HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 2-19-19Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
*February 19, 2019
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Joshua Roundy, Jesica Stickles, Sue Weiss,
Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson and Marilyn Oertle.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Dave Kraski,
Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly, Kristin Garcia, James Trefry, Sarah Lopez, Kristin Banfield,
Bryan Terry, Craig Monson, Chris Dickison, Greg Koontz, Scott Hillis, Anna Melillo,
Megan Nunemaker, Thomas Jackson, Kirk Normand, Brian Price, Wayne Mitchell,
Ethan Peterson, Thomas Brown, Aaron Boede, Paul Lizarraga, Zach Hanson,
Justin Honsowetz, Keanan Metcalfe, Gregg Haddick, Niche Sacha, Bob Beam, Ethan Pedersen
and Erin Keator.
Also Known to be Present: Doug Buell, Civil Service Commissioner Michele Blythe, Fire
District 21 Firefighters/ E M Ts Spencer, Patel and Taft, friends and family of newly hired
firefighters.
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 Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Firefighter/EMT Badge Pinning: Fire Chief Dave Kraski introduced, and provided
background information on, the three new Firefighter/EMTs: Paul Lizarrago, Aaron Boede
and Zachary Hanson. City Attorney Steve Peiffle administered their oaths of office.
Firefighter Lizarrago's girlfriend Allison performed his badge pinning. Firefighter Boede
was pinned by friend, and fellow firefighter, Keanan Metcalfe. Firefighter Hanson's fiance,
Noble, and his mother performed his badge pinning.
Fire Chief Dave Kraski recognized Logan Harding for his hard work in coordinating the
academy for the new part -paid firefighters. Chief Kraski explained that the Fire Department
lost 11 part -paid firefighters in 2018 out of a program that maintains 15. The Fire
Department has limited capacity to recruit, hire and train new part -paid firefighters. When
Logan heard of the need for training of the new part -paid firefighters he offered to coordinate
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the academy that would provide education regarding the operations of the Fire Department.
He coordinated the schedule, the location and identified and conducted the training. This
was a tremendous value and savings to the department.
Phoenix Award - Fire Chief Kraski explained that the Phoenix Award is awarded to those
individuals that provide services in extremely difficult and emotional circumstances.
Firefighters Sacha, Haddick, Peterson and Beam responded to a call of a mother having an
at-home birth. Both the mother and baby were in distress as the baby was stuck in the birth
canal. EMTs Spencer, Patel and Taft from Fire District 21 also arrived on scene. After
assessing the situation and providing services, the mother and baby were transported to the
hospital. Unfortunately, there was not a happy outcome, the baby only survived a few days
on life support. However, the family was extremely thankful to the emergency responders
because they were allowed a few days with the child allowing them to spend time with, and
take photographs of, the infant.
PARC Commissioner Recognition: Tiffany McAuslan. Mayor Barb Tolbert stated that Tiffany
started on the Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission in November of 2012 when she "was
looking for a way to become more involved in her community and help shape some of the
areas in town." She owned and operated a landscape construction company with her
husband and recently returned to college for her horticulture degree. Her background in
landscape made her an asset on the Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission and the Tree
Board. Tiffany advised on tree plantings for Arbor Days and other tree plantings for the City.
She has volunteered her time to plant and replant the flower boxes in front of City Hall.
Tiffany was also instrumental in providing perspective on outdoor recreational assets in the
City. Mayor Tolbert thanked Tiffany for all her service to the community and hopes that the
City is able to work with her on more projects!- Mayor Tolbert presented Tiffany with a
plaque.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora seconded the motion to
approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the February 11 special meeting and February 11, 2019 workshop.
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #95939 through
#96044 dated February 5, 2019 through February 19, 2019 for $610,007.12 and
approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Checks #29376 through #29381 dated
January 1, 2019 through January 31, 2019 for $1,286,851.12.
3. Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Snohomish Conservation District.
4. Construction Contract for Standby Generator for Arlington Airport
Administration Building.
S. Acceptance of Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant for Wildland
Equipment.
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PUBLIC HEARING
None.
Before moving on to new business, Mayor Barb Tolbert took a moment to thank all the
employees, particularly those in M&O, that worked so tirelessly keeping the streets cleared
during our several snow storms that the City experienced over the past few weeks.
NEW BUSINESS
Selection of Pacific Groundwater Group (PGG) for Consulting Services
Public Works Director Jim Kelly recommended that the City contract with PGG to provide
Water Resources Consulting Services and to continue hydrogeological service for well
installation. Councilmember Schuette asked how long he thought the process would take.
Mr. Kelly responded that he believed they would be drilling test holes this fall and would be
drilling by April of next year. Councilmember Josh Roundy moved and Councilmember Jesica
Stickles seconded the motion to authorize staff to proceed with the proposed personnel
requests. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution to Reject all Bids for Innovation Center and Pocket Park Renovation
Project
City Administrator Paul Ellis explained this is the second bidding attempt for this project.
Staff recommends rejecting the bids, since the low bid is over budget that was estimated for
this project. Two bids were received and opened on January 8, 2019. The project was
advertised for bidding December 6, 2018 - January 8, 2019. The bids received were: Tower
Pacific $498-688 and BCN Construction $498,800. The previous bidding cycle was August 9
- August 28, 2018. The bid received was from Bouwer Construction for $583,750 and was
rejected. Mr. Ellis stated that he hoped to provide options to the Council in April. Mayor Pro
Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Sue Weiss seconded the motion to authorize
staff to proceed with the proposed personnel requests. The motion passed unanimously.
Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) Reimbursement to Central Pierce Fire
& Rescue (CPF&R)
Fire Chief Dave Kraski explained GEMT as being defined as: the supplemental payments to
cover the funding gap between a provider's actual costs per GEMT transport and the
allowable amount received from Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) and any other sources
of reimbursement. CPF&R was the lead agency in this effort with seven other departments.
Collectively they incurred costs in the amount of $560,000.00. The reimbursement request
from Arlington of $7,277.68 is based on an equitable and proportionate formula. To date we
have received approximately $180,000.00 in GEMT funds. Councilmember Sue Weiss moved
and Councilmember Mike Hopson seconded the motion to authorize staff to proceed with
the proposed personnel requests. The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
INFORMATION
None.
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ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis thanked the M&0 employees for all their hard work during the
snow storms. He also stated that there have been many positive comments from citizens
regarding how well the City provided services during the snow storms. The councilmembers
concurred. Next step in the process will be to have the street sweeper out cleaning up the
sand. Routes and dates will be posted so citizens can move their cars.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced that there would be a need for an Executive Session
for discussion of pending or potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)] until 7:45 p.m. There
would be no action taken by Council following the Executive Session.
Council recessed at 7:21 p.m. and reconvened at 7:45 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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