**DRAFT**
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Those present were Mayor Walter and Councilmembers Griffin, Maden and Ramsey who joined in the flag salute. Also present was City Clerk Alice Attwood, and Assistant Superintendent Hugh Jensen. Councilmember Fancher arrived at 7:05 pm
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Maden and seconded by Ramsey to approve the minutes of the previous meeting with the change that the e-waste day “could be scheduled for the same time” to “will try to schedule the e-waste the same day”. Motion carried.
Award/Jensen
Richard Markley, Department of Ecology, was in attendance to present Hugh Jensen with the 2008 “Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance” award. Mr. Markley stated that it is not easy to get this award. Hugh stated that the public works crew all work together. The Mayor and council and audience gave Hugh a round of applause for being the recipient of this award.
Public Comment
There being no public comment the meeting continued.
Proposed 4 Way Stop
The proposed 4 Way Stop was discussed. Councilmember Fancher stated she has received 6 calls in support of the 4 Way Stop at 4th and Whitcomb and that she is absolutely in favor of the proposal. There was much discussion and the safety of pedestrians was a major concern. No action was taken on this matter and it will be talked about in the future.
Resolution 2009-07
It was moved by Fancher and seconded by
Capital Facilities Plan
It was moved by Maden and seconded by Ramsey to adopt the Capital Facilities Plan as presented. Motion carried. It was stated that the plan can be amended at any time.
Fall Clean Up
The City Clerk reported she has been in contact with Bob Pelligrini regarding the Fall Clean Up. It is scheduled for September 26th. The details are still being worked on. It was discussed that community members might help out the disabled and elderly during the clean up. Councilmember Fancher stated that this would be a good senior project. The City Clerk will contact the school.
Maden/Report
Councilmember Maden reported the TVBRC Board met and they are working on the final touches of the sign for the facility. Mayor Walter asked about the completion of the gazebo. There are a few pieces of roofing that are missing. It was stated the sign and the roof should be completed soon, possibly the 21st of September.
2010 Budget Dates
It was moved by
Revenue Sources
Public Hearing 7:00 pm October 13, 2009
Preliminary Budget Hearing 7:00 pm October 27, 2009
Set Tax Levy 7:00 pm October 27, 2009
Budget Workshop 5:00 pm November 4, 2009
Budget Workshop Hearing 7:00 pm November 10, 2009
Final Budget Hearing 7:00 pm November 24, 2009
Adopt Budget 7:00 pm December 8, 2009 Motion carried.
Budget Requests Due
The City Clerk announced that budget requests are due September 28th.
Criminal Justice Meetings
Mayor Walter appointed City Clerk Attwood as the representative
for the Criminal Justice sub-committee. The agreement the City has with
Resolution 2009-08/Grant Funds
The City Clerk reported she has received information on the
Public Works Board Small Communities in Rural Counties Grant Program. She has
been in contact with Kurt Danison and Mark Varela
asking their advice regarding this grant. There was discussion as to whether
the police department building or the swimming pool should be the project to
apply for since there can only be one application per city. Mayor Walter stated
the police department building is in terrible shape and needs to be replaced.
Councilmember Fancher stated the citizens want a swim pool. It was moved by
Swim Pool
There was a discussion that the pool should have not been closed last week and that Council had decided to extend the season until after school was open.
El Tapatio/Day
Park
It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by
Library Board Request
It was the consensus of the Council to allow the Library Board to hang a brochure display case in the hallway. The Library board will be paying for the item.
Notary Applications/Miller & Attwood
It was moved by Fancher and seconded by
SmileMobile Program
Washington Dental Service is sponsoring a “SmileMobile” that is coming to Tonasket which will provide
dental care to children with limited family income. It will be at the
City Janitor
Councilmember Ramsey asked the City Clerk to find out the number of hours per week the janitor works. The janitor has asked for an increase in her contract amount and there has been discussion if she should wait for the budget renewal or if it should be addressed now.
Adjournment
It was moved by
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Patrick
Walter, Mayor
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Alice J. Attwood,
Clerk-Treasurer