HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 07-5-11�. Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
July 5, 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, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Fire Personnel
Koontz, Kraski, and Abrahams, Jim Kelly, Cristy Brubaker, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City
Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Neil Knutson, Craig Christiansen, and Sarah Arney — North
County Outlook
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. Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed with
a unanimous vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak to matters not on the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Steve Baker 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 June 20 & 27, 2011 meetings
2. Accounts Payable, Approval of:
EFT Payments and Claims Checks #73905 through #74027 dated June 21, 2011
through June 30, 2011 in the amount of $715,613.50 and
EFT Payments and Payroll Checks #27254 through #27279 for the period of June 1,
2011 through June 30, 2011 for $1,182,567.11
3. Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 3728
PUBLIC HEARING
There was no Public Hearing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting July 5, 2011
NEW BUSINESS
2011 AC Water Main Replacement Bid Award
Public Works Director Jim Kelly gave a location of the Main Replacement and noted the contract
award for Welch Brothers Construction, LLC. There were no comments or questions.
Dick Butner moved to award the 2011 AC Water Main Replacement Project construction
contract to Welch Brothers Construction, LLC, and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract,
pending final approval by the City Attorney. Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed with
a unanimous vote.
Collection on Unpaid (Delinquent) Billings
Finance Director Jim Chase asked for questions regarding the Delinquent Billings he had
discussed at a previous meeting. There were discussions and Mr. Chase answered Council
questions.
Steve Baker moved to authorize the Mayor (or designee: Finance Director) to enter into a
contract with a Collection Agency to pursue collection of delinquent amounts owing to the City.
Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
_Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Jump Suits Contained Within the Ratification of
Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 3728
This is a Memorandum of Agreement regarding Jump Suits which was not included in the
Consent Agenda item Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 3728 in
the Police Officers' Agreement. Attorney Steve Peiffle stated that this is an additional one page
Memorandum of Agreement regarding the wearing of jump suits, and it is an additional
document needing to be approved separately.
Sally Lien moved to adopt this Agreement by and between the City of Arlington, Washington
and the Arlington Police Officers and add it to the collective bargaining agreement. Scott Solla
seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
INFORMATION
Mr. Johnson briefly addressed the 2011 budget and noted that good strides had been made
toward decreasing the budget total.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Larson reported on meetings she had recently attended. Mr. Johnson briefly spoke to
the Project Pegasus a newly appointed committee headed up by Mr. Washburn.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL
Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Linda Byrnes, and Steve
Baker gave brief reports.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle noted that there would be no need for an Executive Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:32PM,
Margaret Larson
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