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The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tonasket was held on Tuesday,

February 22, 2011 at 7:00 pm in the City Hall, Tonasket, Washington.

 

Those present were Mayor Plumb and Councilmembers Griffin, Hines, Olson and Ramsey who joined in the flag salute. Also present was City Clerk-Treasurer Attwood.

                                                                        WSDOT

Paul Mahre and Jennene Ring, Department of Transportation, were present to talk about an upcoming highway project scheduled in 2013. The improvements will consist of a chip seal through town and other areas of SR97 and SR20. Paul explained the reason for chip seal versus asphalt. An asphalt project would cost too much although they are considering an overlay at intersections. The Mayor and Council are concerned that the curbs and street are almost at the same level in some places. There was also discussion about the intersection of SR 20 and SR 97 which is difficult for large trucks to maneuver, the need for passing lanes on SR 97 and the speed transition zones located at the north and south entrances to town. Bob Thompson, a local resident, asked if the DOT would have funds to place a footbridge across Bonaparte Creek near the Veterans Memorial and Paul Mahre stated that could possibly be a budget line item request.  After further discussion the Mayor thanked Paul and Jennene for coming to Council.

                                                                        Request to Use Youth Center

Two gentlemen were present to request the use of the Youth Center for a private party. It was the consensus of the Council to allow them to use the facility for the normal rental charge but if they should decide to have alcoholic beverages they will need to bring in a banquet permit.

                                                                        Brown/Planning Commission

Dennis Brown, Planning Commission Member, informed the Council on March 15, 2011 there will be a continuation of the hearing on the Comprehensive Plan.

                                                                        Mosher

Art Mosher, Planning Commission Member, was present to voice his concern regarding the condition of properties in his neighborhood located on W. 1st St.

                                                                        Cravy/Firehall

Jeff Cravy, EMS District, was present to discuss the old Firehall Building the EMS District currently uses to house their equipment. Jeff will be meeting with the Commissioners to discuss the possibility of purchasing the property from the City.

                                                                        Ordinance #691

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Griffin to adopt Ordinance #691. Motion carried.  Ordinance #691 is a Budget Amendment ordinance.

                                                                        Griffin

Councilmember Griffin thanked the City crew for the good job they do in removing snow from the City streets.

                                                                        Olson

Councilmember Olson stated that he hopes the Park Surveys don’t fall by the wayside and become ignored.

                                                                        Public Hearing/Firehall Building

It was moved by Olson and seconded by Griffin to hold a public hearing on March 15,

2011 at 7:00 pm to consider declaring the Old Firehall building and property surplus to the City’s needs.  Motion carried.

                                                                        Interlocal Agreement/Building Official

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Hines to approve the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Oroville and the City of Omak and +amending the existing interlocal agreement between the Cities of Oroville, Tonasket and Okanogan to provide interim Building Official services to the City of Omak and authorize the Mayor to sign the document. Motion carried.

                                                                        Excuse Councilmember

It was moved by Griffin and seconded by Hines to excuse Councilmember Vugteveen from Council. Motion carried.

                                                                        Minutes

The approval of the minutes will be on the agenda for the next meeting.

                                                                        Adjournment

It was moved by Griffin 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