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The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Those present were Mayor Plumb and Councilmembers Griffin, Hines, Olson, Ramsey and Vugteveen who joined in the flag salute.
Public Comment
Mayor Plumb asked if there was anyone in the audience that was present for public comment. No one was present for public comment.
Jeff Moran/Varela and Associates
Jeff Moran, Varela and Associates, the City’s Engineer, was in attendance to present the engineering agreement for the Bonaparte Sewer Project. Jeff stated this agreement is for the sewer portion of the project due to the fact that the water portion is not funded yet. There was brief discussion then it was moved by Olson and seconded by Vugteveen to approve the engineering agreement with Varela and Associates for the Bonaparte Creek/Mill Drive Sewer Project. Motion carried.
Authorize Payment/Varela
Jeff explained that this invoice to be paid is the final invoice for the July 21, 2010 and May 10, 2011 agreement and that it exceeded the agreement by about $6000. He suggests the City attempt to recover the $6000 from the ECY grant/loan project expenses. It was moved by Vugteveen and seconded by Hines to authorize payment to Varela and Associates in the amount of $10,511.14. Motion carried.
2012 Budget
This meeting had been advertised as the final budget hearing on the 2012 budget. The City Clerk reported that the hearing did not get published twice so this meeting cannot actually be the final budget hearing and that hearing will be held on Tuesday,
November 22nd, 2011. The Council continued on discussing portions of the 2012 Budget. Councilmember Griffin gave a summary of the meeting the Personnel Committee had with the Mayor and employees. She stated there is a strong feeling from the employees to keep their health insurance coverage and that they have pride in working for the city. She also stated that the rise in health care costs is inevitable and that the employees are aware of that.
Liquor Profits/Liquor Excise
There was discussion on the Liquor Profits and Liquor Excise taxes, and applying the C.P.I. to certain rates in the City.
Budget Workshop
There will be another workshop on the 2012 Budget on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 4:35 pm until 6:05 pm.
Ordinance #699
It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Hines to adopt
Ordinance #699 with a 0% increase.
Motion carried. Ramsey, Hines
Vugteveen voted yes, Olson and
Service Agreement/Public Works
It was the consensus of the Council to allow Superintendent Pilkinton to sign the Alsco service agreement for providing coverall and towel services for the Public Works Department. Motion carried.
Councilmember Griffin reported that it was nice to see the employees at the Personnel Committee meeting. She also reported that there will be a service for a young man, Nathaniel Gorst, that recently passed away and the family would like to plant a tree for him during the Arbor Day celebration.
Ramsey Report
Councilmember Ramsey reported the Eagles Halloween party for the youth was great and well attended.
Griffin/Little Learner’s Park
Councilmember Griffin stated she would be willing to be the
caretaker of Little Learner’s Park (
Hines/TVBRC
Councilmember Hines reported the Haunted House at the TVBRC was amazing.
Vugteveen/Little Learner’s Park
Councilmember Vugteveen reported she has received new catalogs with compatible play equipment for Little Learner’s Park.
Ramsey/Veterans Day Dinner
Councilmember Ramsey reported there will be a Veterans Day Dinner at the Eagles from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm on Saturday, November 12th. Veterans can eat for free.
Olson/Rate Increases/Citizens
Councilmember Olson reported he has been talking to citizens about rate increases. He also said that he would like to start addressing wages in January of next year.
Pilkinton Report
Superintendent Pilkinton reported he is working on getting
the storm drains inspected with a video. He hopes to get a quote soon. He is
also working on the basketball hoops for
Grant Application/Police Department
Chief Burks reported he is asking for permission to apply for a Traffic Safety Grant for equipment. It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Vugteveen to approve the application for Washington State Traffic Safety grant funds for the Police Department. Motion carried.
City Clerk/Report
The City Clerk reported that Attorney Howe will be attending the next Council meeting and if there is anything specific you would like his input on to let him know before then so he can be prepared. The Clerk also reported she has not heard from the RCO yet regarding declaring the swimming pool obsolete.
Executive Session
The Mayor declared a 10 minute executive session (42.30.110 g).
Audra Fuller/Burks
Councilmember Vugteveen asked Chief Burks who Audra Fuller is and Chief Burks replied that she is a fill in police officer.
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Vugteveen and seconded by Olson to approve the consent agenda which consists of the minutes of the previous meeting, the October Payroll (2849-2863 and direct deposit run 10/26/2011) $67,354.09 and the November Bills (2846, 2847, 2848, 2864 – 2918) $62,164.91 including a payment to Highlands Associates in the amount of $1,202.50
Adjournment
It was moved by Olson and seconded by Hines to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
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Patrick
Plumb, Mayor
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Alice J. Attwood,
Clerk-Treasurer