HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 04-03-17Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third St
April 3, 2017
Council Members Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Sue Weiss,
Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle.
Council Members Absent:
City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Heather Logan, Kristin Banfield, Kristin
Garcia, Dan Cone, Jim Kelly, David Ryan, Bruce Stedman, Craig Monson, John "Willy" Harper,
Steve Daggett, Greg Koontz, Scott Hillis, Matt Urtz, Justin Honsowetz, Bob Beam, Jordan Misocky,
Zach Hanson, Paul Lizarraga, Sam Johnston, Sean Halpin and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Tabitha Monson, Michelle Harper, State Representative John Koster,
Vicki Koster, Tim Harper, Toby Hyde
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and the pledge of allegiance followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Debora Nelson moved to approve the agenda. Councilmember Raezer seconded
the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
SWEARING IN
Fire Chief Bruce Stedman introduced new Firefighter / EMTs Craig Monson and John "Willy"
Harper to the Council. City Attorney Steve Peiffle administered the oath of office. Firefighter
Monson's badge was pinned on by his wife Tabitha. Firefighter Harper's badge was pinned on by
his wife, Michelle.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak.
Page 1 of 3
Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting April 3, 2017
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson, with the movement of Consent Agenda Item #3, Reappointments
to Airport Commission, to Item #1 under New Business, moved and Councilmember Chris Raezer
seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried to approve
the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the March 20 and 27, 2017 Council meetings, with the correction on page 3 of
the minutes of March 20, 2017 to change the initial named city where the ABC finals
would be held to Kirkland instead of Bellevue.
2. Accounts Payable, EFT Payments and Claims Checks #90432 through #90538 in the
amount of $258,888.35
3. Apparent low bid for Lift Station #2
4. Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Park Funding
5. Right of Way dedication for 182"d St NE
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
Reappointments to Airport Commission
Airport Director Dave Ryan reviewed the selection process for the Airport Commission and
requested the reappointment of Austin DeFreece and Ruth Gonzales to the Commission.
Councilmember Chris Raezer moved and Councilmember Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to
approve the reappointment of Austin DeFreece and Ruth Gonzales to the Airport Commission.
The motion passed unanimously. Mr. DeFreece was recognized for his service by the Council.
Ordinance to Eliminate Traffic Violations Bureau
Deputy Police Chief Dan Cone reviewed the proposed ordinance that would eliminate the Traffic
Violations Bureau as a method for paying traffic tickets. Eliminating the violations bureau will
send all notices of infractions directly to the Marysville Municipal Court for payment and
processing. Councilmember Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded
the motion to approve the ordinance to repeal AMC Chapter 2.28 eliminating the Arlington
Violations Bureau and authorize the mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously.
Inter -fund loan from Growth Fund to EMS Fund
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the requested a second inter -fund loan from the
Growth Fund to the EMS Fund. Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember
Chris Raezer seconded the motion to authorize the Finance Director to take a second inter -fund
loan from the Growth Fund to the EMS Fund for $143,598. The motion passed unanimously.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis reminded the Council that the spring Council retreat will be held this
weekend, April 8 and 9.
Page 2 of 3
Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting April 3, 2017
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Hopson, Schuette, Nelson, Weiss, and Stickles gave brief reports, while
Councilmembers Raezer and Oertle had nothing to report at this time.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert reported that the top two things she has been asked about in the last two weeks
is the finals for the America's Best Communities competition and the Arlington -Marysville
Manufacturing Industrial Center.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would be no need for an Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
3 of 3