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                                                                        Public Hearing

The Tonasket City Council held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 6:15 pm for the purpose of amending the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program to include the Pedestrian Way Project.

 

Those present were Mayor Plumb and Councilmembers Griffin, Olson and Ramsey.

 

Mayor Plumb opened the Public Hearing. No one in the audience gave comment on the addition of the Pedestrian Way Project. There was brief discussion on Roy Stotts Avenue and Division Street.

 

The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at approximately 6:15 pm.

 

                                                                        Workshop

There was a workshop from 6:15 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday September 13, 2011 for the purpose of discussing the Pedestrian Way Project. Those present were Mayor Plumb and Councilmembers Griffin, Olson, and Ramsey. Dan Cowger, Varela and Associates, was in attendance and presented options for the 2nd Street crossing.

 

The options presented were discussed by the Mayor and Council.

 

Councilmember Vugteveen arrived at 6:20 pm.

 

Options 1 and 3 include overhead beacons, option 2 does not. The decision does not have to be made at this time. The Mayor and Council thanked Dan for his concise presentation and the Council will study the options and make a final decision at a later date.

 

                                                                        Regular Meeting

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tonasket was held on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 7:00 pm in the City Hall, Tonasket, Washington. Those present were Mayor Plumb and Councilmembers Griffin, Olson, Ramsey and Vugteveen who joined in the flag salute.

                                                                        Public Comment

In Public Comment Peter James reported he has been working on crushing glass to deposit on a roadway.

                                                                        Councilmember Excused

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Vugteveen to excuse Councilmember Hines from the meeting. Motion carried.

                                                                        Conservation District

The discussion and possible action on the annexation into the Conservation District was postponed until there is a full Council in attendance.

                                                                        EMS Agreement

It was moved by Olson and seconded by Ramsey to enter into the agreement with the EMS District for the purchase of the old fire-hall and allow the Mayor to negotiate the final details and allow the Mayor to sign the document. Motion carried.

                                                                        EMS Request

Jeff Cravy, EMS District, has asked for the City to take care of the lawn at the old fire-hall when it is sold to them and also asked to use the City’s power washer. It was determined that when the property is sold to the EMS District, the City will no longer be providing services.

                                                                        Storm Drain

The City Clerk was instructed to proceed with the tv’ing of the Third Street Storm drain  project.

                                                                        RCO Letter

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Olson to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter to RCO asking them to declare the swim pool obsolete. Motion carried.

                                                                        Kuhler/Sign

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Griffin to approve the Kuhler’s replacement sign Pedestrian Way Use Permit as a long term permit, until such time as the sidewalk fronting the property is replaced. Motion carried.

                                                                        Resolution 2011-07

It was moved by Olson and seconded by Ramsey to adopt Resolution 2011-07. Motion carried.  Resolution 2011-07 amends the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program to include the Pedestrian Way Project.

 

 

                                                                        Griffin Report

Councilmember Griffin reported the Personnel Committee is working on Personnel policies.

                                                                        Olson Report

Councilmember Olson asked if everyone has looked at the mural painted on the Community Cultural Center building. It is very nicely done.

                                                                        Letter to GTE Regarding Property

The City Clerk read a letter from the Mayor to GTE asking them to donate property located on Western Ave to the City for the purpose of building a Food Bank facility.  It was the consensus of the Council to send this letter.

                                                                        Mayor Report

The Mayor stated he would like to approach the Four Square Church and ask them to consider dedicating a portion of their property for a street at the east end of Division St. to continue on and meet with Roy Stotts Ave.

                                                                        Burks Report

Chief Burks reported he is researching speed cameras. There are a lot of questions to be answered regarding this subject before a decision is made.

                                                                        Pilkinton Report

Superintendent Pilkinton asked the Mayor and Council if they still want to keep History Park unlocked at night. It was stated that the park can remain unlocked until further notice.  There was also discussion on having a surplus sale of City property.

                                                                        First Reading of Ordinance 697

Ordinance 697 was read for the first time. Ordinance #697 is a budget amendment.

                                                                        Approval of CDBG Grant Agreement

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Olson to approve the contract with CDBG for $75,000 for the Bonaparte Creek/Mill Drive Sewer Project and allow the Mayor to sign the document. Motion carried.

                                                                        Adoption/Ordinance #698

It was moved by Vugteveen and seconded by Griffin to adopt Ordinance # 698. Motion carried. Ordinance #698 is a franchise agreement with Beyer’s Market.

                                                                        Approve City’s Insurance

It was moved by Olson and seconded by Vugteveen to approve the insurance for the City in the amount of $51,820.83 and to direct staff to find out if by increasing the deductible will decrease the premium. Motion carried.

                                                                        Airport Slurry Bid

One bid has been received for the Airport Slurry Project. The Council would like clarification of the expectations of the bidder before the bid is accepted.

                                                                        Workshop October 4th

There will be a workshop on October 4th for the purpose of reviewing rates and payroll. The workshop will be from 7pm to 8:30 pm.

                                                                        Approve Consent Agenda

It was moved by Ramsey and seconded by Griffin to approve the consent agenda which consist of the minutes of the August 9th and August 23rd, 2011 minutes, the August 2011 Payroll, (2688-2709 and 8/26/2011 Direct Deposit Run), $69,788.26 and the September Bills (2687, 2713 -2771) $207,119.93. Motion carried.

                                                                        Danison Report

Kurt reported that the Economic Alliance, while working with the County to determine how much funding had built up in the Cities’ share of the Infrastructure Fund, in order to prepare a solicitation for projects, was told that there was no balance because the Commissioner’s had decided to use the Infrastructure Fund money to cover a portion of the debt service for the East Lake Osoyoos sewer project.

                                                                        Adjournment

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

 

 

 

 

                                                                                    __________________________

                                                                                    Patrick Plumb, Mayor

 

 

 

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Alice J. Attwood, Clerk-Treasurer