HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 07-16-18Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third St
July 16, 2018
Council Members Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Joshua Roundy, Sue Weiss, Jesica
Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle.
Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson.
City Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Jim Kelly, Dave Ryan,
Kris Wallace, Kristin Banfield, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Bea Randall, Phil Lane, Lindsay Dunn.
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 Jan Schuette seconded the
motion to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bea Randall, 427 S. French Avenue, shared the history of the City's acquisition of the
property that the community garden sits upon. She requested that if the property that the
community garden is on is sold, that the proceeds from the sale go to future library needs.
Lindsay Dunn, 735 E. Highland Drive, shared that he has been recently elected as the new
VFW commander. He requested that the Council contact him if any veterans need services.
He expressed concerns of the presence of the noxious weed tansy ragwort in multiple
locations around the city.
Melissa Molthan, 8128 Vista Drive, shared the current rates for those jurisdictions that
have an ambulance utility fee. She believes the city's proposed rate is on the high side and
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that the council should discuss further the CPI adjustment in the rate that is included in the
proposed ordinance.
Mike Rouleau, 709 E. Highland Drive, has reservations about the ambulance utility fee. He
feels we need more police officers and EMS services should be outsourced.
Phil Lane,18016 Greywalls Drive, received the follow up correspondence from the City
regarding the ambulance utility fee. He felt the tone of the letter expressed that the City
does not care about the opinions of the city. He expressed concerns about the City's low
income senior discount program and what can be deducted from income.
Bea Randall, 427 S. French, shared that there are two types of tansy ragwort. The ones
present at the airport are a different type and are not the noxious weed variety.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Sue Weiss seconded the motion
to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the July 2 and July 9, 2018 Council meetings.
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #94238 through
#94348 dated July 3, 2018 through July 16, 2018 for $394,155.53 and approval of
EFT Payments and Payroll Checks #29307 through #29319 dated June 1, 2018
through June 30, 2018 for $1,469,238.76.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Department of Ecology 2 017-2 019 Recycle Grant Agreement
Kris Wallace reviewed the proposed grant from the Department of Ecology for the amount
of $11,972.00, with a $2,993.00 match obligation by the City, in order to continue to fund the
City's refuse and recycling program for fiscal years 2017-2019. The City has been receiving
a Solid Waste Grant (formerly called "CPG") from the Department of Ecology for over 12
years; this grant is used to fund the City's refuse and recycling program. The refuse and
recycling program provides valuable information and outreach to Arlington's citizens,
business, industries, and schools about efficient and cost effective waste management
practices - all of which not only reduce waste tonnage sent to landfills but reduces waste
disposal costs for citizens, business and schools. This current grant provides funding for the
fiscal years 2017-2019 however due to the grants coming out late, Arlington will only use
the funds in 2018-2019. Discussion followed. Councilmember Josh Roundy moved and
Councilmember Mike Hopson seconded the motion to accept the Solid Waste Financial
Assistance Grant offered by the Department of Ecology for fiscal years 2017 to 2019 and
authorize the mayor to sign the grant agreement, pending final review by the City Attorney.
The motion passed unanimously.
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2018 Runway 16/34 Seal Coat Project low bid award
Airport Director Dave Ryan reviewed the bids received for the Runway 16/34 Seal Coat
project, which was budgeted in the 2017-2018 biennial budget. Part of this project is eligible
for FAA Airport Improvement Program grants and part of the project is not. FAA eligible
portions of the bid total $366,872.21 of which 90% will be paid for by the FAA.
Approximately $36,687.21 will be paid by the Airport and approximately $330,184.99 by the
FAA. The ineligible portions total $202,496.70 and will be paid through the Airport's capital
improvement budget. These ineligible portions include areas on the airport that do not
qualify for grant funding. The FAA was able to provide additional "discretionary" funding for
the eligible portion. The winning bidder was CR Contracting LLC out of Portland, Oregon.
Discussion followed. Councilmember Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Jesica Stickles
seconded the motion to award the construction contract to CR Contracting, LLC for the
Arlington Municipal Airport 2018 Seal Coat project, including the additive bid schedules 1
through 3 in the amount of $569,368.91, and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract,
subject to final review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
INFORMATION
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:23
p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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