HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 06-02-14Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
June 2, 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, Bruce Stedman, Tom Cooper, Bryan
Terry, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Roxanne Guenzler, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Firefighters: Justin Honsowetz, Harold Smith, Phil Knepper, Conner Chess, Cary Stuart, Wayne Mitchell,
Gary Carver, Justin Pickens and Brandon Asher
Also Known to be Present: Sarah Arney, Mike Hopson, Jacob Kukuch and Bob Nelson
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
Fire Chief Bruce Stedman recognized several firefighters who completed Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II
and/or Hazmat training. Funding for the training was provided by the Stillaguamish Tribe grant. Chief
Stedman noted seventeen firefighters took advantage of the training on their own time and are to be
commended on their accomplishment.
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:
Minutes of the May 19 and 27, Council meetings
Accounts Payable: EFT Payments & Claims Checks #81913 through #82008 dated May 20,
2014 through June 2, 2014 in the amount of $651,474.23,
Payroll: EFT Payments & Payroll Checks #28107 through #28129 for the period May 1, 2014
through May 31, 2014 for $1,217,125,00,
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PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance to Repeal Ordinance No. 1418-172"d St NE Design Standards
Public Works Director Jim Kelly addressed the agenda item requesting the repeal of Ordinance No. 1418.
Public Hearing was opened at 7:08 p.m. to repeal Ordinance No. 1418 regarding 172"d St NE Design
Standards. With no one wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed at 7:08 p.m.
Questions and comments followed with Councilmember Raezer requesting conceptual drawings sent to
council.
NEW BUSINESS
Interlocal Agreements with Jamestown Networks for Offsite Data Backup
Information Technology Manager Bryan Terry addressed the Interlocal Agreement for offsite data backup.
Councilmember Raezer moved and Councilmember Butner seconded the motion to approve the
Interlocal Agreement with Jamestown Networks for Ethernet connectivity to the Yakima County data
center and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Master Services Agreement with Yakima County for Offsite Data Backups
Bryan Terry addressed the Master Services Agreement with Yakima County requesting council approval.
Councilmember Raezer moved and Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion to approve the Master
Services Contract with the County of Yakima for offsite data storage and authorize the Mayor to sign it.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Prairie Creek Phase 2A Bid Award
Jim Kelly spoke to the bid for Prairie Creek Phase 2A project requesting council award the bid to Razz
Construction. Questions and comments followed.
Councilmember Butner moved and Councilmember Oertle seconded the motion to accept the bid
provided by Razz Construction for the Prairie Creek Drainage Improvement project, Phase 2A and award
the contract to Razz Construction in the amount of $576,932, pending final review by the City Attorney.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Resolution Regarding the Creation of a Temporary Public Safety Director
City Administrator Allen Johnson spoke to the proposed resolution regarding the creation of a temporary
Public Safety Director.
Councilmember Stickles moved and Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion to approve the
proposed Resolution regarding the creation of a temporary Public Safety Director position. The motion
was approved by a unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Allen Johnson provided brief report on the Stilly Valley Economic Recovery meeting
held on 6/2/2014.
Counsel Peiffle reported the court has made an oral ruling on the Dwayne Lane appeal. The judge sent
the case back to the hearing examiner for specific flooding related issues.
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COUNCIL MEMBER & MAYOR REPORTS
Councilmembers Stickles, Nelson, Oertle and Schuette provided brief reports while councilmembers
Tendering, Raezer and Butner had nothing to report at this time.
Mayor Tolbert provided recap on the Stilly Valley Economic Recovery meeting.
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 7:45 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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