HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 05-02-22Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, May 2, 2022
Councilmembers Present: Don Vanney, Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Jan
Schuette, and Michele Blythe.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, James Trefry, Dave Ryan, Jim Kelly, Amy Rusko,
Jonathan Ventura, Tony Orr, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Sid Logan, Cory Duskin, Kathy Vanney, Clinton Blankenship, and
Stephanie Day.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Jan Schuette moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Tolbert announced May 1 through 7, 2022 as Public Service Recognition Week.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion
to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the April 18 and April 25, 2022 Council meeting
2. Accounts Payable:
Approval of Petty Cash Check #2010 for $19.25; EFT Payments and Claims Checks,
#105336 through #105442, dated May 2, 2022 for $1,124,406.61.
3. Award of Contract for Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Membrane Installation
Project to McClure and Sons.
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PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Council Vacancy Selection Process
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the Council vacancy timeline and
process to fill the Council vacancy after Councilmember Mike Hopson's passing.
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the
motion to approve the Council vacancy timeline and process, and authorized staff to
proceed with publishing the notice and application. The motion passed unanimously.
Appointments to Airport Commission
Airport Director Dave Ryan reviewed Eric Hansen's reappointment, and Stephanie Day and
Clinton Blankenship's appointments to the Airport Commission.
Councilmember Don Vanney moved and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the
motion to appoint Eric Hansen, Stephanie Day, and Clinton Blankenship to the Airport
Commission. The motion passed unanimously.
Appointment to Civil Service Commission
Administrative Services Director James Trefry reviewed the reappointment of Jonathan
Reichart to the Civil Service Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to confirm the reappointment of Jonathan Reichart to the Civil Service Commission.
The motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance Approving Old Town Residential Design Standards
Planning Manager Amy Rusko requested Council approve the ordinance approving Old
Town Residential Design Standards. Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette requested Ms. Rusko
bring this item back to Council at a workshop for further discussion, with indications in the
presentation of what is changing.
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to remand to staff for this additional information, and to bring it back to Council as
soon as possible. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution Approving Stillaguamish Square Alley Vacation
Planning Manager Amy Rusko reviewed the resolution to set a public hearing for a proposed
vacation of a portion of public right of way (alley).
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the resolution, authorize the Mayor to sign it, direct City staff to present
the proposed vacation to Planning Commission for consideration, and direct the City
Administrator to work with the property owner for a purchase sale agreement, and to set a
public hearing, pending final review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
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2021 Utility and Pavement Preservation Project Close -Out
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve final acceptance of the 2021
Utility and Pavement Preservation Project that was completed by Reece Construction
Company.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Jan Schuette seconded the
motion to approve project close out of the 2021 Utility and Pavement Preservation Project
contract with Reece Construction Company in the amount of $2,278,869.95, and authorized
the Mayor to sign the letter of acceptance. The motion passed unanimously.
Contract Change Order No.1 to Water Reclamation Facility Equalization Basin Project
Contract
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the Contract Change Order No.1
to Water Reclamation Facility Equalization Basin Project Contract.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve Contract Change Order No. 1 to the Equalization Basin Project, and
authorized the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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