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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 04-21-14• Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East Third April 21, 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: Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Bill Blake, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Bruce Stedman, Nelson Beazley, Wayne Mitchell, Chris Dickison, Brandon Asher, Cary Stuart, Gary Carver, Conner Chess, Cody Chester, Anthony Lopez, Bryce Lyshol, Mike Gilbert, Ronnie Johnstone, Stephanie Ambrose, Anthony Davis, Police Dog Baylee, Rory Bolter, Kay Schander, Jonathan Ventura, Molly Ingram, Mark Wilde, Deana Dean, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney Also Known to be Present: Sarah Cone, Mike Hopson, Katie & Stan Stevens and family, and Sarah Arney Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Chris Raezer moved to approve the Agenda. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Stickles recognized the work done by public safety during the Oso Mudslide event and presented an artist's rendition of the lone tree standing. Chief Stedman accepted the artwork and spoke on behalf of the Fire Department. PROCLAMATIONS None PUBLIC COMMENT None CONSENT AGENDA Chris Raezer moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1. Minutes of the March 3 and 10, 2014 Council meetings 2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments & Claims Checks #81625 through #81733 dated April 8, 2014 through April 21, 2014 in the amount of $885,642.04. Page 1 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting April 21, 2014 PUBLIC HEARING Resolution authorizing surplus of Bystrom House, Burn Road Reservoir, and Utilities equipment and vehicles Public hearing opened at 7:05 pm. No members of the audience wished to speak on this matter. Questions by Councilmember Oertle with explanation provided by Public Works Director Jim Kelly. Public hearing closed at 7:07 pm. NEW BUSINESS PARC Appointment Sarah Cone Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield spoke to Council regarding the recommendation to appoint Sarah Cone to the Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission Marilyn Oertle moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the PARC commission recommendation and consent to the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Cone to the PARC commission. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Resolution to Surplus Police Dog "Baylee" to handler, Anthony Davis Police Chief Nelson Beazley addressed the proposed resolution declaring police dog "Baylee" as surplus and authorizing her disposition to her handler, Anthony Davis. Anthony Davis spoke regarding Baylee and her retirement. Jesica Stickles moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the proposed resolution acknowledging the service of police dog "Baylee," declaring her as surplus, and authorizing her disposition to her handler. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. PE-RS-Enrollment for Medics City Attorney Steve Peiffle spoke to the request to approve the proposal from City employees and others who served as EMS providers prior to the City taking over the EMS system in 1999. Council comments and questions followed. Jesica Stickles moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion that the Mayor be authorized to submit the proposed letter to DRS upon receipt of the signed agreements from all affected employees/others. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Surplus of Ambulance Fire Chief Bruce Stedman spoke to the proposed resolution to surplus the 1999 ambulance to Fire District #25 (Oso) who will then donate their 1999 Ford aid car/ambulance to the City of Arlington to replace the 1987 Support 46 unit. The Support 46 unit will then be donated to the Nick of Time Foundation. Jesica Stickles moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the proposed resolution to surplus the 1999 Ford reserve/back-up ambulance to Fire District 25 in exchange for their 1999 Ford ambulance, and surplusing of the 1987 Support 46 Unit to the Nick of Time Foundation, a nonprofit entity. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Page 2of3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting April 21, 2014 Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plans Jim Kelly spoke to the proposed professional services agreement. Questions by Councilmembers Stickles and Raezer. Dick Butner moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the Professional Services Agreement with RH2 Engineering Inc, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement, pending final review by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Authority to Bid Prairie Creek Drainage Improvement Protect — Phase 2A Jim Kelly spoke to the request to authorize staff to advertise construction of the Prairie Creek Drainage Improvements — Phase 2A project. Questions by Councilmembers Raezer and Butner. Dick Butner moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to authorize the staff to bid the Prairie Creek Drainage Improvement Project, Phase 2A, and pending final review by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Resolution authorizing Haller Grant Application submittal Bill Blake spoke to the resolution authorizing the Haller Grant Application. Questions by Councilmember Schuette. Marilyn Oertle moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the authorizing resolution required by the Recreation and Conservation Office application process. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Allen Johnson discussed the invoice received from the SCC. He also announced Dale Carman's resignation effective April 25, 2014 indicating Dale and his family are relocating to New Jersey. Lastly, Allen -discussed -the -upcoming -presidential -visit. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS and MAYOR'S REPORT Randy Tendering, Jesica Stickles, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Marilyn Oertle, Jan Schuette, and Dick Butner gave brief reports. Mayor Tolbert commented on communications during the SR530 slide, spoke regarding the Disaster Recovery Centers, and indicated that the city has a team for Relay for Life. EXECUTIVE SESSION Counsel Peiffle announced there would be no need for an Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 pm. Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 3 of 3