HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 03-02-15Minutes of the Arlington
1 City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
March 2, 2015
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer,
Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering.
Council Members Absent: None
City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Roxanne Guenzler, Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly,
Chris Young, Marc Hayes, Eric Scott, Wendy Van Der Meersche, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Jacob Kukua, Mike Hopson, Kirk Boxleitner, and Virgil Roehl
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 Chris Raezer moved to approve the amended Agenda, which included the addition of
Union Street Vacation Petition. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous
vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Virgil Roehl, Vice President of Finance, Twin City Foods, spoke to the desire to sell Twin City Foods and
the small piece of their property that allegedly encroaches on city property. He indicated proposed
solutions will be coming to the city for review.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern 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 February 17 and 23, 2015 meeting
2. Accounts Payable: Claim Checks #83902 through #83995, dated February 18, 2015 through
March 2, 2015, in the amount of $351,844.38. Approval of EFT Payments and Payroll Checks
#28321 through #28335 for the period February 1, 2015 through February 28, 2015 for
$1,127, 744.46.
NEW BUSINESS
CERB Grant Agreement
City Engineer Eric Scott spoke to the Authorization to enter into CERB Grant Agreement ($50,000
Arlington Valley Road Design). Discussion followed.
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Debora Nelson moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the proposed CERB Grant
Agreement, and authorized the Mayor to sign the initial offer of financial aid. The motion was passed with
a unanimous vote.
FEMA Grant Application
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to the Resolution authorizing Applicant Agent for FEMA Grant
Application (Prairie Creek Phase 2). Discussion followed.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the Resolution Authorizing
Applicant Agent for FEMA Grant Application, and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The motion was passed
with a unanimous vote.
Union Street Vacation Petition
Permit Center Manager Marc Hayes spoke to the petition to vacate Union Street and request to adopt
resolution. City Attorney Steve Peiffle reviewed information discussed at last week's workshop, and
stated that there would be a relinquishment of utility easement and vacation of a portion of right-of-way.
Chris Raezer moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to adopt the resolution regarding the
vacation of a portion of right of way, and relinquish a utility easement scheduling a Public Hearing for the
proposed action and referring the matter to the Planning Commission for consideration. The motion was
passed with a unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None given.
COUNCILMEMBERS and MAYOR'S REPORTS
Randy Tendering, Jesica Stickles, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Marilyn Oertle, and Jan Schuette gave
brief reports, while Dick Butner had nothing to report at this time.
Mayor Tolbert stated that there will be an event for remembrance of the Oso Slide. Invitations will be
coming. The governor signed a bill today brought forward from Senator Pearson to award Arlington, Oso,
and Darrington the Medal of Valor on March 18. There will be an official notice from the state tomorrow.
She provided information from both a meeting in Everett with almost all of Snohomish County's cities
present, and also the PSRC Executive Board meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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