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Council Chambers
110 East Third St
March 19, 2018
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Members Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Joshua Roundy,
Sue Weiss, Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle.
Council Members Absent: None.
City Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Jonathan Ventura, Dave Kraski, Jim
Kelly, Sheri Amundson, Kristin Banfield, Joshua Fox, Jason Brisson, Joe Wakefield, Mike
Phillips, Stephanie Ambrose, Kay Schander, Mark Wilde, Mike McQuoid, Phil Knepper, Nich
Sacha, Willy Harper, Theresa Ramey, Drew Shannon, Gregg Haddick, Chris Peterson, Mike
Gilbert, Jason Ewing, Al Chamberlin, Bob Beam, Scott Hillis, Matt Urtz, Tom Jackson, Chris
Dickison, Steve Daggett, Justin Honsowetz, Jason Abrahamson, Adam von Melville, Wayne
Mitchell, Keanan Metcalf, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Family and friends of Joshua Fox, Jason Brisson, and Joe
Wakefield; Don Cook, Dani Crain, Denise Kraski, Tom Cooper, Zach Hanson, and Doug Buell.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the pledge of allegiance
followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Fire Chief Dave Kraski presented Phoenix awards to the following individuals for their life
saving efforts on three separate emergency calls:
Arlington Fire Personnel:
Jason Abrahamson, Bob Beam, Steve Daggett, Gregg Haddick, Andrew Shannon, Al
Chamberlin, Scott Hillis, Chris Dickison, Paul Hunsaker, Adam von Melville, Aaron
Boede, and Phil Knepper.
Good Samaritans and co-workers:
Larry Kappenman, Bob Fairbanks, Kyle McReynolds, Dani Crain, Jerry Larson, and
Meade Gould.
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SWEARING IN
Fire Chief Dave Kraski introduced newly promoted Fire Captain Jason Brisson to Council.
City Attorney Steve Peiffle administered the oath of office and Captain Brisson's wife
Michelle performed the badge pinning.
Fire Chief Dave Kraski introduced Firefighter Joe Wakefield to Council. City Attorney Steve
Peiffle administered the oath of office and Firefighter Wakefield's mom Margo performed
the badge pinning.
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura introduced new Police Officer Joshua Fox to Council. City
Attorney Steve Peiffle administered the oath of office and Officer Fox's wife Cristine
performed the badge pinning.
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 which was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the February 26 and March 12, 2018 Council meetings.
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #93194 through
#93316 dated March 6, 2018 through March 19, 2018 for $405,417.36 and
approval of EFT Payments and Payroll Checks #29273 through #29280 dated
February 1, 2018 through February 28, 2018 for $1,290,740.48.
3. EMS Interfund Loan
4. Ordinance Amending AMC 13.12 for Senior Disabled Rates and Grace Period for
Utility Rates
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Arlington Valley Road - Apparent Low Bid
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the bid tabulation for Arlington Valley Road. Bids
for the project were opened on March 8, 2018. Discussion followed. Councilmember Debora
Nelson moved and Councilmember Sue Weiss seconded the motion to award the Arlington
Valley Road project to Scarcella Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $3,037,852.00 and authorize
the mayor to sign the construction contract, pending final review by the City Attorney. The
motion passed unanimously.
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Amendment to AMC Chapter 13 for Accessory Dwelling Unit Connections
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the proposed ordinance amending AMC Chapter
13.12 to allow a single-family residential connection to also serve an accessory dwelling unit
located on the same property and served by one meter. As a way to assist with Arlington's
growing population and housing needs, the City allows accessory dwelling units to be
constructed on single family residential parcels. Accessory dwelling units are permitted by
the City's Land Use Code (Title 20). The amendments to AMC Chapter 13.12 will allow for
water and sewer service to the accessory dwelling units. Discussion followed.
Councilmember Joshua Roundy moved and Councilmember Mike Hopson seconded the
motion to approve the proposed ordinance amending AMC 13.12.020 and 13.04.180 and
authorize the Mayor to sign the ordinance pending final review by the City Attorney. The
motion passed 6-1.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis distributed additional materials for the 2018 Spring Retreat
and noted the retreat would begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 23, 2018.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31
p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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