HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 01-06-14Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
January 6, 2014
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer,
Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles and Randy Tendering
Council Members Absent: None
City Staff Present: Mayor Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Paul Ellis, Eric Scott,
Bruce Stedman, Tom Cooper, Rory Bolter, Maxine Jenft, Monica Schlagel, Nelson Beazley, Scott Hillis,
Al Chamberlin, Brian Price, Connor Chess, Keegan Tachell, Justin Honsowetz, Marty Ruffner, Alex
Jenness, Doug Schmidt, Roxanne Guenzler and Steve Peiffle, City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Kirk Boxleitner, Bruce Angell, Jeanie Chase, Margaret Larson, Linda
Byrnes, Dennis Byrnes, Sarah Arney, Jason Stickles and children
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the pledge of allegiance followed.
SWEARING IN
City Attorney Steve Peiffle administered oath of office to councilmembers Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer,
Jan Schuette and Jesica Stickles.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda. Chris Raezer seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Emily Weber spoke to the marijuana moratorium asking if the moratorium will be lifted for medical
marijuana.
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 December 16, 2013 Council Meeting.
2. Accounts Payable EFT Payments and Claims Checks #80825 through #80944 dated December
17, 2013 through December 30, 2013 in the amount of $3,030,744.45 and Claim Checks #80945
through #80948 dated January 1, 2014 through January 6, 2014 for $18,194.91.
3. Approval of EFT Payments and Payroll Checks #27949 through #27970 for the period December
1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 for $1,222,158.43.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance to Rescind Utility Rate Increases for 2014
Public Works Director Jim Kelly presented the request for Council to rescind the scheduled utility rate
increases for water, sewer and stormwater for 2014. Through close financial management of the three
utilities, along with the receipt of significant grant dollars from the State of Washington and the federal
government, the City has been able to save costs and eliminate the planned increase to the utility rates in
2014.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington Council Meeting January 6, 2014
Councilmember Dick Butner moved to approve the proposed ordinance amending AMC 13,12 to rescind
the water, sewer and stormwater rate increases for 2014. The motion was seconded by Marilyn Oertle
and passed with a unanimous vote.
Contract with Matrix to Review Police Services
City Administrator Allen Johnson addressed the consulting group's services, stating the consulting group
is in the Seattle area now and available. Mr. Johnson estimates the study will take approximately 12
weeks.
Councilmember Jesica Stickles moved to authorize the mayor to sign the contract with Matrix Consulting
Group. The motion was seconded by Debora Nelson and passed with a unanimous vote.
Renew Contract with Strategies 360 for Lobbying Services
City Administrator Allen Johnson gave background and history on the agenda item requesting council
approval.
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Strategies 360 for
Lobbying Services for 2014, subject to final review by the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by
Dick Butner and passed with a unanimous vote.
Appoint Representative to Community Transit Board
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield spoke to the agenda item of selecting councilmember to
serve as the City's representative to Community Transit.
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved to appoint Councilmember Jan Schuette to serve as the City's
representative to Community Transit. The motion was seconded by Chris Raezer and passed with a
unanimous vote.
INFORMATION
Public Works Director Jim Kelly gave update on the 67th Ave project.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
Allen Johnson apprised the council that IT Manager Bryan Terry will have a training session for the use of
the new I -Pads at the next workshop.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS and MAYOR'S REPORT
Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson and Randy Tendering gave brief reports, while Dick Butner, Jan Schuette,
Marilyn Oertle and Jesica Stickles had nothing to report at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle indicated there would be no need for an Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 pm
BarbaraTolbert, Mayor
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