HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 02-18-25Minutes of the Arlington
�.. City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Michele Blythe, Debora Nelson,
Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, City Attorney Oskar Rey, Chelsea Brewer, and
Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Ellis Nobach, Randy Nobach, Tim Abrahamson, Holly Sloan -
Buchanan, Nathan Senff, and Drew Bono.
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 Tern 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
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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 February 3 and 10, 2025 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #112646 through
#112734 dated January 22 through February 3, 2025 for $1,122,007.51; Approval of
Payroll EFT Payments and Check #30419 through #30424 dated January 1, 2025
through January 31, 2025 in the amount of $1,662,203.77.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting February 18, 2025
NEW BUSINESS
Reclassification of Existing Public Works Utilities Class III Job Descriptions to Class
III -Lead Positions
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested that Council approve the reclassifications of
existing Public Works Utilities Class III job descriptions to Class III lead positions. These
reclassifications are within the budget impact of the Public Works 2025-2026 budget.
Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the establishment of the lead positions for Public Works Utilities
positions. The motion passed unanimously.
Phase Three of Airport Fiber Installation Project
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the airport's third phase of fiber
installation that is under one state contract with Cannon Construction, LLC, in the amount
of $284,777.79. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions.
Councilmember Rob Toyer moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the Phase 3 of Airport Fiber Installation Project, in the amount of
$284,777.79, and authorized the Mayor to sign the contract with Cannon Construction, LLC.
The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam announced that Arlington cheerleaders took
4th in their recent competition.
Councilmember Michele Blythe spoke about her trip to Olympia with Mayor Don Vanney,
City Administrator Paul Ellis, and Councilmembers Yvonne Gallardo-Van Orman and Leisha
Nobach, where legislative priorities were discussed.
Councilmember Debora Nelson asked for feedback on the NCRFA Commission meeting last
week. Discussion followed.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney spoke about his trip to Olympia where legislative priorities were discussed.
He was joined by City Administrator Paul Ellis and Councilmembers Michele Blythe, Yvonne
Gallardo-Van Ornam, and Leisha Nobach.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
Don E. Vanney, Mayor
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