HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 02-19-13DRAFT
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
February 19, 2013
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn
Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, and Steve Baker
Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent.
City Staff Present: Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Fire Chief Bruce Stedman, Jim Kelly,
Paul Ellis, Bill Blake, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Jan Schuette, Mike Hopson — Airport Commission, Linda Byrnes — Arlington
Rotary President, Kirk Boxleitner — Arlington Times
In the absence of Mayor Tolbert, Mayor Pro Tern Marilyn Oertle called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM,
and the pledge of allegiance to the flag followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Chris Raezer moved to approve the Agenda. Ken Klein seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
PROCLAMATIONS
Rotary Day
On behalf of Mayor Tolbert, Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield read the Rotary Day
proclamation.
Linda Byrnes, President of Rotary, thanked the Council for the Proclamation and spoke to the polio
project regarding the elimination of polio throughout the world. She invited those in attendance to an
upcoming Rotary event, Music in the Man Cave, which will support this project. Rotarians in attendance
were introduced.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak to matters not on the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Chris Raezer moved and Steve Baker seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, which was
unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the February 4 and February 11, 2013 meetings.
2. Accounts Payable
Electronic Payments and Claims Checks #78631 through #78730 dated February 5, 2013 through
February 19, 2013 in the amount of $261,693.66
3. Makech Utility Easement
PUBLIC HEARING
There was no Public Hearing.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business
NEW BUSINESS
Authorization to Purchase New Mower
Public Works Director Jim Kelly addressed the request for a new mower the cost split between the
Cemetery and the Parks Department.
Randy Tendering moved to authorize the staff to proceed with the purchase of a John Deere Commercial
Zero Turn mower from the state bid list. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous
vote.
Resolution to Waive Bid Requirements for the Purchase of New and Replacement Water Meters
for Use by the City of Arlington Water Department
Jim Kelly addressed the purchase request and explaining why the bidding process is not needed. He
asked for authorization from the Council to use this sole source for the particular meter.
Dick Butner moved to approve the proposed Resolution allowing the City to waive the bidding
requirements on the purchase of new and replacement water meters. Randy Tendering seconded the
motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Ordinance Amendinq Chapter 20.37 of the Arlington Municipal Code Regarding the Transfer of
Development Rights program
Economic and Community Development Director Paul Ellis and Stormwater Manager Bill Blake presented
the Transfer of Development Rights request.
Chris Raezer moved to adopt the proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 20.37 AMC Transfer of
Development Rights. Ken Klein seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Resolution Adopting Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 365-198-040 and 060 Relatinq to
Conservation and Development Through the Use of the Regional Transfer of Development Rights
Program
Paul Ellis and Bill Blake again presented information regarding the Regional Transfer of Development
Rights Program. They then answered Council questions, and a brief discussion followed.
Chris Raezer moved to approve the proposed Resolution adopting WAC 365-198 Interlocal terms and
conditions for the Transfer of Development Rights. Ken Klein seconded the motion that passed with a
unanimous vote.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Paul Ellis gave the Economic Development news that for the first 5 weeks of this year, building permits
and business licenses have increased, and it seems that there are more to come. There are indications
that the housing market is on the upswing. A short discussion, also questions and answers followed.
Jim Kelly gave an update on the Welcome to Arlington sign in regard to WSDOT, and discussion
followed.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Marilyn Oertle announced an open house for Hallmark Homes on Wednesday February 27. All are
welcome.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL
Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, Steve Baker, and Marilyn Oertle
gave brief reports.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would be no need for an Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7;53PM.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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