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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 07-21-14Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East Third July 21, 2014 City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering Council Members Absent: Chris Raezer and Debora Nelson City Staff Present: Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Paul Ellis, Bruce Stedman, Mike Sargent, Maxine Jenft, Eric Scott, Erik Moon, Rory Bolter, Curtis Hirotaka, Deana Dean, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney Also Known to be Present: Mike Hopson, Jacob Kukua, Kirk Boxleitner, and Sarah Arney Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda. Jan Schuette seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation of Plaque from Transportation Improvement Board: Public Works Director presented Mayor Tolbert with a plaque for overall leadership and project management on the 67'h Ave Project. 2. 2013 Arlington Police Department Employee of the Year: Public Safety Director Bruce Stedman presented Officer Mike Sargent with the 2013 Police Department Employee of the Year award. PROCLAMATIONS PUBLIC COMMENT Ron Swirtz requested a TBD hearing to have the alley behind 450 E. Burke paved as that is the only access to homes in that area. Mayor Tolbert thanked Mr. Swirtz for his comments and will pass the information along to the Public Works Department. CONSENT AGENDA Marilyn Oertle moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1. Minutes of the July 7 and 14, 2014 Council meetings 2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments & Claims Checks #82271 through #82388 dated July 8, 2014 through July 21, 2014 in the amount of $624,438.90. Page 1 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting Julv 21. 2014 PUBLIC HEARING NEW BUSINES Snohomish Regional Drug & Gang Task Force Interlocal Agreement Public Safety Director Bruce Stedman requested council approve the Interlocal agreement with the Snohomish Regional Drug & Gang Task Force (SRDGTF) for 2014-2015. Chief provided additional information answering last week's workshop questions. Jesica Stickles moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement for the Snohomish Regional Drug & Gang Task Force for 2014-15 and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Water Treatment Plan Backwash to Wetland Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested council approve the Backwash to Wetland Project. Dick Butner moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to accept the E&D Excavating bid for the Backwash to Wetland Project and award the contract to E&D Excavating in the amount of $49,390.80, pending final review by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Washington Federal Water Use and Utility Easement Agreement Jim Kelly requested council approve the water service and utility easement agreement for water service to properties located in the vicinity of the Burn Road Reservoir. Dick Butner moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to approve the water service and utility easement agreement with Washington Federal and authorize the Mayor to sign it, pending final review by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. 67th Ave NE Final Phase Change Order #8 Jim Kelly reviewed the proposed final change order #8 on the 67th Ave NE project indicating this will account for all final project material overruns and underruns. Brief comments and questions followed. Jan Schuette moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to approve Change Order #8 to the 67th Ave Final Phase construction contract and authorize the Mayor to sign the change order, pending final review by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Resolution Adopting Public Defender standards and recap of Wilbur et al. v. Cities of Mount Vernon and Burlington Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield requested council approve the proposed resolution adopting public defender standards resulting from the December 4, 2013 ruling in the Wilbur v. Cities of Mount Vernon and Burlington case. Jesica Stickles moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to approve the proposed resolution adopting standards for public defender services. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Page 2 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting July 21, 2014 ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Allen Johnson reported on the trip to San Francisco last week for himself, Mayor Tolbert and Finance Director Jim Chase to meet with Standard Poor in relation to the city's bond rating. Jim Chase spoke briefly to the bond rating. Allen then updated council on two personnel issues including the airport manager position and the recently vacated human resource position. Paul Ellis spoke briefly to the airport manager candidates. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS and MAYOR'S REPORT Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Jesica Stickles and Randy Tendering gave brief reports. Mayor Tolbert spoke to the Standard Poor meeting and provided an update on the regional grant for the Stillaguamish Valley Economic Recovery Project. 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 7:42 p.m. +:fly :� Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 3 of 3