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City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
September 17, 2012
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Chris
Raezer, Ken Klein, and Steve Baker
Council Members Absent: Marilyn Oertle
City Staff Present: Mayor Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Fire Chief
Bruce Stedman, Deputy Fire Chief Tom Cooper, Jim Kelly, Monica Schlegel, Rita Shepard, Lynn Bridges,
Cristy Brubaker, Marc Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Maxine Jenft — Volunteer Coordinator, Mike Hopson — Airport Commission,
Hank Graafstra, and Jan Schuette
Mayor Tolbert 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. Chris Raezer 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 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 September 4 and September 10, 2012 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable
EFT Payments and Claims Checks #77580 through #77675 dated September 5, 2012 through
September 17, 2012 in the amount of $1,002,117.92
PUBLIC HEARING
60% Annexation Petition for the Graafstra Annexation
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:02PM and with the use of a power point projection Economic and
Community Development Director Paul Ellis located the property on an area map. He gave a description
of the property and the different property owners. He asked for Council questions and there were none.
Mr. Ellis answered questions from the public. Discussion included having the correct addresses, as well
as changes that would take place regarding zoning.
No action was taken. Council will address this at their October 1, 2012 meeting.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:04PM
NEW BUSINESS
Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Washington State
Council of County and City Employees (WSCCCE) Council 2
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Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield noted the tentative agreement that has been reached and
ratified by Council 2. She gave a brief description of the MOU and asked for Council approval. Ms.
Banfield explained Council 2 as organized public employees representing all City employees. Discussion
followed.
Steve Baker moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Membership of Understanding with the WSCCCE
Council 2. Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed with a majority vote, with Dick Butner casting a
vote in opposition.
Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Interlocal Agreements for Emergency Medical Services with
Fire Protection District 21 (Arlington Rural), District 24 (Darrington). and District 25 (Osoi
Fire Chief Bruce Stedman spoke to the EMS Interlocal Agreements, explaining portions of the
Agreement.
Steve Baker moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreements for Emergency
Medical Services with Fire Protection Districts 21 (Arlington Rural), District 24 (Darrington), and District 25
(Oso). Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Resolution Adopting the City of Arlington Transportation Improvement Plan for 2013-2018
Public Works Director Jim Kelly addressed the reasons for this TIP and gave a background. He then
asked for Council questions, clarifying that these projects are a goal, some of which may not be reached,
must be listed on the 6-year TIP in order to receive any future grant funding. Discussion followed.
Debora Nelson moved to approve the proposed Resolution adopting the 2013-2018 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Plan. Steve Baker seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Allen Johnson had nothing to report
COUNCIL MEMBER and MAYOR REPORTS — OPTIONAL
Debora Nelson, Mayor Tolbert, Ken Klein, and Steve Baker gave brief reports, while Dick Butner, Randy
Tendering, and Chris Raezer had nothing to report at this time.
Steve Baker mention that several members of the Public had asked that recent meeting power point
presentations and information be made available on the City Website.
Attorney Steve Peiffle announced that a Council Retreat is scheduled for Saturday September 29, 2012
8:30AM or 9:OOAM.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would be need for an Executive Session to review collective
bargaining negotiations, grievances, or discussions regarding the interpretation or application of a labor
agreement [RCW 42.30.140(4)]. The Session is scheduled to last approximately 20 minutes with no
action taken before or after the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned into Executive Session at 7:25PM.
At 7:51 PM City Attorney Peiffle announced the need for 5 minutes more.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:54PM, and with no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was immediately adjourned.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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