HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 02-03-25Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, February 3, 2025
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Michele Blythe, Yvonne Gallardo-Van
Ornam, Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Mandy Kruger, Sheri Amundson, Jim Kelly,
Deputy City Attorney Emily Romanenko, Chelsea Brewer, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Nicholas Bleken, Erica Knapp,
Christopher Edenburn, Sheri Kelly, Nate Nehring and son, Tim Abrahamson, Holly Sloan -
Buchanan, Steve Maisch, Heather Watland, Sid Logan, Nate Senff, Drew Bono, Al Schreiber,
and others.
Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Rob Toyer seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Vanney introduced County Councilmember Nate Nehring, who presented a check
from Snohomish County for $100,000 for the Jensen Park Pump Track and one for $23,309
for the Post Middle School Crosswalk project.
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Nicholas Blekan, Arlington, provided comments about the Post Middle School levy.
Erica Knapp, Arlington, provided comments about the Post Middle School levy.
Christopher Edenburn, Arlington, provided comments about the Post Middle School levy.
Sheri Kelly, Arlington, provided comments about the Post Middle School levy.
Kirk Normand provided comments regarding North County Regional Fire Authority.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the January 21 and 27, 2025 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #112484 through
#112591 dated December 31st for $2,610,343.59; Approval of EFT Payments and
Claims Checks #112592 through #112645 dated January 7th through January 21st
for $360,291.86.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Supporting the Efforts of the Arlington School District No.16
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the resolution supporting the
efforts of Arlington School District No. 16.
Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved, and Councilmember Jan Schuette seconded the
motion to approve the resolution supporting the Arlington School District and authorize
the Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
Appointment of DeAnn Bennett to Cemetery Board
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council consent to the appointment of DeAnn
Bennett to the Cemetery Board. Ms. Bennett has served on the Cemetery Board since
January 2021.
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Orman moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe
seconded the motion to consent to the appointment of DeAnn Bennett to the Arlington
Cemetery Board. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution Approving Emergency Declaration Pump Purchase for Haller Wellfield
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve a resolution approving an
emergency declaration pump purchase for Haller Wellfield.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded the
motion to approve the resolution and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed
unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Logan spoke about North County Regional Fire Authority.
Councilmember Nobach spoke about the Eagle Festival.
Councilmember Gallardo-Van Ornam provided information about various community
events.
Councilmember Blythe spoke about the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission meeting she
attended.
Councilmember Schuette spoke about the North County Regional Fire Authority Commission
meeting.
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ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney spoke about the Eagle Festival. He also provided information about meeting
with the City's lobbyist.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, theme Tg was adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
Don -money, Mayor
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