign at the junction of Nichols and Argyle. Those seeking to go south on Argyle will turn right and come back through the roundabout.
The Council approved shifting the meetings of the Historic Preservation Review Board to Wednesdays before the Planning Commission meetings.
The Council approved a no-cost extension to an engineering contract because the State Department of Health delayed review of the comprehensive water plan update by 90 days. They amended another engineering agreement to allow work on updated engineering and design standards not to exceed $15k.
The Council reviewed the results of the 2023 pavement ratings and how they compared to 2019, laying the groundwork to update the road project priorities. A section of Mullis from Spring Street will be a high priority. The Public Works director will prepare a recommended road project list for a Council meeting in October for approval by year end.
The town administrator reported that for the wastewater treatment plant project, she had learned about an EPA funded group that can provide useful services free of charge to help the town secure funding. An initial recommendation is an income survey. The Council approved the mayor signing an agreement for the survey. The Administrator will attend a conference to get specific recommendations on funding sources. The Town engaged an attorney to begin to review legal steps to address the town’s water rights needs. New locks have been installed on the firehall doors.
The town will install a no left turn sign at the junction of Nichols and Argyle. Those seeking to go south on Argyle will turn right and come back through the roundabout.
The proposed Tucker crosswalk will be on the agenda for the next meeting. At some point the Council wants to discuss plans for the trees on Front Street. Following the joint Town-County meeting this week, the town will request a monthly update from a County Council member and that a joint meeting be held every six month.
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