HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 05-15-23 (Revised).Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, May 15, 2023
Councilmembers Present: Don Vanney, Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Jan
Schuette, Michele Blythe, and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Sheri Amundson, Dave Ryan, Jim Kelly,
Jonathan Ventura, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Dave Varga, Tony Orr, and Wendy Van Der
Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Caera Gramore, Heather Beck, Michael Bear, and
Tia Pollick.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
PROCLAMATION
Councilmember Debora Nelson read the National Public Works Week proclamation.
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam read the National Police Week proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Caera Gramore, Arlington, provided comments.
Heather Beck, owner of Mirkwood Public House, 117 E Division St, Arlington,
provided comments.
Michael Bear, Edmonds, provided comments.
Tia Pollick, Arlington, provided comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion
to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the May 1 and May 8, 2023 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks: #108089 through
#108193 dated May 2, 2023 through May 15, 2023 for a total of $1,759,953.25; and
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Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Check #30269 through #30275 dated
April 1, 2023 through April 30, 2023 in the amount of $1,366,068.42.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Airport's 2023 Solar Panel Budget and Contract
Airport Director Dave Ryan requested Council approve the 2023 Solar Panel Budget and
Contract for solar panels at the airport.
Councilmember Don Vanney moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve a budget amendment to the 2023 airport capital budget for the 2023
Solar Panel Project with an approximate cost of $550,000; and to authorize City staff to
apply for grant funding for the project, and for the Mayor and City staff to sign any
documentation required to accept any grant funding which may be received for the, project;
and to authorize City staff to negotiate a contract with Veregy, LLC to administer the
construction project, conditioned on the receipt of grant funding in an amount acceptable
to City staff, and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement, subject to final review by the
City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Relocation of PUD Conduit Cable at 74th Avenue/204th Street Intersection
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the relocation of overhead
power lines to underground power lines by Snohomish County PUD as part of the 204th St
and 74th Ave Intersection Project.
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe
seconded the motion to approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to the Snohomish County
PUD for electric utility relocation work at the 74th Ave/204th St intersection and
authorized the Mayor to sign the Purchase Order. The motion passed unanimously.
ADMINISTRATOR &'STAFF REPORTS
None.
_MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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May 15", 2023 Council Meeting
Revised
Claims Certification:
We, the undersigned City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington do hereby certify that
the merchandise or services hereinafter specified have been received and that:
Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks: #108089 through 4108193 dated May 2na,
2023 through May 15th, 2023 for a total of $1,759,953.25
Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Check #30269 through #30M 30275 dated April lst,
2023 through April 30th, 2023 in the amount of $1,366,068.42
Are approved for payment on this 15' day of May, 2023.
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