The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tonasket was held on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the City Hall, Tonasket, Washington.

 

Mayor Pro-Tem Fancher opened the meeting.

 

Those present were Councilmembers Fancher, Griffin, Maden and Vugteveen who joined in the flag salute. Also present were Superintendent Pilkinton, Chief Burks and City Clerk-Treasurer Attwood. Councilmember Ramsey was absent.

 

                                                                        Public Comment

Mayor Pro-Tem Fancher asked if there were any public comments. There being none the meeting continued.

                                                                        Skate Park Event

Jason Vaughn, Skate Park Event organizer, was present and gave the Council a copy of the waiver he plans to use at the event for participants to sign. (Mayor Plumb arrived at 7:05 pm). Mr. Vaughn informed the Mayor and Council of the details of the event. It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Griffin to allow the Skate Park Event to be held at the City’s Skate Park and to support the endeavor. Motion carried.

                                                                        Fancher/PWTF

Councilmember Fancher voiced her concern regarding the action of the Mayor and City Council at the previous City Council meeting, when they did not pass the motion to apply for the Public Works Trust Fund Loan. The Public Works Trust Fund Loan would have been a small interest amount, around one half percent. The funds are not readily available but by applying for the loan it shows the state that the City is serious about funding a project. The Mayor stated his concern is the requirements of the Growth Management Act and its effect on the property owners. Councilmember Fancher stated that GMA is not going to go away and  how is the City going to fund the proposed annexation.

                                                                        Maden Report

Councilmember Maden reported the TVBRC Board met and they are discussing options for volunteers to run the facility. The Greater Tonasket Community Association and Green Okanogan have shown interest in helping find and organize volunteers. It is also a possibility that a member of Americorp may staff the facility from September 1, 2010 to mid July of 2011.

                                                                        Grant Funds

Chief Burks reported that he has been in contact with the CTED grant providers and they have approved that the funds can be used for tasers instead of the surveillance equipment.

                                                                        Graffiti

There was discussion on the graffiti in town again. The City Clerk will work on finding someone to paint over the graffiti.

                                                                        Mayor/Radio’s

Mayor Plumb reported the City’s radios will need to be changed over in the next few years and it will be important to set aside funds in the 2011 budget.

                                                                        Armada Agreements Approved

It was moved by Maden and seconded by Vugteveen to approve the two agreements with Armada. Motion carried.  Armada will be providing services to collect past due accounts for the City.

                                                                        Resolution 2010-05

It was moved by Maden and seconded by Vugteveen to adopt Resolution 2010-05. Motion carried. Resolution 2010-05 declares the Police Department “DARE” vehicle surplus to the City’s needs.

                                                                        Airport Improvement Club Meeting

The City Clerk announced that the Tonasket Airport Improvement Club will be holding a meeting on Friday the 14th at 6:30 pm at the airport lounge.

                                                                        Airport Phone

It was moved by Maden and seconded by Fancher to allow up to $50 per month to be spent on a phone at the airport. Motion carried.

                                                                        Consultant Interviews

The City Clerk reminded the Mayor and City Council that consultant interviews will be held at 5:00 pm prior to the regular Council meeting.

                                                                        Approval/Permit and Banner Cost

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Vugteveen to pay $60 for a permit and $90 for the balance due on banners.  Motion carried.

                                                                        Consent Agenda

It was moved by Maden and seconded by Griffin to approve the consent agenda which consists of the minutes of the previous meeting, the April Payroll and the May bills pending on review of Voucher #1484. Motion carried.

 

 

 

                                                                        Adjournment

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

 

 

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                                                                        Patrick Plumb, Mayor

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Alice J. Attwood, Clerk-Treasurer