HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 12-02-1911+'iinutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
December 2, 2019
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson,
Sue Weiss, and Jesica Stickles.
Council Members Absent: Joshua Roundy, excused absence.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, James Trefry, Kristin Garcia,
Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Don Vanney, Cristy Brubaker, and Maxine Jenft.
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 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the November 18 and November 25, 2019 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments and Claims Checks #98332 through #98420 dated
November 19, 2019 through December 2, 2019 for $463,493.10.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance to Amend the 2019 Budget
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the proposed 2019 budget amendments. This
item will be brought forward for Council approval at the December 16 Council meeting.
7:06:50 Public Hearing was opened.
7:06:53 With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing portion was closed.
7:07:06 Council questions were opened.
7:07:07 Public Hearing was closed.
Ordinance to Modify the 2020 Budget
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the proposed 2020 budget modifications. This
item will be brought forward for Council approval at the December 16 Council meeting.
7:10:19 Public Hearing was opened.
7:10:26 With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing portion was closed.
7:10:27 Council questions were opened.
7:10:47 Public Hearing was closed.
NEW BUSINESS
Minutes of the November 12, 2019 Council meeting
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the minutes of the November 12,
2019 Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Jan Schuette seconded the
motion to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2019 City Council meeting, as
presented. The motion passed with a 5-1 vote, with Councilmember Sue Weiss voting no.
Murraysmith Design Contract 2020/21 Utility -Pavement plus Smokey Point Blvd
Overlay
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the Scope of Work and Fee
Estimate from consultant Murraysmith for design services to support the 2020-2021 Utility
Improvement & Pavement Preservation and Smokey Point Blvd Overlay projects.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Mike Hopson seconded the
motion to accept the MSA scope of work and fee for the 2020-2021 utility and pavement
preservation project and for the Smokey Point Blvd Overlay project, and authorized the
Mayor to sign the contract, pending final approval by the City Attorney. The motion passed
unanimously.
Island Crossing Roundabout Design Contract with SCJ Alliance
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve a contract with SCJ Alliance for
Island Crossing Roundabout Design for design work on the roundabout for the Island
Crossing intersection near the Pilot Truck stop.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to accept
the SCJ Alliance Scope of Work and Fee, and authorized the Mayor to sign the contract with
SCJ Alliance, pending final approval by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
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At this time, Mayor Tolbert recused herself, and Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Certle continued
as Chair.
2020 Lodging Tax Distribution
Finance Director Kristin Garcia requested Council approve the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee's recommendation for the 2020 funding distributions.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Jan Schuette seconded the
motion to approve the 2020 funding distributions as recommended by the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee. The motion passed with a 5-1vote, with Councilmember Sue Weiss
voting no.
Mayor Tolbert rejoined the meeting and resumed her position as Chair.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
INFORMATION
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis asked Council if they would like December 16 to be the last
meeting of the year because there are no agenda items for the December 23 meeting. Council
decided the last meeting of the year will be Monday, December 16. Council will resume
Monday, January 6, 2020 with a meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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