HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 03-18-24Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, March 18, 2024
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe
Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Amy Rusko, Jim Kelly, Jonathan Ventura, City
Attorney Steve Peiffle, Tony Orr, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Nathan Senff, Tim Abrahamson, and Randy
Nobach.
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 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 a proclamation remembering the 10-year anniversary of the Oso
Slide.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kevin Duncan, 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 March 4 and March 11, 2024 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #110243 through
#110334 dated February 21, 2024 through March 4, 2024 for $720,650.87;
Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Check #30343 through #30348 dated
February 1, 2024 through February 29, 2024 in the amount of $1,338,107.60.
3. Sole Source Resolution for Wastewater Treatment Plant Blower Purchase
4. Project Award for On -Call Electrical Services Contract
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PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Contract for Indigent Defense Services with Feldman and Lee
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested City Council approve a contract with Feldman & Lee
for indigent defense services.
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the contract for indigent defense services with Feldman & Lee, P.S., and
authorized the Mayor to sign the contract. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution Approving 2024 Comprehensive Plan Final Docket
Planning Manager Amy Rusko requested City Council approve the resolution adopting the
2024 Comprehensive Plan Final Docket.
Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the proposed resolution adopting the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Final
Docket and authorized the Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
Eminent Domain Proceeding for the 188th St Roundabout Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested City Council Approve Ordinance relating to the
Acquisition by eminent domain of certain real property in the City of Arlington necessary
for the construction of a roundabout on 188th Street NE.
Councilmember Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam
seconded the motion to approve the ordinance and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The
motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Michele Blythe spoke of Wings of Rescue, who fly cats and dogs from kill
facilities to the Arlington Airport for PAWS and NOAH to find homes for them.
Councilmember Debora Nelson attended Arbor Day tree planting and thanked Community
Engagement Director Sarah Lopez and staff.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis stated that the notebooks are at the Councilmembers' seats for
next Friday and Saturday's retreat. Questions received from Council have been compiled.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney provided an overview of his visit to Washington, D.C. for the National League
of'Cities conference and various meetings he attended while there.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
Don E. anney, Mayor
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