HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 02-05-24Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
--- Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, February 5, 2024
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Yvonne Gallardo-Van
Ornam, Michele Blythe, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Jim Kelly, Amy Rusko, City
Attorney Steve Peiffle, Bryan Terry, Rory Bolter, Mike Gilbert, Seth Kinney, and Wendy
Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Leisha Nobach, Randy Nobach, Tara McIntosh,
Paul Nieten, Heather Watland, John Cermak, Lindsey Dunn, Steve Maisch, Holly Sloan -
Buchanan, Jay Lindberg, Lauren Hunter, and Nathan Senff.
Mayor Don Vanney 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 Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jay Lindberg provided comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Michele Blythe moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the January 16 and January 22 Council meetings and January 24, 2024
Special Council meeting.
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks: #109868,
#109902 through #110007 dated December 31, 2023 for $1,292,289.98; and
#109869 through #109901 dated January 3, 2024 through January 16, 2024 for a
total of $180,160.95.
3. Acceptance of Right -of -Way and Temporary Construction Easements for the
74th Avenue Trail Project.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting February 5.2024
PUBLIC HEARING
Resolution to Amend City's Fee Schedule
Planning Manager Amy Rusko requested Council approve the resolution to amend the
City's fee schedule.
The public hearing was opened at 6:11 p.m.
With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing portion was closed at 6:11 p.m., and
Council comments were opened. Councilmember Rob Toyer provided comments.
The public hearing was closed at 6:13 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the amendments proposed to the fee resolution, as presented, and
authorized the Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Appointment of New Councilmember for Vacant Position No. 2
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council make a motion to appoint one of the seven
applicants interviewed January 24, 2023, to fill vacant Position No. 2 of the Arlington City
Council. Councilmembers Jan Schuette and Debora Nelson provided comments.
Councilmember Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam
seconded the motion to appoint Leisha Nobach to fill vacant Position No. 2 of the Arlington
City Council. The motion passed unanimously.
Request for Permit Fee Waiver
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council waive the permit fee for the York House
demolition project. Historically, permit fees have been waived for City projects.
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe
seconded the motion to approve waiving permitting fees for the York House demolition
project. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution Authorizing a Petty Cash Fund and Change Drawers
Finance Director Kristin Garcia requested Council approve a resolution to authorize a petty
cash fun and change drawers.
The resolution will replace Resolution No. 2019-004 which increased the opening change
fund amount for the finance department.
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded the
motion to approve a resolution replacing Resolution No. 2019-004 and authorizing a petty
cash fund and change drawers and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed
unanimously.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting February 5, 2024
Award of 640 Zone Booster Pump System Bid to Pump Tech
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve a contract with Pump Tech for
a 640 Zone Booster Pump System for the fabrication, testing, certification, and delivery of a
skid -mounted booster pump system.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the
motion to approve a contract with Pump Tech and authorized the Mayor to sign the
contract, subject to final review by the City Attorney.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced the need for an executive session for discussion of
pending or potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)] to last no longer than 25 minutes.
City Council was dismissed and went into an executive session at 6:33 p.m., and reconvened
at 6:58 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Don anney, Mayor
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