HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 2-25-19Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
February 25, 2019
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Joshua Roundy
and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: Jessica Stickles, Sue Weiss.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Dan Cone,
Kristin Garcia, James Trefry, Jay Downing, Dave Kraski, and Erin Keator.
Also Known to be Present: Sarah Arney and Avery Hufford.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Jan Schuette seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
WORKSBOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Resolution to surplus administration staff vehicle
City Administrator Paul Ellis explained the City currently has a vehicle that is beyond its
useful life and needs to be declared as surplus in order to be properly auctioned off. Approval
of this item is prerequisite to the purchase of its replacement. Discussion followed with
Mr. Ellis answering questions.
Replacement of Administration staff vehicle
City Administrator Paul Ellis asked the Council to consider a request to purchase a staff
vehicle for the Administration Department. This vehicle will replace both the 1997 Ford van
and the 2001 Chevy Impala. The current van is used for transporting event supplies and
equipment. The van is in need of repairs and the Impala is being surplussed. The van will
be surplussed only if purchase of a new vehicle is approved. The proposed Dodge Grand
Caravan could be used for events and as a staff car. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis
answering questions.
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Modification to salary schedule for non -represented seasonal employees for 2019
Maintenance and Operations Manager Jay Downing explained that Maintenance and
Operations and Human Resources are requesting a revision to the pay rate for Seasonal
Maintenance Laborers. The proposed change increases the top step wage to $16.00 per hour
from the current $15.00 per hour. This change is requested based on updated market
information gathered from seasonal postings from other surrounding jurisdictions that have
posted since adoption of the 2019 Non -Represented Salary Schedule. There is no requested
change to the budget allocation to the Maintenance and Operations seasonal maintenance
labor pool - hours will be controlled to stay within the adopted budget for 2019. Discussion
followed with Mr. Downing and Administrative Services Director James Trefry answering
questions.
Replacement of fire administration vehicle
Fire Chief Dave Kraski explained that in 2018 Fire & EMS was scheduled and budgeted to
replace the 2006 Ford Expedition (#AFD-10). This purchase was delayed because of the
vacancy in administration. With the appointment of the Deputy Chief / Medical Services
Administrator, the Fire Department is ready to move forward with the purchase. Chief
Kraski is asking Council to move the purchase to the 2019 budget. Discussion followed with
Chief Kraski answering questions.
January 2019 Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the January 2019 Financial Report.
Darrington EMS Update
Fire Chief Dave Kraski provided to the Council an update on the Interlocal Agreement (ILA)
with Darrington Fire District #24 (FD #24). He explained that FD #24 has partnered with
Aero-Skagit a non-profit ALS provider based in Concrete to provide service to the portions
of Darrington and FD #24 for which they are in closer proximity than the City of Arlington.
Chief Kraski believes this will result in a 50 to 60% decrease in demand for Arlington EMS
units. This, along with some internal training and response changes, will allow Darrington
to continue to compensate the City of Arlington the historic rate of 70% of their EMS levy in
2019 and be at or near cost neutral. For service in 2020 and beyond, Darrington is working
with Aero-Skagit to base a unit in Darrington which will be a major service level
improvement. Discussion followed with Chief Kraski answering questions.
Miscellaneous Council Items
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sarah Arney took a moment to say good bye to Council as she will be gone for three months
to Southeast Asia. She stated that even though she will be gone for a while she hopes the
Council will continue to promote art within the city.
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James Trefry told the Council that the City of Arlington qualifies for the Well City Award.
�OUNCII.MEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Nelson, Oertle, Hopson and Schuette provided brief updates, while
Councilmember Roundy had nothing to report this evening.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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