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The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tonasket was held on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 7:00 pm in the City Hall, Tonasket, Washington.

 

Those present were Mayor Plumb and Councilmembers Griffin, Hines, Olson, Ramsey and Vugteveen who joined in the flag salute.

 

Also present were Superintendent Bill Pilkinton and Clerk-Treasurer Alice Attwood.

                                                                        Public Comment

Emily Hanson informed the Mayor and council that she will be leaving her job as a reporter for the Gazette-Tribune and taking a job in Shelton, Washington.

                                                                        Public Comment

There was a lengthy discussion between the Mayor and Al and Terri Maden regarding a certain piece of property in town and their concerns regarding land activities that could be affecting the Okanogan River. No action taken.

                                                                        History Park/Music in the Park

Jean Pfiefer, a member of the Community Cultural Center, was in attendance to talk about the upcoming Music in the Park Series the CCC is sponsoring this summer in  History Park. The group is asking the City for a power source, to keep the swimming pool open, porta potties and picnic tables. There was discussion on these matters and the pool manager will be contacted about keeping the pool open on those evenings, there is limited power available, the restrooms will be open so a porta pottie will not be needed and there are plenty of picnic tables in the park.  Jean thanked the Mayor and Council for their help.

                                                                        Council Reports

Councilmembers Vugteveen and Griffin took a tour of the Mill Drive area and discussed allowing chickens in the City Limits. No recommendation at this time.

 

Councilmember Hines did not have anything to report at this time.

 

Councilmember Olson reported there were approximately 40 people that attended the Good Dog program held at the Triangle Park. Sue Edick helped out and did a great job. Cody Ames, local veterinarian, gave a demonstration. The group is hoping to make this an annual event.

 

Councilmember Olson also reported that Kurt Danison continues to do a great job at the annexation meetings and the big issue discussed at the most recent meeting is how many cars to allow on a lot.

 

Councilmember Olson informed the Mayor and Council he will not be at the next Council meeting.

 

Councilmember Ramsey reported the picnic table at the Salmon Viewing Platform needs repair and she is willing to volunteer to repair the table.

 

Councilmember Griffin stated Founder’s Day turned out great.

                                                                        Library Board Appointments

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Olson to approve the Mayor’s appointment of three new people for the Library Board, Miriam Caddy, Evie Duncalf and Gretchen Harris. Motion carried.

                                                                        Burks Report

Chief Rob Burks submitted a written report since he was unable to attend the council meeting.

                                                                        Varela/Preliminary Report

The City Clerk announced the Preliminary Engineering report on the Water and Sewer Systems Improvements Project from Varela and Associates is available for review.

                                                                        LAG/Pedestrian Project

The City Clerk presented to the Council the Local Agency Consultant Agreement for the Pedestrian Upgrade Project will be discussed at the next meeting after the Council has had a chance to review the document.

                                                                        Peddler’s Permit Approval

It was moved by Griffin and seconded by Vugteveen to approve Maria Garcia’s Peddlers Permit. Motion carried. A poll of votes was taken after the vote and the vote was unanimous.  There was discussion if the products Ms. Garcia was selling can be restricted. The City Clerk will contact Attorney Howe and ask this question.

                                                                        Approve Wisdom Payment

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Hines to authorize payment to Wayne Wisdom in the amount of $290.00. Motion carried.

                                                                        Restroom Vandalized

Bill reported the restrooms at Chief Tonasket Park have been vandalized.  The restrooms are closed for the time being. This was discussed and it was agreed that the restrooms should be open for the public. Bill will make the necessary repairs. It was also discussed the restrooms need to be locked at night.

                                                                        Storm Drain Problem

Bill Pilkinton also reported there is a storm drain problem on 3rd Street between Whitcomb Ave. and Western Ave. Kurt Holland and Dana Cowger, Varela and Associates, were in town and looked at the area and will get back to Bill with a recommendation.

                                                                        Public Hearing/Six Year Street Program

It was moved by Vugteveen and seconded by Hines to set June 28th,   2011 as the Public Hearing on the Six Year Transportation Program. Motion carried.

                                                                        Free Swim Day

It was moved by Griffin and seconded by Ramsey to set the opening day of the swim pool as a free day. Motion carried.

                                                                        Resolution 2011-05

It was moved by Hines and seconded by Vugteveen to adopt Resolution 2011-05 contingent on the RCW and WAC numbers being checked and also that by passing this resolution it will not cost the city additional funds. Motion carried.

                                                                        State of Emergency Declared

Mayor Plumb reported that he has declared a state of emergency for the City due to the rising waters of the Okanogan River.

                                                                       Ordinance #695                                              

It was moved by Olson and seconded by Griffin to adopt Ordinance # 695. Motion carried. Ordinance #695 amends Chapter 2.08 of the Tonasket Municipal Code entitled “Clerk-Treasurer”.

                                                                        Pedestrian Way Use Permit

It was moved by Griffin and seconded by Hines to approve the Pedestrian Way Use Permit for the Tonasket Visitor and Business Resource Center Sign. Motion carried.

                                                                        Food Bank Meeting

Food Bank Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday June 22, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the Community Church.

                                                                        Approval of Bills

It was moved by Griffin and seconded by Olson to approve the May Payroll $58,021.14 (2465- Direct Deposit run 5/25/2011) and the June Bills $66,036.30 (2463, 2464, 2478-2530). Motion carried.

                                                                        Approval of Minutes

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Vugteveen to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried. Councilmember Griffin abstained.

                                                                        Code Review

The next fifteen minutes was spent going over Chapter 1 of the Tonasket Municipal Code.

                                                                        Adjournment

It was moved by Hines and seconded by Olson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

 

 

 

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                                                                                    Patrick Plumb, Mayor

 

 

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Alice J. Attwood, Clerk-Treasurer