The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Those present were Mayor Plumb and Councilmembers
Fancher,
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by
Public Comments
Mayor Plumb asked if there were any public comments from the audience. There being none the meeting continued.
Danison/Report
Kurt Danison, the City’s Contract Planner, was present to update the Mayor and Council on several issues. Kurt reported the Planning Commission has been discussing the Shoreline Master Program, the Draft County Comprehensive Plan, and the proposed annexation/water-sewer project in Mill Drive/Bonaparte Creek area. Kurt also reported that Cities have been meeting regarding the County’s Draft Comprehensive Plan and the main concerns of most of the Cities are the airports and the uses around them. Kurt also reported the City needs to complete the Shoreline Master Plan by June 30th of this year or the state will write the plan for us.
Report/Continued
There was discussion on annexing the Mill Drive/Bonaparte Creek and the area south of town. The Council had questions regarding the cost benefit to the town and the effect it would have on the Public Works Department and the Police Department. These are just a few of the questions that will need to be addressed. There will be a community meeting at the City Hall, February 11, 2010, regarding potential annexation and landowners will be notified.
Interlocal Agreement/County
It was moved by Maden and seconded
by Fancher to approve the Interlocal
Agreement with
Addendum/Highlands Associates
It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Maden to approve the Addendum to the 2010 agreement with Highlands Associates for the Shoreline Master Program. Motion carried.
Dues
It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Maden to pay the dues to North Central Washington Resource Conservation & Development Council for $250.00 and the Economic Development District in the amount of $250.00. Motion carried. The City Clerk will invite representatives to attend one of the Council meetings.
EECBG
It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Maden to allow the Mayor to sign the EECBG paperwork. Motion carried. The paperwork included the US Department of Energy Financial Assistance Certifications and Assurances document, the Signature Authorization form and the Subcontract/Subgrant form.
Crosswalk Discussion
There was discussion regarding the crosswalk at the corner
of
Approval of Payments
It was moved by
Personnel Policy
Mayor Plumb stated he would like to have the Personnel Policy amended to state that the Department Heads will approve the “Request for Leave” slips for the employees and the Mayor will approve the Department Head’s requests. Currently the Mayor must sign for the Department Heads and the employees. The Council agreed this would be appropriate.
Varela/Funding Applications
It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Maden to authorize payment of $1500 for Varela and Associates to apply for State Revolving Funds and Rural Development Funds. Motion carried. These funds would be used for water improvements.
Correspondence
Correspondence was received from the American Red Cross reporting on their successful year.
RFP/Swim Pool
The City Clerk reported she will be publishing the Request For Proposals for a feasibility study for a swim pool next week.
Loan Pay Off
The City Clerk reported she has been looking into paying off one of the Cities loans with excess funds in the Bond Redemption Fund.
Cities Insurance Association of WA
The City has received correspondence from Cities Insurance Association of Washington, the City’s insurer, that they have received a directive from the Office of Financial Management, regarding the method in which CIAW accounted for estimated claims liability. The City Clerk has sent the correspondence to Mick Howe, the City’s Attorney, and the matter will be under close scrutiny.
Adjournment
It was moved by
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Patrick
Plumb, Mayor
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Alice J. Attwood,
Clerk-Treasurer