HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 12-01-14Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
December 1, 2014
City Council Members Present: Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Debora
Nelson, Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering
Council Members Absent:
City Staff Present: Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Jim Kelly, Roxanne Guenzler, Chris Young, Kris Wallace,
Deana Dean, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Jacob Kukua, Sarah Arney, and Mike Hopson
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
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
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
Chris Raezer moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the following Consent Agenda
items:
Minutes of the September 29, 2014 Joint Meeting and the November 17 and 24, 2014 Council
Meetings
Accounts Payable: EFT Payments & Claims Checks #83261 through #83360 dated November
18, 2014 through December 1, 2014 for $286,464.52 and EFT Payments and Payroll Checks
#28253 through #28269 for the period November 1, 2014 through November 30, 2014 for
$1,255,844.27.
PUBLIC HEARING
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution confirming the appointments of the Mayor of certain appointive positions
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Ellis presented the proposed Resolution which
confirms certain appointive positions as required by AMC 2.06.020. Council comments and questions
followed.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting December 1, 2014
Chris Raezer moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the proposed Resolution
confirming the appointments by the Mayor of certain appointive positions in the City of Arlington. The
motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Ordinance Adopting the 2015 Budget
Paul Ellis presented Council with the Draft 2015 Budget for final review and approval. The budget
includes the financial planning and legal authority to obligate public funds. Additionally, the budget
provides significant policy direction by the City Council and Mayor to the staff and community. Council
comments and questions followed.
Dick Butner moved to table this item to the December 15, 2014 Council Meeting. The motion was
seconded by Debora Nelson and carried with majority vote with Councilmembers Schuette and Stickles
dissenting.
Resolution replacing Resolution No. 2014-009 and adopting revised financial policies
Communications and Human Resources Director Kristin Banfield presented the proposed Resolution
which revises the current policy and adds language in the purchasing policy which prohibits the purchase
of materials, supplies or equipment directly from or from companies controlled by one or more members
of the Arlington City Council or the Mayor, in accordance with state law. In addition, it includes minor
language changes to the sections addressing contracts and agreements for services.
Chris Raezer moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the proposed resolution
replacing Resolution No. 2014-009 and adopting revised financial policies for the City. The motion was
approved by a unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS and MAYOR'S REPORT
Debora Nelson and Jesica Stickles gave brief reports while Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle,
Chris Raezer, and Randy Tendering had nothing to report at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Counsel Peiffle indicated there would be a need for an executive session for 20 minutes under RCW
42.30.110(1)(i) regarding pending and potential litigation.
7:38:44 Council recess.
7:58:45 Council reconvened.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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