HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 03-07-16Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
March 7, 2016
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: 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, Bruce Stedman, Jim Kelly, Kurt
Patterson, Sheri Amundson, Tom Cooper, Kris Wallace, Jonathan Ventura, Bob Beam, Tom Jackson,
Dave Kraski, Justin Honsowetz, Scott Hillis, Keegan Tachell, Greg Koontz, Jason Ewing, Chris Dickison,
Deana Dean, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Jonna Dickison, Maxine Jenft, Bob Nelson, Kirk Boxleitner, Sarah Arney,
Tracey Goddard, and Rob Jones
Mayor Barbara 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. Chris Raezer seconded the motion which
passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Tracey Goddard spoke to Council regarding the 2/20/16 article in the Arlington Times and crime in the
Smokey Point area.
Rob Jones spoke regarding crime in Arlington.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Debora Nelson moved and 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 February 16 and February 22, 2016 Council Meetings
2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments & Claims Checks #86552 through #86662 dated February 17,
2016 through March 7, 2016 in the amount of $359,398.50. EFT Payments & Payroll Checks
#28584 through #28601 dated February 1, 2016 through February 29, 2016 in the amount of
$1,246,074.87.
3. Authority to Bid Haller Park Project
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting March 7, 2016
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
Fire and EMS Sustainability Project Presentation
Public Safety Director Bruce Stedman reviewed by PowerPoint some highlights from the Fire and EMS
Sustainability Project Study. An in-depth review including a presentation by the consultant will be made
at the Council Retreat on Saturday March 12, 2016. Brief discussion followed.
Authorize Biennial Budgets - Adopt Ordinance
Kristin Garcia requested council adopt the proposed ordinance authorizing the biennial budget. Council
questions followed.
Debora Nelson moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2016-XXX
establishing a biennial budget process, and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion was approved by
a unanimous vote.
Award Fire Loose Equipment Bids
Central Purchasing Coordinator Kurt Patterson requested council award the purchase of fire truck loose
equipment items from the bid tabulation that resulted from a bid opening held on March 2, 2016. Brief
discussion followed.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Sue Weiss seconded the motion to approve the purchase of fire truck loose
equipment in the amount of $117,504.12, as awarded from the bid tabulation produced from the March 2,
2016 bid opening. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis reminded Council of the Retreat for EMS on Saturday March 12, 2016.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert thanked the visitors present and spoke regarding crime in the Smokey Point area.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Sue Weiss, Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn
Oertle had brief reports.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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