HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 7-15-19Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
July 15, 2019
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, and
Sue Weiss.
Council Members Absent: Jesica Stickles and Josh Roundy, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Jim Kelly, Jonathan Ventura,
Kristin Banfield, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Don Vanney and family, Steve and Linda Glaze, Holly Sloan -
Buchanan, Isaiah and Lawrence Evans, Michele Blythe, Lindsay Dunn, Kathy Bullene, Michele
Williams, Stephanie Dickson and family, Jamie Coupaud and family.
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
Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Thank you to Isaiah and Lawrence Evans
Holly Sloan -Buchanan introduced brothers Isaiah and Lawrence Evans, who cleaned up a
large area of Macleod Avenue, by removing brush and weeds. Holly provided before and after
photos of their work. The boys received awards from the Mayor and had their photo taken
with her.
Mayor's Volunteer Award - Steve Glaze
Mayor Tolbert introduced Steve Glaze as the July 2019 recipient of the award.
Steve started volunteering at the Arlington branch of Sno-Isle Libraries in June of 2015. He
has given over 173 hours of his time through March 2019.
When Steve arrives to volunteer at the library, he is given a generated list of titles for
customer holds. This list includes items for local patrons, as well as items for patrons
throughout Sno-Isle Libraries' 24 locations. His service ensures that customers receive their
items quickly.
Additionally, he volunteers with the Arlington Friends of the library. They are a group of
volunteers that support the library by providing funds for programming and so much more.
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Steve helps the Friends group by coming in at least once a week to stock the ongoing book
sale. He also provides assistance at the monthly two day book/bake sales at the Arlington
library.
Steve and his wife Linda have lived in Arlington for six years. He enjoys his grandkids,
reading and gardening.
Steve's source of interest in volunteering came from observing his mother volunteer for the
Special Olympics for years.
When Steve first moved to this area he started by volunteering at the local food bank. He
then began volunteering at Cascade Valley Hospital.
Our community is fortunate to have a dedicated volunteer like Steve Glaze.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion to
approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the June 29 Council and Planning Commission Retreat, and July 1 and
July 8, 2019 council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments and Claims Checks #97257 through #97360 dated
July 2, 2019 through July 15, 2019 for $590,015.86; and
Payroll EFT Payments and Checks #29412 through #29422 dated June 1, 2019
through June 30, 2019 for $1,572,202.96.
PUBLIC HEARING
Resolution Declaring Utility Property (Vehicles) as Surplus
Public Works Director Jim Kelly introduced two Public Works vehicles to be declared 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).
7:08:38 Public Hearing was opened.
7:08:46 With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing portion was closed.
7:08:58 Council questions were opened.
7:09:19 Public Hearing was closed.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to approve the resolution declaring utility vehicles as surplus, and authorized the
Mayor to sign the resolution, pending final review by the City Attorney. The motion passed
unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS
Library Board Appointment
Communications Manager Kristin Banfield requested council approve 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.
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to consent to the reappointment of Stephanie Dickson and appointment of Jamie
Coupaud to the Library Board. The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
INFORMATION
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis provided councilmembers with city -owned property updates:
• The old Howell gas station project. Staff is currently working with Carletti Architects
on plans for renovation.
• The property next to the post office on Olympic and Division. Staff is holding for just
the right business to purchase.
• The York property in Smokey Point. Staff has received one bid for demolition to
decommission the well and septic. The house on the property has been abated for
asbestos, and cannot be used.
Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering council questions.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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