HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-01-21Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Zoom Meeting
Monday, November 1, 2021
Councilmembers Present: Michele Blythe, Jan Schuette, Heather Logan, Don Vanney and
Mike Hopson.
Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson and Marilyn Oertle, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, City Attorney Steve Peiffle,
Tony Orr, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: 20 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 Tem Jan Schuette moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Don Vanney seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Wendy Van Der Meersche stated that Shawna Storms spoke last week regarding
Highland View Estates, and provided an email this week that was forwarded to Council
Members.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Don Vanney seconded the motion
to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the October 17 and October 25, 2021 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable:
Approval of EFT Payments, Petty Cash Check #2008 and
Claims Checks #103988 through #104067 dated October 19, 2021
through November 1, 2021 for $1,601,497.85.
PUBLIC HEARING
Resolution Establishing the 2022 Regular Property Tax Levy
Finance Director Kristin Garcia requested Council approve a resolution establishing the
regular property tax levy for 2022.
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The public hearing was opened at 7:04 p.m.
With no members of the public wishing to speak, the public hearing portion was closed,
and Council questions were opened at 7:04 p.m.
With no comments or questions from Council, the public hearing was closed at 7:05 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Jan Schuette moved, and Council Member Michele Blythe seconded the
motion to approve the resolution establishing the 2022 regular property tax levy and
authorized the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Amending the Customer Support Program
Finance Director Kristin Director requested Council approve a resolution amending the
utility customer support program and authorizing a utility credit program.
Mayor Pro Tern Jan Schuette moved and Council Member Don Vanney seconded the motion
to approve the resolution of the City of Arlington amending the city's customer support
program, and authorize a utility credit program, and authorized the Mayor to sign the
resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
Station 48 Change Order #4
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve Change Order #4 for Station 48.
Mayor Pro Tern Jan Schuette moved and Council Member Michele Blythe seconded the
motion to approve Change Order #4 for Fire Station 48. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FRtiM COUNULMEMBI RS
Mayor Pro Tern Jan Schuette read from a prepared statement regarding low income housing.
Discussion followed.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis stated that the November 29, 2021 joint meeting with Arlington
Public Schools, and the hospital districts has been rescheduled to January 31, 2022, and the
April 2022 meeting has been cancelled.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert provided an update to last week's Snohomish County Tomorrow Steering
Committee meeting update, regarding population allocation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
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