HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 6-24-19Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
June 24, 2019
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Josh Roundy,
Jan Schuette, Jessica Stickles and Sue Weiss.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, James Trefry, Kristin Garcia, Dave Kraski, Chris
Dickison, Kay Schander, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Don Vanney and family, J.P. Peck, Avery Hufford, Mike Evans,
and Lindsay Dunn.
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
Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Interlocal Agreement with Marysville Fire District for Battalion Chief Services
Fire Chief Dave Kraski spoke of a proposed interlocal agreement with Marysville Fire
District. For years, the Marysville Fire District has provided Battalion Chief services on major
incidents to the City of Arlington without a formal agreement or compensation. These
services occur less than 20 hours per year. This agreement will formalize the arrangement
for both agencies, and was budgeted in the 2019 / 2020 budget. This was presented as one
of the Fire Departments five-year operational goals at the spring 2018 council retreat.
Historically, this has been an informal agreement provided through the Snohomish County
Mutual Aid agreement however, Arlington cannot provide a "like" service. Discussion
followed with Chief Kraski answering council questions.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop June 24.2019
May 2019 Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the May 2019 financial report and answered
council questions.
Ms. Garcia announced that the state auditors will be onsite July 15. The auditors will be
emailing invitations to councilmembers for the upcoming audit entrance conference.
Miscellaneous Council Items
None.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis distributed a letter from a citizen regarding their desire for a
fireworks ban. Mr. Ellis also distributed 2019 Information Regarding Fireworks or
Restricted Sales or Use, from Washington State Patrol. Lengthy discussion followed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Don Vanney, 425 S. Olympic Avenue, suggested that to save money, a flier be included in
utility bills with a self-addressed stamped envelope, requesting public opinion about a City
fireworks ban.
J.P. Peck stated that political signs must be removed seven days after an election, but the law
is stricter regarding other signage.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, and Jesica Stickles provided brief updates,
while Councilmembers Josh Roundy, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, and Sue Weiss 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 7:46 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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