The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Those present were Mayor Plumb and Councilmembers
Fancher,
Also present were Superintendent Pilkinton, Chief Burks, City Clerk-Treasurer Attwood and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Miller.
Public Comment
Mayor Plumb asked if there were any public comments. There being none the meeting continued.
Varela/Water-Sewer Project
Mark Varela, Varela and Associates, sent a letter updating the Mayor and Council on the Bonaparte Creek Sewer and Water Project funding and recommending the Council proceed with the Rural Development application. A motion was made by Maden and seconded by Fancher to clarify the previous motion made at the January 26, 2010 meeting and approve A. Project scoping and the DWSRF application due March 1, $1500 and B. to Continue the first steps of the Environmental Review process (preliminary research, exhibits, SEPA checklist, NEPA scoping and required contacts/notifications) $1500, as stated on Varela’s recommendation, and authorize payment. Motion carried.
It was moved by Maden and seconded by Vugteveen to approve C. Preliminary Engineering Report per RD requirements $3000 and D. RD Application forms and data assistance 1500-$2500, as stated on Varela’s recommendation. Motion carried.
Cities Insurance
The City Clerk updated the Mayor and Council on the Cities Insurance Association recent directive from Shannon Stuber, Office of Financial Management, regarding the method in which CIAW accounted for estimated claims liability. The City Clerk attended a CIAW Board Meeting and CIAW will be submitting a plan to OFM that they hope will be acceptable to them. The City Clerk stated she feels confident the insurance company is stable.
Councilmember Vugteveen reported
she is working on a new sign for the
Maden/TVBRC
Councilmember Maden reported the TVBRC Board met and discussed several issues. She stated that it is important the City should be careful not to micromanage the facility.
Two Minute Recess
The Mayor declared a two minute recess. After two minutes Mayor Plumb called the meeting to order.
Vugteveen/TVBRC
Councilmember Vugteveen stated it is her and Councilmember Ramsey’s intent to develop a plan of guidelines for the TVBRC, not to micromanage the facility.
E-Waste
Councilmember Ramsey reported the CCC Go Green group will be having an e-waste day April 17th and 18th.
Plumb/EMS
Mayor Plumb reported he is no longer affiliated with the EMS District.
Ramsey/Old Firehall
Councilmember Ramsey asked what was happening with the old
fire-hall and the EMS District. She stated the
Chief Burks/Report
Chief Burks reported he has acquired tasers for a reduced price and training is required before any of the officers use the new equipment. The Chief is working with the Cities Insurance Association of Washington on a policy for the use of the tasers.
Ramsey/Police Vehicle
Councilmember Ramsey asked the Chief about his police vehicle. The Chief stated the transmission went out, that has been repaired, then he found out there is another problem that may have something to do with the axels and that will take some time to repair.
Superintendent Pilkinton/Report
Superintendent Pilkinton brought
in a portion of the water pipe that broke on Christmas day. Bill explained that
there is a lot of stress on the lines in the
City Clerk Report
City Clerk Alice Attwood informed the Mayor and Council that in the January bills Teresa Hughes, contract janitor, will be receiving the 5% increase that was discussed in 2009. She also informed them that Jenene Ring, WSDOT, will be in attendance at the next meeting regarding the crosswalk and slowing down of traffic.
Resolution 2010-02
It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by
Interlocal Agreement
It was moved by Vugteveen and seconded by Fancher to approve the Interlocal Agreement. Motion carried. The Interlocal Agreement is with all of the Criminal Justice Cities and the agreement will change the method of payment for criminal justice costs while a new agreement with the County is being worked on.
Cascade Computer
It was moved by Fancher seconded by Vugteveen to approve $527.73 to Cascade Computer to replace the CD ROMS on two computers in City Hall. Motion carried.
Approval of Consent Agenda
It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Maden to approve the Consent Agenda which consists of the minutes of the previous meeting, January Payroll (1052-1078)
$56,298.11 and January bills (1050-1078) $41,133.82. Motion carried.
No Skateboards Signage
Councilmember Ramsey asked about the signage for no skateboards on sidewalks. The costs and best method of addressing this subject will be researched.
Adjournment
It was moved by Vugteveen and seconded by Ramsey to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
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Patrick Plumb, Mayor
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Alice J. Attwood,
Clerk-Treasurer