HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-7-16Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
November 7, 2016
Council Members Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Jesica Stickles,
and Marilyn Oertle.
Council Members Absent: Sue Weiss (excused).
City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Sheri
Amundson, Jonathan Ventura, Heather Logan, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Douglas Buell.
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
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak.
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. Accounts Payable
Claims Checks #89201 through #89334 in the amount of $1,444,904.13 and
Claims Checks #29071 through #29084 in the amount of $1,461,531.97
2. Minutes of the September 29, 2016 Joint Meeting and October 18 and October 25, 2016 Council
Meetings.
3. Environmental Review for South Airport Business Park
PUBLIC HEARING
With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Assistant Finance Director Sheri Amundson and City
Administrator Paul Ellis introduced the proposed regular property tax levy for 2017, the EMS Levy for
2017, and the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget.
Proposed 2017-2018 Budget
7:08:22 Public Hearing was opened.
7:08:27 No one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing portion was closed.
7:08:28 Council questions were opened.
7:13:18 Public Hearing was closed.
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Proposed Property Tax Levy
7:13:20 Public Hearing was opened.
T 13 24 No one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing portion was closed.
7:13:25 Council questions were opened.
7 1407 Public Hearing was closed.
Proposed EMS Tax Levy
7 1408 Public Hearing was opened.
7 14:14 No one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing portion was closed.
7 14:15 Council questions were opened.
7 14:18 Public Hearing was closed.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Declaring Items as Surplus — Christmas Decorations
City Administrator Paul Ellis spoke regarding a Maintenance and Operations department request adopt a
resolution to surplus electrified holiday decorations (candles).
Mayor Pro Tern Debora Nelson moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the resolution
declaring certain equipment surplus and authorizing the sale or disposal of the items. The motion was
approved by a unanimous vote.
United Way Health and Human Services Grant and Approval of Professional Services Agreement
Assistant City Administrator Heather Logan spoke of a proposed United Way Health and Human Services
Grant to utilize United Way funds to contract for services to develop a list of aid -ready resources in the
community, and a Professional Services Agreement with Julie A. Frauenholtz.
Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the
acceptance of the United Way Health and Human Services Grant and approve the Professional Services
Agreement with Julie A. Frauenholtz, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. The motion was
approved by a unanimous vote.
The Council meeting was recessed at 7:21 p.m. and resumed at 7:32 p.m.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis did not have a report this evening.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS and MAYOR'S REPORT
Mike Hopson, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle gave brief reports, while
Jan Schuette had nothing to report at this time. Mayor Barb Tolbert provided a brief update on the Puget
Sound Regional Council (PSRC) process for identifying Manufacturing Industrial Centers.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney indicated need for an Executive Session regarding discussion of pending or potential
litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)] and to review collective bargaining negotiations, grievances, or
discussions regarding the interpretation or application of a labor agreement [RCW 42.30.140(4)],
estimating to take 25 minutes, and that there would be no action following the Executive Session.
7:43 Council in recess.
8:08 Council reconvened.
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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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