HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 7-08-19Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
July 8, 2019
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Josh Roundy,
Jesica Stickles and Sue Weiss.
Council Members Absent: Jan Schuette, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, James Trefry, Kristin Banfield, Sheri
Amundson, Jim Kelly, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Don Vanney and family, Michele Blythe, Lindsay Dunn, Avery
Hufford, and Holly Sloan -Buchanan.
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
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Resolution Declaring Utility Property (Vehicles) as Surplus
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke of a resolution declaring a water utility vehicle and a
wastewater utility vehicle as surplus.
State law requires that a public hearing be held prior to the surplus of "land, property, or
equipment originally acquired for public utility purposes" (RCW 35.94.040). At the July 15,
2019 Council meeting a public hearing will be held to solicit public discussion and input
regarding the proposed action of declaring the vehicles as surplus. Discussion followed with
Mr. Kelly answering council questions.
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Citizen Salary Review Commission Final Decision
Administrative Services Director James Trefry spoke of the decision of the Citizen Salary
Commission.
The City of Arlington's Citizen Salary Review Commission has completed its work for 2019
and filed its compensation decision with the Arlington City Clerk. The notice specifies
changes to the Mayor and Council salaries and per diem reimbursements on July 1, 2019,
January 1, 2020, and January 1, 2021. The Commission will meet again in 2021.
The Arlington City Council established the Citizen Salary Review Commission in January
2015 to set the salaries and per diem reimbursements for the city's elected officials. Since its
formation, the Commission has focused its work on basing salaries and per diem
reimbursement of elected officials on realistic standards so that elected officials of the city
may be paid according to the duties of their offices, and so that citizens of the highest quality
may be attracted to public service. No action of the City Council is required. By code, the
decision of the Citizen Salary Review Commission is final and binding. Discussion followed
with Mr. Trefry answering council questions.
Library Board Appointment
Communications Manager Kristin Banfield spoke of recent interviews held by the Library
Board interview panel. Three candidates were interviewed for the two open positions on the
Library Board. After discussion of the candidates' experience and qualifications, the panel is
recommending the reappointment of Stephanie Dickson to the Library Board with a term
expiration of April 1, 2024 and the appointment of Jamie Coupaud to the seat vacated by
Jerrie Inman, with a term expiration of April 1, 2020. Discussion followed with Ms. Banfield
answering council questions.
Miscellaneous Council Items
None.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Tolbert spoke of the exceptional work done by Councilmembers Debora Nelson and
Jan Schuette regarding their participation in transportation issues at Snohomish County
Committee for Improved Transportation (SCCIT) and Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC).
Their efforts at SCCIT and PSRC have led to the expansion of a critical study outlining
improvements to I-5 that now extends to Exit 208 in Arlington.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Mike Hopson, and Jesica Stickles provided
brief updates, while Councilmembers Josh Roundy and Sue Weiss had nothing to report this
evening.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
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REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
There will be one item for public hearing and one item for new business. There will be no
consent agenda items for next week's council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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