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The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tonasket was held on Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 at 7:30 pm in the City Hall, Tonasket, Washington.

 

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

 

Also present was City Clerk-Treasurer Alice Attwood.

                                                                        Thank you from Legacy

Dale White, representing the United States Armed Forces Legacy, was present to say thank you to the city for all of the help given to the project.

                                                                        Library Expansion Request

Jackie Bradley and Chris Zaferes were in attendance to ask the Council’s permission and support in trying to find funding for an expansion of the city library. After further discussion, the Mayor asked Councilmembers Maden and Ramsey to meet with Building Official Christian Johnson to acquire estimated costs and a draft of plans for a library expansion.

                                                                        Shop With a Cop Program

Mac McElheran was present to inform the Mayor and Council about a project called “Shop with a Cop Program” which is aimed at helping underprivileged children during the holidays. The area involved is the Tonasket and Oroville areas. Many local law enforcement people will be working on this program. The Mayor and Council thanked him for his endeavor.

                                                                        Century West Contract/ALP

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Griffin to approve of the contract for Century West Engineering with the deletion of paragraph 12, for the Airport Layout Plan. Motion carried.

                                                                        City Planner Position

Councilmember Fancher reported she had met with Chris Branch about filling the position of a city planner and he stated he would take the lead in helping find a planner. Councilmember Vugteveen stated she will be contacting Councilmembers from the City of Okanogan to set up a meeting to discuss the sharing of a planner.

                                                                        Annexation Discussion

There was discussion regarding the costs and options for annexing the Mill Drive and Bonaparte Creek areas. The City Clerk will contact Varela and Associates to gather cost information. There will be an annexation discussion meeting on Thursday September 4th at 5 pm with Councilmembers Ramsey and Maden and Chris Branch.

                                                                        Contract for Salmon Viewing Funds

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Maden to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development for the Salmon Viewing Platform funds. Motion carried.

                                                                        Franchise Agreement/County

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Maden to approve the franchise agreement with Okanogan County for the water line south of town. Motion carried.

                                                                        Ord #656-Budget Amend.-1st Reading

Ordinance #656 was presented. Ordinance #656 is a budget amendment to include revenues and expenditures for the Salmon Viewing Platform.

                                                                        Sidewalks/Vehicles

There was a brief discussion on the subject of no motorized vehicles allowed on sidewalks. This is not allowed and is covered in the previous adoption of the Model Traffic Ordinance.

                                                                        Agreement/Locust Ave. Funds

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Griffin to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Fuel Tax Distribution Agreement for the Locust Avenue Overlay Project in the amount of $73,525. Motion carried.

                                                                        Consent Agenda

It was moved by Vugteveen and seconded by Maden to approve the consent agenda that consists of the minutes of the previous meeting, the July payroll (9559-9597) $82,619.76 and the July bills (18875-18936) $91,129.27.  Motion carried.

                                                                        ALP Meeting

On September 11th the kick off meeting for the Airport Layout Plan will be held at City Hall from 6pm to 7:30 pm. The Airport Committee, Fancher and Griffin, Leroy Orr and David Hannah and Superintendent Pilkinton will be attending.

                                                                        Community Meeting

Also on September 11th there will be a Community meeting regarding fund raising for holiday decorations and the meeting will be held at the TVBRC from 6pm to 8pm.

 

 

                                                                        2008 Street Work

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Ramsey to approve the 2008 street work, which consists of 2nd Street from Joseph Ave to the east end of 2nd Street. Motion carried.

                                                                        Planning Commission

The City Clerk reminded the Mayor that the Planning Commission needs two members.

                                                                        Petition

The City Clerk informed the Mayor and Council that a petition had been received regarding the passage of the ordinance banning skateboarders, skaters and bicycles from certain sidewalks in town. The city does not have the initiative and referendum powers to deal with petitions of this nature. The City Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Susan McCue and inform her of this.

                                                                        Truck Repair

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Griffin to allow the payment of $5531.17 to Raymers for the repair of the dump truck. Motion carried.

                                                                        Emfinger/Bonding

It was moved by Fancher and seconded by Maden to allow Mayor Walter and City Clerk Attwood to make the decision on how to handle the bonding with William Emfinger, for the Salmon Viewing Project and the Skate Park Project, to do so in the best interest of the city and with the advice of Attorney Howe. Motion carried.

                                                                        City Pool

There was a brief discussion regarding the city’s swim pool and its condition. It was discussed the city should research the possibility of a recreation district to fund a new pool. The Clerk will gather information for this and contact interested persons to set up a meeting.

                                                                        Adjournment

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

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                    Patrick Walter, Mayor

 

 

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Alice Attwood, Clerk-Treasurer