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The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tonasket was held on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the City Hall, Tonasket, Washington.

 

Due to the absence of Mayor Walter, Mayor Pro-Tem Fancher started the meeting.

 

Those present were Mayor Pro-Tem Fancher and Councilmembers Griffin, Maden, Ramsey and Vugteveen who joined in the flag salute. Also present were Department Heads Pilkinton, Burks and Attwood.

                                                                        DOE Award

The presentation of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Award was delayed until Mayor Walter arrived.

                                                                        Public Comment

There were no public comments to be heard from the audience.

                                                                        Grant/Purchasing Policy

The draft Grant/Purchasing Policy was discussed. It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Griffin to approve the Grant/Purchasing Policy as outlined. Motion carried.

                                                                        Old Firehall Discussion

There was discussion regarding the old firehall building. Building Official Christian Johnson prepared a document with several options for a new police department and this will be reviewed by the Council for later discussion. The City Clerk will talk to Attorney Howe regarding an appraisal of the building.

                                                                        Janitor Bid

One bid was received for janitorial services from Teresa Hughes in the amount of $550.00 per month. It was moved by Vugteveen and seconded by Ramsey to accept the bid from Teresa Hughes in the amount of $550 per month for janitorial services. Motion carried.

                                                                        City Flag

Councilmember Vugteveen presented the new city flag. The flag will be carried in the parade of flags at the Association of Washington Cities Conference in Yakima.

                                                                        Swim Pool Wages and Rates                       

It was moved by Griffin and seconded by Maden to approve the following recommendation from the Park/Pool Committee:

            Lifeguard Wage--------------------------$8.07 per hour

            Lifeguard with WSI---------------------$8.32 per hour

            Manager---------------------------------$10.75 per hour (no change from 2007)

            Single Season Pass/17 & under-------$50.00

            Single Season Pass/18 and over------$55.00

            Family Pass & Licensed Day Care--$125.00 first 4 people/$25 each addition person. Motion carried.

                                                                        Swim Pool

In other swim pool business it was discussed that a new rule sign is needed to ensure safety at the facility.

 

Mayor Walter arrived at 7:26 pm.

                                                                        Award/DOE

Richard Marclay, DOE, was in attendance to present an award to the City for a 2007 “Outstanding Wastewater Treatment Plant”. Assistant Superintendent/Wastewater Treatment Operator Hugh Jensen was present to accept the award.  Out of approximately 300 wastewater treatment facilities in the state, Tonasket is one of 78 that achieved full compliance with its discharge permit in 2007. The Mayor and Council congratulated Hugh on this accomplishment.

                                                                        Request to Close 3rd Street

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Vugteveen to allow the Car Club to close 3rd Street on Saturday June 14th from 9 am to 6 pm for a car show. Motion carried.

                                                                        Airport Layout Plan Consultant

The selection of the consultant for the Airport Layout Plan was briefly discussed. One RFQ was received from Century West Engineers. The Committee and Superintendent Pilkinton will review the RFQ and have a recommendation for the next Council meeting.

                                                                        Public Hearing/Six Year Street Plan

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Ramsey to set the public hearing for the

6 Year Transportation Plan for July 8, 2008 at 7:00 pm. Motion carried.

 

                                                                        Letter of Support/Swedberg

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Vugteveen to send a letter of support to Dale Swedberg, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, for his efforts to obtain grant funding for the Sinlahekin Fuels Reduction and Fire Regime Restoration Project. Motion carried.

                                                                        City Shop Security

Superintendent Pilkinton reported there have a couple of break-ins at the city shop and the city’s generator was stolen. There was discussion that maybe the city needs to invest in security cameras at the shop. No action was taken.

                                                                        Free Swim Day

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Griffin to allow a free swim day on Wednesday, June 18th. Motion carried.                                                                       

Community Meeting

The City Clerk announced there will be a community meeting on Thursday, June 19th in the City Council Room.

                                                                        Audit Exit Conference

The City Clerk also announced the audit exit conference will be held on Monday,

June 23rd, at 9:00 a.m. and the Mayor and Council are invited to attend.

                                                                        B3 Skate Park

Mayor Walter reported the Skate Park and BMX track are progressing. Home Depot has been asked to donate sod for around the skate park and Hamilton Equipment has been asked to donate irrigation supplies. Sawyer and Sawyer will be bringing in white rock. Rothrock Excavation will also be making donations.  Handicap accessibility and irrigation are current projects.

                                                                             Sidewalk Ordinance Discussion

There was discussion about regulating skating, bikes, skateboards, etc. on city sidewalks during certain hours. There is a concern how the city would enforce such an ordinance. The Street Committee, Maden and Ramsey will meet and have a recommendation for the next meeting.

                                                                        Possible Funds/Salmon Viewing Platform

The Mayor stated there may be a possibility of acquiring funds from Chelan County PUD  and the local PUD to complete the Salmon Viewing Platform. The roof portion of the platform will not be completed unless the city receives additional funds.

                                                                        City Planner Discussion

The City Clerk stated the subject of a city planner needs to be revisited and that maybe we could set up a meeting with Okanogan. The clerk will work on this.

                                                                        City Facility Tour

The tour of city facilities for the City Council will be organized as soon as the Superintendent is able to work it in his schedule.

                                                                        Consent Agenda

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Ramsey to approve the Consent Agenda that consists of the minutes of the previous meeting, May Payroll (9494-9520) $53,964.41 and May Bills (18718, 18771-18819) $163,246.94. Motion carried.

                                                                        Adjournment

A motion was made by Ramsey 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