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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 09-17-13jN G`5�12 Council Chambers 110 East Third Street September 17, 2013 Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Councilmembers Present: Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, and Steve Baker Staff Present: Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Monica Schlagel, Maxine Jenft, Police Chief Nelson Beazley, Commanders Terry Quintrall and Brian DeWitt, Sergeants Mark Pennington and Dan Cone, Officers Molly Ingram, Jason Rhodes, Ronnie Johnstone, Rory Bolter, Peter Barrett, Michael Sargent, and Anthony Davis, Deana Dean, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle Council Members Absent: None Also Known to be Present: Jesica Stickles, Bob Nelson, Mike Hopson, and Kirk Boxleitner, Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the agenda; Chris Raezer seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. SWEARING IN CEREMONY Police Chief Nelson Beazley introduced returning Officer Molly Ingram. City Attorney Steve Peiffle administered the oath and Officer Ingram shook hands with council and staff. PUBLIC COMMENT Heidi Brandt from North County Towing commented on competition from out of city towing companies and encouraged city staff to utilize local companies. CONSENT AGENDA Marilyn Oertle 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 3, 2013 Council meeting 2. Accounts Payable: - EFT Payments and Claims Checks #80092 through #80168 dated September 4, 2013 through September 16, 2013 in the amount of $1,763,583.69 PUBLIC HEARING There was no public hearing. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. Page 1 of 2 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting September 17, 2013 DISCUSSION ITEMS Police Chief Nelson Beazley provided a presentation on the police department. Included in the discussion was staffing, panhandling, drugs in the community, and outreaching. Chief Beazley and other members of the department answered council questions throughout. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS No staff reports were provided. MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, and Steve Baker gave brief reports while Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Chris Raezer, and Ken Klein had nothing to report at this time. Mayor Tolbert commented on the recent Council Retreat and provided an update on the legislative bus tour. EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no executive session. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 pm. Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 2 of 2