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.
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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.
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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.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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