**DRAFT**
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Those present were Mayor Plumb and Councilmembers Fancher,
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by
Water Policy Discussion
The Council had set aside 30 minutes of the Council meeting to discuss the draft Water Policy. There were several residents in the audience present to join in the discussion. Some of the issues addressed were exempt and historical surface water rights, keeping private wells for irrigation, possible discussion with Oroville/Tonasket Irrigation District regarding irrigation water for the area. The Mayor and Council thanked the people for attending and invited them back to the next meeting on July13th.
Bonaparte Ave/More Patrols
Jerry Anderson asked the Mayor again for more police patrols
on
Mosquitoes
Earl Groff was present and asked the Council if they plan on doing anything for mosquitoes. It was replied the City has placed briquettes in the storm drains to prevent the mosquitoes.
Request for More Police Patrols
Alice Hudson was present requesting more police patrols in an area of town that has been experiencing problems.
Shoreline Master Program/Danison
Kurt Danison reported the Planning Commission held a Public
Hearing on the Shoreline Master Program and no one attended the hearing. After
further discussion it was moved by Maden and seconded by
Resolution 2010-07
It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Ramsey to adopt
Resolution 2010-07. Motion carried. Resolution 2010-07 adopts certain policies
to protect the long-term viability of the
Enhancement Funds Discussion
Kurt Danison informed the Mayor and Council that there are
enhancement funds available for a project and he was considering a portion of
the downtown streetscape project. Kurt stated the estimate from the Downtown
Plan can be brought forward to determine today’s costs. Councilmember Maden
stated she would like to see the
Maden Report
Councilmember Maden reported the TVBRC board met and Linda Black has volunteered for two months to organize the running of the facility with volunteers. Councilmember Maden also reported Linda Michel who works for HCGR, the firm that has been hired as administrators for the hospital, will be in town soon.
Councilmember Griffin reported she had attended the Luau
that was put on by Jessica Buchert McCarthy, from Representative Kretz’s
office, and it was well attended. She also reported that she has had a request
from Anna DeChiara asking to use
Mayor Plumb
Mayor Plumb reported he attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting and there was discussion on the need of a motel in town. Mayor Plumb also mentioned the need of a Code Enforcement in town.
Ordinance #682-First Reading
The City Clerk read Ordinance #682 for the first time. Ordinance #682 is a budget amendment to include revenues and expenditures for the EECBG project.
Aggressive Dog Discussion
Mayor Plumb reported he is concerned about an aggressive dog in his neighborhood and would like to see the dog ordinance stronger. The Tonasket Municipal Code does address dangerous dogs but the Council was inquiring if certain breeds could be banned or regulated. The City Clerk will ask Attorney Howe about this matter.
Memo from Mark Varela
A memo was received from Mark Varela asking the Mayor and Council what they would like to see as the next steps in implementing water/sewer improvements. A meeting will be set up with the Mayor, Water/Sewer Committee, Superintendent Pilkinton and Mark Varela to discuss this issue.
TVBRC/Volunteer Recruitment
The City Clerk asked the Mayor and Council if it would be acceptable for Linda Black to use the Council Room for training for the volunteers for the TVBRC and for the City Clerk to receive phone calls from potential volunteers to sign up to work at the facility. It was the consensus of the Council to allow this.
Adjournment
The meeting was declared adjourned by a non-debatable motion, seconded by Maden. Motion carried.
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Patrick
Plumb, Mayor
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Alice J. Attwood,
Clerk-Treasurer