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The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tonasket was held on Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the City Hall, Tonasket, Washington.

 

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

 

Also present were Attorney Howe, and Department Heads Burks, Pilkinton and Attwood.

 

Mayor Walter asked if there were any public comments. There were none.

                                                                        Old Fire Hall Building

Mike Kessler had given a letter to the Mayor and Council asking them to consider a proposal from the EMS District to open negotiations to purchase the city’s old firehall.  The Mayor stated he didn’t think the city should sell the building at this time because the city may want to use the building as a police department permanently or temporarily. Chief Burks mentioned there is a possibility a surplus building from the federal government could be acquired for a police department. The Mayor asked Chief Burks if he would consider sharing the old fire hall with the EMS District. The Mayor suggested Maden and Ramsey meet with Chief Burks to discuss options for a new police department and also to talk to the EMS District about their request as far as logistics are concerned.

                                                                        Parking/Hospital

Warner Bartleson, North Valley Hospital Administrator, was present to discuss parking options for the Hospital. Warner stated the parking lot north of city hall will be developed. He is requesting the city consider allowing the hospital to utilize the TVBRC parking lot for hospital customers. No action was taken.

                                                                        Salmon Viewing Platform

The City Clerk reported the city will be accepting quotes for the Salmon Viewing Platform until April 3rd.

                                                                        Skate Park Payment

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Griffin to authorize payment to William Emfinger for the Skatepark Project Pay Request #2 after recalculations and approval of Building Official Christian Johnson. Motion carried.  The City Clerk will recalculate the amount owed to William Emfinger due to the first pay request overpayment.

                                                                        Wizard Works/Pay Request 2

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Ramsey to approve payment to Bob Thompson, Wizard Works, Pay Request #2 for the remodel work at the TVBRC. Motion carried.

                                                                        Councilmember Report

Councilmember Maden reported she had attended the Economic Alliance meeting.

 

                                                                        Parking/TVBRC

Parking at the Tonasket Visitor and Business Resource Center was discussed. It was mentioned that a vehicle was parked there for several days and that we may need regulations for the parking lot. The Park Committee will meet with Chief Burks and City Clerk Attwood to discuss this matter.

                                                                        ROC/Grant Funds

Chris Branch has been in contact with the ROC, previously the IAC, to let them know the City of Tonasket is interested in applying for grant funds for park improvements.

                                                                        Planning/Community Develop. Position

It was discussed the Personnel Committee should meet to discuss the Planning and Community Development position.

                                                                        Cancel March 25th Meeting

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Maden to cancel the March 25th, 2008 Council meeting. Motion carried.

                                                                        Request/Triangle Park

It was moved by Griffin and seconded by Maden to allow Michael Pilarski to use the Triangle Park for a plant sale on April 12th . Motion carried.

                                                                        Airport Committee Meeting

Bill Pilkinton stated he would like to meet with the Airport committee to discuss a few items with them. A meeting was scheduled for 4:30 pm this Wednesday.

 

 

 

                                                                        Civil Service Test

Chief Burks reported the Civil Service will be holding a civil service test on April 25th for lateral and entry level eligibility lists.

                                                                        Public Works Pick-up

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Griffin to allow up to $17,350, including tax,  for the cost of a pick-up for the Public Works Department. Motion carried.

                                                                        Cemetery Shed Cleaned

The City Clerk stated Robert Wyllson has spent a lot of time and energy cleaning the shed at the cemetery and has asked the Mayor and council to sign a letter thanking him for his work.

                                                                        Upper Valley Disposal

A thank you letter will be sent to Bob Pelligrini, Upper Valley Disposal, for donating a dumpster and dumpster fees for the cleaning of the shed at the cemetery.

                                                                        TVBRC/Restrooms

The City Clerk asked the Mayor and council who should open and close the new restroom at the TVBRC. It was decided the Public Works Department will open the facility in the morning and the Police Department will lock it at night and it will be open from dawn until dusk.

                                                                        CDBG Grant Denied

The City Clerk reported she had been notified the Community Development Block Grant application for the hospital has been denied.

                                                                        Approval/Consent Agenda

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Fancher to approve the Consent Agenda which includes, Resolutions 2008-02, 2008-03, 2008-04, February Payroll (9413-9439) $49,729.85 and February Bills (18613-18667) $121,989.77 and the minutes of the previous meeting and to have the minutes reflect that Mayor Walter appointed Councilmembers Fancher and Maden to meet with the Chamber regarding the TVBRC and then dissolved that committee and appointed Councilmembers Griffin and Vugteveen for the TVBRC committee.

                                                                        TVBRC/Carpeting Donated

Dave Kester, Chamber President, asked the Councils’ permission for new carpeting to be installed in the front room and office at the TVBRC. The carpeting will be donated by the chamber of Commerce and Tonasket Interiors. The Mayor and Council said that would

be great!

                                                                        Emergency Management

The City Clerk informed the Mayor and Council that the Emergency Management billing has increased and will be approximately $365.00 more than the budgeted amount of $1508.00

                                                                        TVBRC

There was brief discussion on the guidelines for the TVBRC and the maintenance of the restrooms at the TVBRC.

                                                                        Fund Raiser

It was announced that a fund raiser will be held at the Tonasket Saloon on March 15th  to raise money due to the fact that their HV system was vandalized.

                                                                        Adjournment

It was moved by Maden and seconded by Fancher to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                    Patrick Walter, Mayor

 

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Alice J. Attwood, Clerk-Treasurer