The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tonasket was held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the City Hall, Tonasket, Washington.

Those present were Mayor Walter and Councilmembers Griffin, Ramsey and Vugteveen who joined in the flag salute. Also present was City Clerk-Treasurer Alice Attwood. Councilmember Fancher arrived at 7:12 pm.

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Vugteveen to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.

Mayor Walter stated the 2010 Preliminary Budget hearing will be held later in the meeting.

4 Way Stop Discussion

Jenene Ring, WSDOT, was present to answer questions regarding the subject of a 4 Way Stop at 4^th and Whitcomb Ave. There was much discussion regarding high traffic times and the concern of traffic stacking up. The matter of slowing traffic at the north and the south ends of town was also discussed. Ms. Ring suggested a letter could be written to the WSDOT requesting a 50 mph transition area at those two places. The Council and Jenene will continue working on this matter.

Preliminary Budget Hearing

This meeting has been advertised as a public hearing on the 2010 Preliminary Budget and also for setting the tax levy for 2010. Mayor Walter opened the public hearing. Mayor Walter stated it is not necessary to adopt the tax levy ordinance at this time. The City Clerk gave the Mayor and Council a handout explaining the tax levy and its effect on property taxes. The City Clerk also presented the Preliminary Budget. It was moved by Griffin and seconded by Vugteveen to accept the 2010 Preliminary Budget and to file it with the City Clerk. Motion carried. Mayor Walter closed the public hearing.

Finance Committee Meeting

There will be a Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, November 3^rd, 2009 at 5 pm in the City Hall.

Committee Reports

In Committee Reports it was stated the Park Committee held a meeting on October 20^th. Councilmembers Griffin, Fancher, Maden, Vugteveen, Kurt Danison, Terry Cariker and Alice Attwood were present. It was stated a feasibility plan needs to be done along with a Park Plan. It was also stated it will be important to involve civic groups, the school, and the hospital district. Forming a “Friends of the Pool” group could also be helpful. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 3, at City Hall, at 5 pm.

Resolution 2009-11

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Griffin to approve Resolution 2009-11. Motion carried. Ramsey voted no. Resolution 2009-11 amends the fee Resolution

2008-11, to remove cemetery “weekend charges” to “Saturday and Holiday” charges.

Appointment/Civil Service Board

It was moved by Fancher and seconded Griffin to approve the appointment of Phil Christy to the Tonasket Civil Service Board. Motion carried.

Census Bureau Agreement

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Vugteveen to enter into the Services and Space Agreement with the Census Bureau for using space at the City Hall at no cost to the City, and no liability to the City. Motion carried.

Approval/Plaque

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Vugteveen to authorize the payment of $63.54 to Stampede signs for a plaques thanking those that contributed to the new holiday lights in town. Motion carried.

Resolution 2009-12

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Vugteveen to approve Resolution 2009-12. Motion carried. Resolution 2009-12 is a land lease agreement at the Tonasket Airport with Fred Osterhout.

Banners/Hotel-Motel Funds

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Griffin to authorize up to $3000 from Hotel/Motel funds to be used to purchase banners and brackets. Motion carried.

Letter of Support

It was the consensus of the Council to write a letter of support for the U.S.Armed Forces Legacy Memorial Project to assist them in acquiring funding for completing their project.

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