HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 09-18-23Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, September 18, 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, Sarah Lopez, Julie Petersen, Mandy Kruger,
Kristin Garcia, Mike Gilbert, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Tony Orr, and Wendy Van Der
Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Sid Logan, Lisa Rodino, Mackenzie Moff, Baile Linklater, Leisha
Nobach and husband.
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 Tern Jan Schuette moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL AND PRESENTA.TIONS
Summer Interns with Administration and Community and Economic Development,
Mackenzie Moff and Baile Linklater, spoke about their experiences as interns with the City.
PROCLAMATIONS
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam read aloud the Hispanic Heritage
Proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joe Beardsley spoke about safety on Olympic Avenue.
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 July 31 and September 11, 2023 Council meetings and August 22, 2023
Audit Entrance Conference
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claim Checks: #108640 through
#108746, Petty Cash Checks #2025 and #2026 dated July 18, 2023 through August 7,
2023 for $842,012.77; #108747 through #108873, Petty Cash Check #2027 dated
August 8, 2023 through August 21, 2023 for $852,906.41; #108874 through #108970
dated August 22, 2023 through September 5, 2023 for $1,105,016.06; and
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting September 18 2023
Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Checks: #30296 through #30301 dated July 1,
2022 through July 31, 2023 for $1,470,937.23 and #30302 through #30307 dated
August 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023 for $1,358,150.89.
3. Sole Source Resolution for Airport On -Call Services
4. Amendment No. 3 to SR-530 Roundabout Design
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Appointment to Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission
Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez stated that the Parks, Arts and Recreation
Commission (PARC) has one vacancy, due to the death of Commissioner Sarah Arney. The
interview committee interviewed four applicants on September 7, 2023. The committee is
recommending Leisha Nobach for the position with a term expiring April 1, 2026.
Councilmember Marilyn moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the motion
to consent to the appointment of Leisha Nobach to the Parks, Arts, and Recreation
Commission. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis proposed October 9, from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m., as a joint meeting
with City Council, Planning Commission, and Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission (PARC)
to discuss the Smokey Point Park. Council agreed. Councilmember Logan stated she will be
unable to attend. Mayor Tolbert requested materials be sent out prior to the joint meeting.
Council's regular workshop at 6:00 p.m. will follow the joint meeting.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced the need for an Executive Session to last 30 minutes
to discuss pending or potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)].
Mayor Tolbert recessed the meeting at 6:14 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 6:49 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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