HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-21-11Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
November 21, 2011
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Marilyn Oertle, Chris
Raezer, Debora Nelson, and Steve Baker
Council Members Absent: Linda Byrnes (excused)
City Staff Present: Mayor Larson, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Police
Chief Nelson Beazley, Police Staff: Mike Keating, Lisa Teter, Jason Rhodes, Peter Barrett and
Rory Bolter; Fire Chief Bruce Stedman, Fire Staff: Phil Knepper, Brian Price, Justin Honsowetz,
Wayne Mitchell, James Bradfield, Jason Brisson, Dan Hargroves, Doug Schmidt, Tom Cooper,
Justin Pickens, and Scott Hillis; Jim Kelly, David Kuhl, Bryan Terry, Linda Taylor, Eric Scott, Bill
Blake, Cristy Brubaker, Monica Schlagel, Lynne Bridges, Elizabeth Chamberlin, Jan Bauer, and
Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Barbara Tolbert, Debora Nelson, Bob Nelson, Terry Marsh, Walt
Riebe, Bill Best, Mike Hopson, Randy Tendering, Sarah Arney — North County Outlook, 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. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which passed
with a unanimous vote.
SWEARING IN
At this time Attorney Steve Peiffle swore in our new Council member Debora Nelson, who then
took her seat on the Council.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Eagle Scout Kennedy Englert - Recognition for Installation of 24 Fire Rings and 2 Picnic
Tables at Country Charm Park & Conservation Area.
Natural Resources Manager Bill Blake introduced Eagle Scout Kennedy Englert. With the use
of a power point presentation he showed pictures of the campfire rings installation process.
Scout Englert then shook the hands of the Council and introduced his mother. Information was
given by his Scout Master regarding the Eagle Scout status, stating that most Scouts that reach
Eagle Scout do so around the age of 17; Kennedy attained his before his 15th birthday.
Cornerstone Award — Donnelson Building
With the use of an overhead projection Special Projects Manager Paul Ellis reviewed the
Donnelson Building restoration process. Jim and Carla Donnelson were then presented the
Cornerstone Award by Mayor Larson.
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Presentation by Christine Betchley, Stillaquamish River Clean Water District Board
Christine Betchley introduced John Connelly, both from the Stillaguamish River Clean Water
District Board, and they presented the City of Arlington a certificate of appreciate for the
outstanding contributions to the enhancement and protection of water resources in the
Stillaguamish Watershed. Ms. Betchley then listed some of the successful projects in which the
City has been involved, and they presented the City this award.
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 Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda
which was unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the November 7, 14, and 16, 2011 meetings
2. Accounts Payable
Electronic Payments and Claims Checks #75115 through #75245 dated November 8,
2011 through November 21, 2011 in the amount of $1,460.947.14
3. Waste Management Northwest Contract Amendment #2
PUBLIC HEARING
It was announced that the Public Hearing on the 2012 Budget will be continued to Monday,
December 5, 2011 at 7pm. The Public Hearing has been re -noticed in the newspapers.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
Shoreline Management Plan
City Attorney Steve Peiffle asked that this item be pulled from the agenda for a format change to
the adopting ordinance. He then asked for Council concerns, and there were none.
FEMA Flood Plain Regulations Adoption
City Attorney Peiffle asked that this be pulled, as well, for a rewrite of the adopting ordinance.
There were no objections.
Legion Park Restroom Bids
Paul Ellis noted the bids for the Legion Park Restrooms. This project is funded entirely with
grant money. He noted that Lone B. Construction has been selected to do the building
construction only.
Marilyn Oertle moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Lone B. Construction for the
Legion Park Restroom Project. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous
vote. Mr. Ellis noted that most of the utilities are already in place.
Lease Agreement with the Arlington Food Bank
Paul Ellis reviewed the history of the requested Food Bank lease agreement. Steve Baker
voiced his concern that this has not been seen by the Council before this time. Mr. Ellis then
answered Council questions, and discussion followed.
Steve Baker made a motion to move the Lease Agreement with the Arlington Food Bank to a
future workshop. Dick Butner seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
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EMS Contracts for Fire Districts #21, #24, & #25
Fire Chief Bruce Stedman asked for Contract Renewal approval.
Sally Lien moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreements with Districts #21, #24, & #25
for EMS Services. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Resolution Adopting Property Taxes for 2012
Finance Director Jim Chase spoke to the requested 2012 Property Tax Levies. He then
answered Council questions.
Steve Baker moved to adopt the proposed Resolution setting the property tax levies for 2012.
Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2012 Budget
With the use of a power point presentation and the hard copy distributed at this time to those in
attendance, City Administrator Allen Johnson continued last week's examination of the 2012
Budget. He asked that a final Budget direction be obtained at next week's workshop. Mr.
Johnson reviewed the Budget, as revised by last week's Council suggestions, and asked that
the Council consider the 1/10 of 1% sales tax increase that would go toward Public Safety.
Discussion followed where Mr. Johnson answered Council questions.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Margaret gave a report on meetings and events she had recently attended.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL
Debora Nelson gave a brief report, while Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Marilyn Chris and Steve had
nothing to report at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would not be need for an Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50PM.
Margaret Larson, Mayor
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