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- Minutes of the Arlington
City Council ZOOM Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
September 20, 2021
Councilmembers Present: Michele Blythe, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle,
Heather Logan and Mike Hopson.
Council Members Absent: Don Vanney.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Jonathan Ventura, Kristin Garcia, Dave Ryan,
Sarah Lopez, Jim Kelly, Tony Orr, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Ashleigh Scott.
Also Known to be Present: 33 YouTube viewers.
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
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion
to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the August 2nd Council Meeting, September 7th Special Meeting, September
13th Council Meeting and September 7, 2021 Audit Entrance Conference.
2. Accounts Payable:
Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks: #103418 through #103524 dated
August 3, 2021 through August 16, 2021 for $1,195,941.44; #103525 through
#103642 dated August 17, 2021 through September 7, 2021 for $727,774.99;
#103643 through #103776 dated September 8, 2021 through September 20, 2021
for $2,275,047.61.
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Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Checks: #30106 through #30113 dated July
1, 2021 through July 31, 2021 for $1,726,401.58; #30114 through #30117 dated
August 1, 2021 through August 31, 2021 for $1,472,337.24.
3. Contract update with Zachor, Stock and Krepps, Inc., P.S.
4. Authorization to apply for 2022 Hotel -Motel Small Fund Tourism Grant
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Budget
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council accept the funds and approve the budget
summary for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Grant Projects.
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded to accept
the ARPA funds in the amount of $5,734,550, and approve the budget summary, as
presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Appointment of Airport Commissioner John Branthoover
Airport Director Dave Ryan requested Council appoint John Branthoover to the Airport
Commission.
Councilmember Michele Blythe moved and Councilmember Jan Schuette seconded the
motion to appoint John Branthoover to the Airport Commission. The motion approved
unanimously.
Acceptance of FAA Funds from American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Airport Director Dave Ryan requested Council accept the FAA American Rescue Plan Act of
2021 Grant.
Councilmember Michele Blythe moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded to
accept the FAA American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Grant, and authorized the Mayor to sign.
The motion passed unanimously.
Transfer Management of Hadley Hall to the Boys & Girls Club
Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez requested Council approve the transfer of
management of Hadley Hall to the Boys & Girls Club.
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the proposed transfer of management of Hadley Hall to the Arlington Boys
& Girls Club, and authorized staff to sign an agreement to accomplish the transfer, subject to
final review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Public Art for 59th Avenue Complete Streets Project
Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez requested Council accept the public art
proposal for the public art for 59th Avenue Complete Streets Project.
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Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to accept the public art proposal by Lin McJunkin and Milo White for the 59th Avenue
project. The motion passed unanimously.
Waterline Extension Agreement with Fire District 21
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the Utility Extension
Agreement and the Interlocal Agreement for Maintenance Security Agreement with Fire
District #21.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to approve the Utility Extension Agreement and the Interlocal Agreement for
Maintenance Security Agreement with Fire District #21, subject to final review by the City
Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Low Bid Award for 40th/172nd Intersection
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council award the 40th Avenue/SR-531 Project
to Interwest Construction Company.
Mayor Pro Tern Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion
to move to award the 40th Avenue/SR-531 Project to Interwest Construction Company in
the amount of $1,817,509.00, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Construction Contract. The
motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis stated that the Council monthly reports included for review.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert stated that Eviation, who continues to get requests for visitors, will be visited
by the Governor tomorrow, and hopefully be on -track with their first flight at the end of the
year at the airport.
City Administrator Paul Ellis and Mayor Tolbert had a meeting with PUD today to review
Vision 2050 and adding more climate impact scenarios into the comprehensive plan, and
looking for further guidance on how to utilize the codes correctly to allow for expansion of
the future in the terms of innovation of electric vehicles and that kind of infrastructure.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
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