HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 06-06-16Minutes of the Arlington
4 City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
June 6, 2016
Council Members Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Chris Raezer, Sue Weiss, Jesica Stickles, and
Marilyn Oertle
Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson (excused)
City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, Kris
Wallace, Terry Quintrall, Jonathan Ventura, Bruce Stedman, Kyle Strand, Peter Barrett, Seth Kinney, Tim
Mensonides, Lorene Parker, Karen Composano, Stephanie Shook, Maxine Jenft, Mike Sargent, Wendy
Van Der Meersche, Dan Cone, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Kirk Boxleitner, Sarah Arney, Mike Britt, Susan Stedman, Lianne Strand,
Danielle Barrett, Stacie Ventura, Mikayla Ventura, Thomas Ventura, Sgt. David Johnson, Chief Dan
Templemann, Jennifer Smith, Vikki McMurray.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Chris Raezer moved to approve the Agenda. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Tolbert introduced Jennifer Smith, who led a group of business and community volunteers that
cleaned up the Smokey Point area Saturday, May 14'h. Key organizers were presented with certificates of
appreciation.
Mayor Tolbert then introduced Vikki McMurray, who led a group of volunteers to clean up graffiti in the
area. Those participants were presented with certificates of appreciation, as well.
SWEARING IN
Deputy Police Chief Jonathan Ventura introduced new police officer Kyle Strand. Kyle was sworn in by
City Attorney Steve Peiffle. Kyle's badge was pinned by his wife, Lianne.
Jonathan Ventura then introduced Peter Barrett in his new position as police sergeant. Fire Chief Bruce
Stedman also spoke. Peter was sworn in by City Attorney Steve Peiffle. Peter's badge was pinned by
his wife, Danielle.
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Jonathan Ventura then introduced Terry Quintrall, who is retiring from commissioned law enforcement
with the Arlington Police Department after almost 24 years of service. Terry will continue to share his
expertise with the City as he has started a civilian position with the department as Police Service
Manager. Jonathan presented Terry with a retired commander badge from the highest rank he held in the
department.
PROCLAMATIONS
Councilmember Jan Schuette read the proclamation declaring June 2016 as General Aviation Month in
the City of Arlington.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak.
CONSENT AGENDA
Chris Raezer moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was
unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the May 16 and May 23, 2016 council meetings
2. Bank of America
Accounts Payable: EFT Payments and Claim Check #87283 dated May 17, 2016 through June 6,
2016 for $291,569.93. EFT Payments and Payroll Checks #28644 through #28670 dated May 1,
2016 through May 31, 2016 for $1,287,447.09.
Opus Bank
Accounts Payable: EFT Payments and Claim Checks #88500 through #88628 dated May 17,
2016 through June 6, 2016 for $422,647.30.
3. Bid Awards for 2016 Striping and Thermoplastics
4. Master Service Agreement for O'Neill Service Group for Development Reviews
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
Employment Agreement for Police Chief
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested council approve the employment agreement with Jonathan
Ventura to serve as police chief in accordance with AMC 2.32.030. Discussion followed with Paul
answering council questions.
Chris Raezer moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the employment agreement for
Jonathan Ventura to serve as Police Chief. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
SWEARING IN
Mayor Tolbert requested that Jonathan Ventura be sworn in after the motion instead of waiting until the
end of New Business. He was sworn in as police chief by City Attorney Steve Peiffle. Jonathan's badge
was pinned by his wife, Stacie.
Mayor Tolbert then recognized Bruce Stedman for his service as Public Safety Director and thanked him,
presenting him with a shadow box with police and fire memorabilia.
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Award of Contract for Comprehensive Salary Survey
Paul Ellis spoke requested that council approve a contract for comprehensive salary survey to McGrath
Human Resources Group. Brief discussion followed.
Chris Raezer moved and Sue Weiss seconded the motion to approve the contract with McGrath Human
Resources Group and authorized the Mayor to sign the contract. The motion was approved by a
unanimous vote.
Acceptance of FAA Grant Award for Design of Taxiway Charlie Lighting
Airport Operations Coordinator Tim Mensonides requested that council approve a grant acceptance for
the Taxiway Charlie Lighting Project.
Chris Raezer moved and Jan Schuette seconded the motion to approve:
1. The FAA Grant Offer and authorized the Mayor to sign it, subject to final review by the City Attorney.
2. If the Airport is awarded a WSDOT Grant offer for the Taxiway Charlie project, authorized the
Mayor and City Staff to sign them and any other documentation pertaining to the grants, subject
to final review by the City Attorney.
3. A contract with WHPacific for design engineering and bidding services for the Taxiway Charlie Lighting
Project for an amount not to exceed $126,229, and authorized the Mayor to sign the contract and any
other documentation pertaining to the project, subject to final review by the City Attorney.
All three items were approved by a unanimous vote.
Bid Award for 2016 Water Improvement Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested that council award the 2016 Water Improvement Project to
Reece Construction.
Mike Hopson moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to award the 2016 Water Improvement
Project to Reece Construction and authorized the Mayor to sign the Construction Contract, pending
review by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Bid Award for 2016 Pavement Preservation Project
Eric Scott stated that the 2016 Pavement Preservation Project was recently advertised for construction,
and bids were opened on Tuesday, May 24. He requested that council award the 2016 Pavement
Preservation Project to apparent low bidder, Cemex.
Mike Hopson moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to award the 2016 Pavement Preservation
Project to Cemex and authorize the Mayor to sign the Construction Contract, pending review by the City
Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Contract with Brown/Caldwell for development of New Water Source (water well)
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested that council approve the contract with Brown & Caldwell's
scope of work and fee for development of a new water source. Brief discussion followed.
Mike Hopson moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the Brown & Caldwell scope of
work and fee of $250,000 for development of a New Water Source and authorize the Mayor to sign the
contract, pending review by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
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Addendum No.1 to Construction Inspection Contract with Perteet
Jim Kelly requested that council accept Supplement No. 1 to the Perteet, Inc. contract for additional 2016
on -call construction inspection services. Brief discussion followed.
Mike Hopson moved and Sue Weiss seconded the motion to accept Supplement No. 1 to the Perteet, Inc.
Contract for additional 2016 On -Call Construction Inspection Services and authorize the mayor to sign the
supplement, pending final approval by the City Attorney.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
Paul Ellis spoke about staff participating in Cascadia Rising, an earthquake simulation, taking place
Wednesday, June 8, from 9 am to 1 pm, where the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be set up in
Council Chambers.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Marilyn Oertle, Jesica Stickles, Sue Weiss, Jan Schuette, and Mike Hopson gave brief reports, while
Chris Raezer had nothing to report at this time.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert spoke briefly about the Snohomish County Public Safety and Human Services Alliance
meeting she attended last Friday.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would be not be a need for an Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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