HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 05-2-11Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
May 2, 2011
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Chris
Raezer, Linda Byrnes, and Steve Baker
Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent.
City Staff Present: Mayor Larson, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Police Chief
Nelson Beazley and Officer Hirotaka, Fire Chief Bruce Steadman and Fire Personnel Davies, Nyblod,
Hillis, Hestikind, Asher, Smith, Abrahamson, Hunsaker, Dickison, Wilburn, Cooper, Beam and Normand,
Jim Kelly, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle - City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Mike Hopson, Barbara Tolbert, Kari Ilonummi and Ken Klein
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Steve Baker moved to approve the Agenda. Scott Solla seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Chief Bruce Stedman & Barb Tolbert - EMS Levy Report & EMS Week
Chief Steadman and Barbara Tolbert talked about efforts regarding the recently passed EMS levy, the
National EMS Week Proclamation, and a personal invitation for the May 15 Public Safety Expo at Fire
House #48. At this time the firefighters present shook hands with all Council members and staff.
Chief Nelson Beazley - National Police Week
Chief Beazley congratulated those for their efforts on the EMS Levy. Chief Beazley then reminded us of
those who give their lives for their community and of the importance of a protective police presence.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kari Ilonummi spoke to the recent increase of drastic geological events and asked how the Country is
prepared in the case of a devastating disaster.
Finance Director Jim Chase noted that this week is National Prayer Week and Thursday is a National Day
of Prayer. He stated that this Saturday there will be a time of prayer at 11:OOPM, which is the beginning
of Saturday's Relay for Life events.
CONSENT AGENDA
Steve Baker moved and Sally Lien seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was
unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the April 18 and 25, 2011 meetings A
2. Accounts Payable
EFT Payments and Claims Checks #73230 through #73394 dated April 19, 2011 through
May 2, 2011, in the amount of $980,154.67, and
EFT Payments and Payroll Checks #27178 through #27209 and Electronic Payments for
the period April 1, 2011 through April 30, 2011 in the amount of $1,219,045.34
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3. Relay for Life "Paint the Town Purple" Proclamation
4. National Police Week Proclamation May 15-21, 2011
5. EMS Week Proclamation May 15-21, 2011
6. National Public Service Week Proclamation May 1-7, 2011
7. Juror Appreciation Week Proclamation, May 1-7, 2011
8. Cemetery Board renewal for Christie Christianson to 4-1-2015
PUBLIC HEARING
There was no Public Hearing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
WWTP Change Order #9
Public Works Director Jim Kelly addressed the Change Order, which he hopes would be the last. He also
presented a summary of the contract changes which amount to less than '/z of 1 % of the cost. Mr. Kelly
then answered a question regarding the overall project funding, as raised at the last Council Workshop
meeting. Discussion and clarification followed.
Dick Butner moved to approve Change Order No. 9 to the IMCO WWTP Upgrade and Expansion
construction contract, pending final review by the City Attorney. Sally Lien seconded the motion that
passed with a unanimous vote.
Authority for Mayor to sign $195K DOE Grant Agreement
Mr. Kelly requested permission for the Mayor to accept $195,000 for the wetland project.
Dick Butner moved to accept the $195,000 from the Stormwater Retrofit and LID Competitive Grant
Program and authorize the Mayor to sign the Grant Agreement, pending final review by the City Attorney.
Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Fire Station 46 Change Orders #1 & 2
Capital Projects Manager Paul Ellis addressed the two requested Change Orders and gave an update on
the construction process and cost.
Sally Lien moved to authorize the Mayor to sign change orders one and two in the amount of $7,581.00
for the Station 46 renovation project. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous
vote.
Janitorial Contract
Mr. Ellis noted that this re -bid would be a cost savings to the City.
Scott Solla moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a Professional Services agreement with SMS Cleaning
to provide janitorial services in City facilities. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a
unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Allen Johnson noted a formal request to allow golf carts within the Gleneagle golf
community. Conditions for that to happen are forthcoming.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Larson stated that it is great to be back at work.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL
Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Linda Byrnes, and Steve Baker gave
brief reports.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle requested a 20 minute Executive Session, with no action to be taken during or
after the meeting and with a 5-minute break beforehand, to review collective bargaining negotiations,
grievances, or discussions regarding the interpretation or application of a labor agreement [RCW
42.30.140(4)] and to discuss pending or potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)].
The Council recessed into Executive Session at 7:57PM.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:23PM, and with no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was immediately adjourned.
Margaret Larson, Mayor
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