HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 10-07-24Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, October 7, 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, Shawn Friang, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Monroe
Whitman, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Chelsea Brewer, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Nathan Senff, Kim Casteel, Tim Abrahamson,
Randy Nobach, John Cermak, and Tiffany Krusey.
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
Mayor Vanney introduced Tiffany Krusey, Owner/Director of Bridge Coordination Services,
LLC, who provided an overview of services Bridge provides.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Vanney read the Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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 September 16 and September 23, 2024 Council meetings, and
September 23, 2024 Audit Exit conference
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #111643 through
#111753, dated September 4 through September 16 for $1,124,242.22.
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PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Low Bid Award 640 for Booster Pump Station
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council award the 640 Booster Pump Station
project to Trico Companies.
Councilmember Rob Toyer moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion move to award the 640 Booster Pump Station project to the qualified low bidder,
Trico Companies, and authorized the Mayor to sign the construction contract, subject to
final review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapters 13.12 and 13.28
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the ordinance amending
Arlington Municipal Code Chapters 13.12 and 13.28 pertaining to stormwater utility rates.
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapters 13.12 and
13.28 pertaining to stormwater utility rates and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The
motion passed unanimously.
Resolution Accepting Grant Funds from Department of Commerce
Community and Economic Development Deputy Director Amy Rusko requested Council
approve a resolution accepting funds from the Washington State Department of Commerce,
for its Local Project Review: Paper to Digital Permitting Grant Program.
Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to accept the available grant funding of $183,000.00, from the Department of
Commerce, and authorized the Mayor to sign the resolution, and sign the contracts for
work related to the Local Project Review: Paper to Digital Permitting implementation. The
motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis reminded Council of the budget retreat the following morning
at 8:30 in Council Chambers.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney provided information about the PSRC meeting he attended in Everett last
week, and the Mayor's Exchange in Ellensburg.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced the need for an executive session to discuss
threatened litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)] and to discuss collective bargaining
negotiations [RCW 42.30.140(4)] for 15 minutes. Mr. Peiffle stated he would be asking the
Council to take action after the executive session.
Mayor Vanney dismissed Council at 6:32 p.m.
Council returned and reconvened at 6:47 p.m.
Councilmember Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the settlement agreement with Hokkaido Drilling, Inc. in the sum of
$22,580.72, and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the nmeewas adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
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Don E. Vanney, Mayor
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