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The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tonasket was held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the City Hall, Tonasket, Washington.

 

Those present were Mayor Walter and Councilmembers Fancher, Griffin, Maden, Ramsey and Vugteveen who joined in the flag salute.

 

Also present were Superintendent Pilkinton, Chief Burks and Clerk-Treasurer Attwood.

                                                                        Revenue Source Public Hearing                 

This meeting has been advertised as a public hearing on the Revenue Sources for the 2009 Budget and possible property tax increases. Mayor Walter opened the public hearing. The City Clerk explained the purpose of the hearing. Councilmember Maden asked if there was anything that had changed from the previous years budget and the Clerk replied there were no changes in the revenues. There being no further comments Mayor Walter closed the public hearing.

                                                                        NVH/Block Grant Program

Warner Bartleson, North Valley Hospital Administrator, was present to ask the Mayor and Council if the City would be the lead agency in a grant application to the Community Development Block Grant Program. The Hospital District is desiring additional funds for the hospital expansion project. Councilmember Maden excused herself from the discussion and voting on this subject. Mr. Bartleson explained the project costs have gone up since the beginning of the process and they need additional funds and the project will have to be pared down. Councilmember Vugteveen asked what the impacts to the city will be if the city is the lead agency. It was explained that there will be some administration on the city’s part and the grant funds include administration costs. Councilmember Fancher asked if there will be new surgical suites in the new portion.

Mr. Bartleson replied no. It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Griffin to join with North Valley Hospital District and support them in their grant endeavor by serving as the lead entity in their application for a Community Development Block Grant. After discussion, a motion was made by Fancher and seconded by Griffin to amend the above motion to set a public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant process on November 12, 2008 at 7:00 pm. Mayor Walter called for the vote on the amendment, motion carried. Mayor Walter called for the vote on the original motion, motion carried. Councilmember Maden remained recused from this discussion and motions.

                                                                        Bus Service to Ellensburg

Jackie Bradley and Chris Zaferes were present to discuss the new bus service that will be starting October 28th that will go from Omak to Ellensburg. This bus service is to be funded with federal dollars and administered by the DOT. Jackie and Chris feel this service should be extended north so it would service Riverside, Tonasket, Ellisforde and  Oroville. There are many people that could benefit from this type of service. It was the consensus of the Council for the City Clerk to write letters of support for extended bus service in our area to our Governor, Senators and Representative. 

                                                                        Public Comment

There were no public comments.

                                                                        Planner/Community Develop. Director

In unfinished business Councilmember Vugteveen reported she is still trying to set up a meeting with the City of Okanogan’s Personnel Committee to discuss the possibility of sharing a Planner/Community Development Director. Councilmember Fancher stated we really need a Planner because of potential annexations.

                                                                        Skate Park

Councilmember Ramsey asked why the new sign at the Skate Park has not been installed. Mayor Walter stated the placement of the irrigation and other items need to be determined before the sign is installed.

                                                                        Emfinger/Pay Request #2

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Maden to approve Pay Request #2 from William Emfinger for the Salmon Viewing Platform in the amount of $18,229.25. Motion carried.

                                                                        Community Meeting

The City Clerk announced there will be a community meeting Thursday, October 16th, 2008 at noon at the Tonasket Pizza Company to discuss the holiday lighting project.

                                                                       

 

 

Request to Use History Park

Todd Donovan, Route Planner & Permits person for a bicycle ride group, requested to use the City Park for a stopover spot for a bike riding tour next year. It was the consensus of the council to allow the group to use History Park for their function.

                                                                        Planning Commission                                  

The City Clerk reminded the Mayor that Planning Commission members are needed.

 

                                                                        Finance Committee Meeting

The City Clerk asked to meet with the Finance Committee to discuss the budget. A meeting will be held October 21st, 2008 at 4:30 pm in City Hall.

                                                                        Water/Sewer Committee Meeting

The City Clerk asked to meet with Water/Sewer Committee. The committee decided to meet October 22, 2008 1:30 pm in the city hall.

                                                                        Consent Agenda

It was moved by Maden and seconded by Vugteveen to approve the consent agenda which consists of the following; Minutes of the previous meeting, September Payroll

(9635-9662) $52,301.94 and September bills (18939-18985) $40,884.02. Motion carried.

                                                                        Adjournment

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Vugteveen to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                    Patrick Walter, Mayor

 

 

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Alice J. Attwood, Clerk-Treasurer