HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 06-20-16Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
June 20, 2016
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 Banfield, Kristin Garcia, Jim Kelly, Kris
Wallace, Jonathan Ventura, Maxine Jenft, Monica Schlagel, Linda Taylor, Bruce Stedman, Tom Cooper,
Dave Ryan, Gregg Haddick, Bob Beam, Craig Monson, Jacob Kelly, Sean Halpin, Jason Nyblod, Sam
Johnston, Wendy Van Der Meersche, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Kris McDuffy, Kirk Boxleitner, Craig Christianson, Terry Marsh, Jan Bauer,
Kevin Duncan, and Curt Hecla.
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; Chris Raezer seconded the motion which
passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Tolbert introduced Richard Logg, who distributed materials and spoke about Alateen services
available to teens in the area whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking.
Mayor Tolbert presented Arlington School District Superintendent Dr. Kris McDuffy with a plaque and
thanked her for her service to the community, and wished her success in her new position as
superintendent with Edmonds School District.
SWEARING IN
Fire Chief Bruce Stedman introduced new Paramedic Gregg Haddick who was sworn in by City Attorney
Steve Peiffle. Gregg's badge was pinned by his wife, Elli.
PROCLAMATIONS
None
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PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak to matters not on the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
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 June 6 and June 13, 2016 council meetings.
2. Accounts Payable
Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #88629 through #88733 dated June 7, 2016
through June 20, 2016 in the amount of $324,226.37.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
Proposed Assistant City Administrator Position
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested council approve the position of Assistant City Administrator
position. Discussion followed with Paul answering council questions.
Debora Nelson moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the Assistant City Administrator
position and include it in the City's salary schedule. The motion was approved, with Councilmember Mike
Hopson voting no.
Interlocal Agreement with Arlington School District for the Advanced Manufacturing Training
Education Center
Paul Ellis requested that council approve the interlocal agreement with Arlington School District for the
AMTEC North program to be located at in a temporary location at Weston High School. Brief discussion
followed.
Debora Nelson moved and Mike Hopson seconded the motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement with
Arlington Public School District for Advanced Manufacturing Training Education Center (AMTEC North)
and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Reappointments to Library & Cemetery Boards
Communications Manager & City Clerk Kristin Banfield requested council confirm the reappointments of
Dawn Boyden to the Library Board and Skip Smith and Maxine Jenft to the Cemetery Board.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Sue Weiss seconded the motion to confirm the reappointment of Dawn Boyden
to the Library Board and Skip Smith and Maxine Jenft to the Cemetery Board. The motion was approved
by a unanimous vote.
Cemetery Package Pricinq
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested council approve the resolution reflecting all cemetery pricing.
Sue Weiss moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the resolution reflecting all
cemetery pricing, including the proposed packages, and authorized the Mayor to sign the resolution. The
motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
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Mayor Tolbert recused herself from the next agenda item. Mayor Pro Tern Debora Nelson called the next
item of business.
Ordinance Adopting a Mutual Benefit Agreement Process to the City's Airport Regulations
Paul Ellis and City Attorney Steve Peiffle spoke regarding the proposed ordinance regarding the City's
airport regulations to align the process for special events at the airport. Discussion followed.
Debora Nelson moved and Sue Weiss seconded the motion to approve draft ordinance version #2,
adopting a mutual benefit agreement process to allow the City Council to waive land use fees in limited
circumstances. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mayor Tolbert resumed the meeting.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jesica Stickles, Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson, Jan Schuette, and Mike Hopson gave brief reports, while
Marilyn Oertle and Sue Weiss had nothing to report at this time.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert spoke about a Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) meeting she attended where policy
changes for manufacturers was discussed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would not be a need for an Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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