HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 12-16-19Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
December 16, 2019
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Sue Weiss, Jesica
Stickles and Joshua Roundy.
Council Members Absent: Jan Schuette, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, James Trefry, Kristin Garcia, Jim Kelly, Marc
Hayes, Dave Kraski, Jonathan Ventura, Dave Ryan, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy
Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Maxine Jenft, Scott Tomkins, Robert Anderson, Bryan Blythe,
Michele Blythe, John Graham, and Lindsay Dunn.
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
John Graham, 9017 180th St SE, Snohomish, Washington 98296. Mr. Graham introduced
himself as the NW Quad Association President, and requested Council consider adopting a
WATV Ordinance to help with tourism, as other cities in the area have done,
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 December 2 and December 9, 2019 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments and Claims Checks #98421 through #98529 dated
December 3, 2019 through December 16, 2019 for $940,136.96; and Payroll EFT
Payments and Checks #29484 through #29490 dated November 1, 2019 through
November 30, 2019 for $1,663,528.43.
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3. Contract with Snohomish County Fire Marshal's Office for Fire Investigation
Services
4. Memorandum of Understanding with Stilly Valley Little League
S. Memorandum of Understanding with Venom Baseball & Softball Club
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Adopt Ordinance Amending the 2019 Budget
Finance Director Kristin Garcia requested Council approve amendments to the 2019 Budget.
Mayor Pro Tern Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Mike Hopson seconded the
motion to approve the ordinance amending the 2019 budget section of the 2019-2020
biennial budget for the City of Arlington, and authorized the Mayor to sign the ordinance.
The motion passed unanimously.
Adopt Ordinance Modifying the 2020 Budget
Finance Director Kristin Garcia requested Council approve modifications to the 2020 Budget.
Mayor Pro Tern Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve amending the 2020 budget section of the 2019-2020 biennial
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passed unanimously.
Salary Schedule for Non -Represented Employees for 2020
Administrative Services Director James Trefry requested Council adopt the revised salary
schedule to include the changes to the Seasonal Maintenance Laborers salary range, and
other changes previously approved in the budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the changes to the Seasonal Maintenance Laborers salary range
reflected in the 2020 Non -Represented Salary schedule. The motion passed unanimously.
Appointments to Airport Commission
City Administrator Paul Ellis spoke on behalf of Airport Director Dave Ryan, and requested
Council appoint Scott Tomkins and Robert Anderson to the Airport Commission.
Mayor Pro Tern Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Mike Hopson seconded the
motion to appoint Scott Tomkins and Robert Anderson to the Airport Commission.
Transportation Improvement Board Grant Agreement for SR-531/40th Avenue
Intersection
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve a Grant agreement for
installation of a signal at 40th Ave and SR-531, and for elimination of center turn
lanes along SR-531 between Smokey Point Blvd and 43rd Ave.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to approve the grant agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board,
pending final approval by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
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Consultant Contract for 204th Street NE Right -of -Way Acquisition
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve a Scope of Work from Universal
Field Services for Right of Way negotiations and work for the 204th / 77th
Roundabout project.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Jesica Stickles seconded the
motion to accept the Universal Field Services scope of work for a fee not to exceed $75,000
for the 204th Roundabout Right of Way services, and authorized the Mayor to sign the
contract, pending final approval by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Grant Funds for Planning Work
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes requested Council approve a
resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $50,000.00 from the
Department of Commerce for planning work related to E2SHB 1923.
Councilmember Mike Hopson moved and Councilmember Sue Weiss seconded the motion
to accept the available grant funding of $50,000.00 from the Department of Commerce, and
authorized the Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
INFORMATION
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis spoke of the calendar distributed to Councilmembers at the
beginning of the meeting by Finance Director Kristin Garcia, which lists expense due dates
and payment dates.
MAYORS REPORT
Mayor Tolbert thanked Directors and staff for everything accomplished over the past year,
and mentioned her favorite projects. Councilmembers named their favorite projects of the
year, as well.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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