HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 03-04-24Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, March 4, 2024
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe
Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, and Leisha Nobach.
Council Members Absent: Jan Schuette, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Kristin Garcia, Debbie Strotz, Sheri Amundson, City
Attorney Steve Peiffle, Mike Gilbert, Tony Orr, Chelsea Brewer, and Wendy Van Der
Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Nathan Senff, Randy Nobach, Holly Sloan -
Buchanan, Steve Maisch, John Cermak, James Chapman, Toby Strotz, Trevor Strotz, Alexis
Strotz, and Levi Strotz.
Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance
and roll call followed. The Pledge was followed by a moment of silence for slain Trooper
Chris Gadd.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem 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
Mayor Don Vanney read the Public Procurement Month proclamation. Finance Director
spoke of Procurement/Contracts Analyst Debbie Strotz's great work.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
James Chapman, Arlington, provided public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the February 20 and February 26, 2024 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #110111 through
#110242 dated February 6, 2024 through February 20, 2024 for a total of
$701,629.24.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting March 4. 2024
NEW BUSINESS
Revised January 16, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes
City Clerk Wendy Van Der Meersche requested Council approve revised January 16, 2024
Council meeting minutes to reflect all claims that were submitted.
Mayor Pro Tern Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the revised January 16, 2024 Council meeting minutes and authorize
the Mayor to sign them. The motion passed unanimously.
Interlocal Agreement with Lake Stevens for Public Defense Grant
Police Commander Mike Gilbert requested Council approve a fourth amendment to an
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Lake Stevens to accept a Public Defense Grant of
$36,000 over two -years (2024-2025) to provide indigent defense social services. This is a
local matching grant in partnership with the City of Lake Stevens. Arlington's portion of the
grant per year is 60% or $8,280.
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan
seconded the motion to approve the interlocal agreement with Lake Stevens to accept a
grant from the Office of Public Defense and authorized the Mayor to sign it, pending final
review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe thanked James Chapman for updating Council.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney provided a legislative update.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:10
p.m.
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