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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-06-17Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East Third St November 6, 2017 Council Members Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Sue Weiss, Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle. Council Members Absent: None. City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly, James Trefry, Dave Ryan, Dave Kraski, Sheri Amundson, Bryan Terry, Kristin Banfield, Kurt Patterson, Seth Kinney, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle. Also Known to be Present: Senator Kirk Pearson, Dana Brothers, Halley Berry, Cricket, Craig Christianson, Rich Senff, Mike Britt, Sarah Arney, and Doug Buell. Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the pledge of allegiance followed. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Raezer seconded the motion to approve the agenda with the addition of an information item on Airport Security Cameras, which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS Senator Kirk Pearson announced that he will be leaving the Washington State Senate to direct the Washington State USDA Rural Development office in Olympia. He thanked Mayor Tolbert and the City Council for the partnership and support over the last 17 years. PROCLAMATIONS City Clerk Kristin Banfield read the proclamation declaring November 2017 as Palliative Care month in the City of Arlington. She then introduced Dana Brothers who shared a few words about the importance of palliative and hospice care and the resources available. PUBLIC COMMENT Mike Britt, 332 N. Olympic Avenue, Arlington, stated he was opposed to the City's purchase of the Howell property. Lindsay Dunn, 735 E. Highland Drive, Arlington, praised the declaration of November as Hospice and Palliative Care month. He reminded the meeting attendees of the Veterans Day Page 1 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting November 6. 2017 parade on Saturday, November 11 at 11:00 a.m. He also requested that a measure to improve the Arlington Library be placed on the ballot soon. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried: 1. Minutes of the October 7, 2017 Budget Retreat, and October 16 and 23, 2017 Council meetings. 2. Accounts Payable: approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #92115 through #92248 dated October 17, 2017 through November 6, 2017 for $407,413.77. 3. Ordinance Adopting Changes to Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) Chapter 20.40-1 and Chapter 20.08. 4. Authority to accept a grant from the Department of Ecology for stormwater. S. Authority to accept a grant from the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB). PUBLIC HEARING Resolution Declaring Certain Vehicles as Surplus Central Purchasing Coordinator Kurt Patterson reviewed the proposed resolution declaring certain vehicles as surplus and authorizing their disposition at auction. Because one of the vehicles on the surplus list is a Utilities vehicle, a public hearing is required. Mayor Tolbert opened the public hearing at 7:13:03 p.m. No one from the public wished to speak on the matter and the public hearing was closed at 7:13:35 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Sue Weiss seconded the motion to approve the proposed resolution declaring certain vehicles as surplus and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously. 2018 Proposed Property Tax and EMS Levies With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the proposed 2018 property tax and EMS levies. Mayor Tolbert opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. No one from the public wished to speak on the matter and the public hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m. The Council will be requested to approve the proposed 2018 property tax and EMS levies at the November 20, 2017 Council meeting. 2017-2018 Proposed Budget Modifications With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the proposed 2017-2018 budget modifications. Mayor Tolbert opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. Lindsay Dunn, 735 E. Highland Drive, Arlington, inquired about the $250,000 for the railroad crossing on the Centennial Trail. Public Works Director Jim Kelly noted that this is a $250,000 grant from the Washington State Transportation Commission to address the safety issue that has developed at the railroad crossing on the Centennial Trail near 1915t Street NE. Mr. Kelly stated that we have had 20 serious collisions at this location and a realignment of the trail is required to address the issue. Page 2 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington Cif Council Meeting November 6. 2017 No one else from the public wished to speak on the matter and the public hearing was closed at 7:26 p.m. The Council will be requested to approve the proposed 2017-2018 budget modifications at the November 20, 2017 Council meeting. NEW BUSINESS Howell Purchase and Sale Agreement City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the proposed purchase and sale agreement for the Howell property, located at 404 N. Olympic Avenue. Discussion followed. Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Chris Raezer seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the purchase and sale agreement for the Howell property. The motion passed unanimously. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS Update on Airport Security Cameras With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Information Technology Manager Bryan Terry and Airport Director Dave Ryan updated the Council on the installation of security cameras at the Airport. City Administrator Paul Ellis thanked City staff for their creative, cost-effective solutions to allow for the camera installations. City Administrator Paul Ellis reported that the 2016 State Audit was completed this morning. The City received a clean audit. Mayor Tolbert reported that the State Auditor's office was highly complementary to city staff for their professionalism and cooperation during the audit. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Tolbert reminded the Council of the Sno-Isle Libraries Issues that Matter forum on dementia that she will be moderating on Thursday, November 9 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmembers Hopson, Schuette, Nelson, Raezer, Stickles, and Oertle gave brief reports, while Councilmember Weiss had nothing to report this evening. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. T Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 3 of 3