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The regular meeting of the City Council of the city of Tonasket was held on Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the City Hall, Tonasket, Washington.

 

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

 

Also present was City Clerk-Treasurer, Alice Attwood.

                                                                        Approval of Minutes

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Maden to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.

                                                                        EMS/Old Firehall

Mike Kessler, representative of the EMS District, was present to talk to the Mayor and Council about the possibility of the City selling the old firehall to the EMS District. Councilmember Ramsey stated it was the recommendation of the Committee to sell the building to the EMS District. This matter will be brought up again in unfinished business.

                                                                        Stangland/Aeneas Lake

Gordon Stangland was in attendance asking for the Mayor and Council’s support in contacting the Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding the water level of Aeneas Lake. Mr. Stangland stated the water level is very low and the number of fisherman on the lake has decreased a great number in the past years and he feels this has a large effect on the town’s economics. He is requesting a letter be written by the city to the Department of Fish and Wildlife asking for the water level to be increased in the lake. The Mayor stated this will be addressed further in new business.

                                                                        Kiosk for Day Park

Lisa McCoy, representing the Greater Tonasket Community Association, stated they have donated funds for an information Kiosk for the Day Park. She will bring plans for the kiosk for the city to approve.

                                                                        Addendum to Lease Agreement

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Griffin to approve the Addendum to the Lease Agreement with the Tonasket Veterans Association and authorize the Mayor to sign the document. Motion carried.  The addendum authorizes the city to install the water line to the leased property for no charge and also to provide water to the site for no charge.

                                                                        Ordinance #652

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Ramsey to adopt Ordinance #652. Motion carried. Ordinance #652 regulates parking at the Day Park.

                                                                        Salmon Viewing Platform

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Griffin to accept the quote from William Emfinger for the Salmon Viewing Platform not to exceed $108,750.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign the appropriate documents. Motion carried. Mayor Walter stated Bill Towey, Colville Confederated Tribes, has been contacted and he is going to acquire additional funds for the project.

                                                                        Old Firehall/EMS

Councilmember Fancher asked about the proposal for purchasing the firehall that was previously received from the EMS District. Mike Kessler stated they had offered $60,000 for the building as a preliminary offer. There was discussion whether the property should be appraised and the steps to take regarding the sale of the property. The Mayor stated Attorney Howe should be consulted about the proper procedure. This subject will be brought up at the next Council meeting.

                                                                        Executive Session

Mayor Walter declared a 5 minute executive session according to RCW 42.30.110, to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to review the performance of a public employee, starting time 7:25 pm. At 7:30 pm Mayor Walter called the meeting back to order.

                                                                        Aeneas Lake

In New Business, Mr. Stangland again stated his concern regarding the water level in Aeneas Lake and the lack of fisherman. After further discussion, it was moved by Fancher and seconded by Ramsey to write a letter to the State of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife asking them to have the water level increased up to previous levels so the lake would again benefit the fish and wildlife in the Aeneas Lake area and to send a copy of the letter to the Aeneas Lake Irrigation District. Motion carried.

                                                                        Maden Report

Councilmember Maden reported she will not be able to attend the upcoming Economic Alliance meeting.

                                                                        Ramsey Report

Councilmember Ramsey reported the welcome wagon concept is being worked on.

 

 

 

                                                                        Fancher/Proposed Ordinance

Councilmember Fancher asked if the Council is going to consider an ordinance to keep the skaters and bikers off the sidewalks now that the skate park is built. Attorney Howe will be directed to research such an ordinance and to make it site specific and time specific.

                                                                        Airport

It was the consensus of the Council to forward information to the Airport Improvement Club regarding the sale of two hangars at the city’s airport. A gentleman contacted the Mayor and asked him if the city would be interested in purchasing the hangars.

                                                                        Maden/AWC Conference

Councilmember Maden stated she will be attending a meeting regarding small rural issues at the Association of Washington Cities Conference and is asking the Council for questions they may have regarding the city. She stated she intends to ask questions about annexation.

                                                                        WWTF Award

The June 10th Council meeting has been scheduled as the date to present the award from the DOE for the Wastewater Treatment Facility.

                                                                        Policy

The City Clerk stated she will have the draft grant/purchasing policy for the next Council meeting.

                                                                        Airport Layout Plan

The City Clerk also reported the one Statement of Qualifications received for the Airport Layout Plan will need to be reviewed by the Airport Committee before the next meeting.

                                                                        Park/Pool Committee

The Pool/Park Committee will meet before the next meeting to discuss the pool fees, times etc. for this season.

                                                                        Condolence Cards

The City Clerk was instructed to send condolence cards to the cities of Oroville and Omak.

                                                                        B3 Skate Park

Rose Corso was present to discuss the B3 Skate Park. The Corso’s property is located next to the park. Ms. Corso is concerned about the behavior of some of the people at the park. It was stated it is important that the young people know that the bad behavior won’t be tolerated.

                                                                        B3 Skate Park

Signage for the park was also discussed. Attorney Howe will be consulted regarding what is regulated in parks currently.

                                                                        Adjournment

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

 

 

 

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                                                                                    Patrick Walter, Mayor

 

 

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Alice J. Attwood, Clerk-Treasurer