HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 7-01-19Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
July 1, 2019
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson,
Sue Weiss, Jesica Stickles and Joshua Roundy.
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Jonathan Ventura, Sarah Lopez, Kristin
Banfield, Chris Dickison, Avery Hufford, Timothy Zachman, Rory Bolter, Alex Donchez,
Lucas Adkins, Peter Barrett, Colin Roberson, Michael Knight, Seth Kinney, Mike Phillips,
Andrea Hill, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Don Vanney, Kathy Vanney, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Linda
Byrnes, Michele Blythe, Lindsay Dunn, Mike and Laura Zachman and family, friends of
Timothy Zachman, and Doug Buell.
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 to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Jan Schuette seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
SWEARING IN
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura introduced Officer Timothy Zachman. Officer Zachman is an
Arlington High School graduate with credits from Everett Community College to graduate.
He graduated from the Spokane Police Academy. His life goal has been to become a police
officer. He has volunteered with the Arlington Police Department, so he knows the
community, likes the police officers, and wants to give back. He was one of the top applicants
for this position, and the youngest officer to be hired in Arlington at 20 years old.
Officer Zachman is the latest police officer to be hired which fully staffs the Arlington Police
Department. City Attorney Steve Peiffle administered his oath of office. Officer Zachman's
mother, Laura, performed his badge pinning.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Not on the agenda, Arlington Rotarian Linda Byrnes presented the Mayor and
councilmembers with a replica of the sign for the new Splash Pad at Haller Park. She spoke
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of the partnership of the City of Arlington, Arlington Rotary, and Stillaguamish Tribe, to
build this wonderful place for kids to play safely during the summer.
Randal Southam of Southam Creative, spoke of the rebrand of the Arlington Marysville
Manufacturing Industrial Center (AMMIC) to Cascade Industrial Center. Discussion
followed with Mr. Southam answering questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion to
approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the June 17 and June 24, 2019 council meetings.
2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments and Claims Checks #97155 through #97256 dated
June 18, 2019 through July 1, 2019 for $218,907.22.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Interlocal Agreement with Marysville Fire District for Battalion Chief Services
Assistant Fire Chief Chris Dickison requested council approval of an 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.
Councilmember Stickles asked City Attorney Steve Peiffle if the motion recorded on the
Council Agenda Bill (CAB) could be reworded to reflect a one-year expiration date. Mr.
Peiffle agreed.
Councilmember Jesica Stickles made a friendly amendment and moved and Councilmember
Sue Weiss seconded the motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Marysville Fire
District for Battalion Chief Services, with an expiration date of July 2020, and authorized
the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement.
After an additional brief discussion, Councilmember Stickles made a friendly amendment to
the previously amended motion.
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Councilmember Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Sue Weiss seconded the motion
to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Marysville Fire District for Battalion Chief
Services, with a review to be held January 1, 2020, and authorized the Mayor to sign the
Interlocal Agreement. The motion passed unanimously.
Street Closure Request
Community Revitalization Manager Sarah Lopez requested Council approve a road closure
for Bovee Acres, on July 6, 2019 from 2:30 to 7:00 p.m. for a neighborhood block party. This
event request was sent to staff through the special event process. Council approval is
required for all new street closures. A brief discussion followed with Ms. Lopez answering
council questions.
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the street closure for Bovee Acres neighborhood block party on July 6,
2019. The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
INFORMATION
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis distributed a memo to Councilmembers regarding information
about discharging fireworks in the City of Arlington. Discussion followed with Mayor Pro
Tem Marilyn Oertle requesting this subject be brought before Council at a July 2019
workshop. Mr. Ellis agreed to prepare information for a July workshop.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36
p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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