HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 01-12-15Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
January 12, 2015
Councilmembers Present: Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson,
Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering
Staff Present: Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Roxanne Guenzler, Sheri Amundson, Wendy Van Der
Meersche, Chris Young, Maxine Jenft, Monica Schlagel, Terry Quintrall, Jim Kelly, Bruce Stedman, Kris
Wallace, Deana Dean, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Council Members Absent: None
Also Known to be Present: Jacob Kukua, Bob Nelson, Terry Marsh, Kevin Duncan, Kirk Boxleitner, Sue
Weiss, and Sarah Arney
Mayor Barbara Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed.
Chris Raezer moved to approve the agenda; Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a
unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Ordinance rescinding utility rate increases for 2015
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the proposed ordinance with Council indicating there is not a
need for utility increases this year. Council comments followed.
Contract with FCS for detailed financial analysis of the Water and Sewer utilities connection fees
and utility rates
Jim Kelly spoke to the proposal from FCS Group for financial analysis which will evaluate the adequacy
and appropriateness of Arlington's current rate schedules and connection fees. Doing so will ensure that
the City has a connection fee and rate schedule that will provide both a viable financial future for the
water and sewer utilities and a fair fee for our customers.
Business & Towing License Amendments, AMC Title 5
Community & Economic Development Director Chris Young reviewed by PowerPoint the proposed
changes to the business license and towing license ordinances. Chris and Police Commander Terry
Quintrall answered council questions.
AMC Title 16 Changes to the Plumbing Code
Chris Young reviewed the proposed changes to the plumbing code which will provide another option for
developers. Council questions followed.
Creation of Deputy Chief position
Public Safety Director Bruce Stedman reviewed the Deputy Police Chief position and answered council
questions.
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Minutes of the City of Arlinqton City Council Workshop January 12, 2015
Contract with Feldman & Lee for Indigent Defense Services
Communications and Human Resource Director Kristin Banfield reviewed the proposed successor
agreement with Feldman & Lee for public defender services covering the term from January 1, 2015
through December 31, 2016. Discussion followed with Kristin and City Attorney Steve Peiffle answering
council questions.
Professional Service Agreement for Finance Director Search
Kristin Banfield spoke to the proposed professional service agreement with The Prothman Company to
assist the City in the recruitment process of a Finance Director. Discussion followed with Kristin and City
Administrator Paul Ellis answering council questions.
Salary Commission Ordinance
Kristin Banfield spoke to the proposed draft ordinance for a citizen salary review commission. Council
comments followed.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Councilmember Stickles noted that the water treatment plant tour is scheduled for Friday January 30,
2015 at 9:30 a.m.
Executive Session
City Attorney Steve Peiffle spoke to the need for an executive session for approximately 20 minutes to
discuss pending or potential litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
7:56 Council recessed.
8:16 Council reconvened.
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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