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March 12, 2002 Mayor
Protem Starks called the regular Brier City Council Minutes to order at 7:30
PM, and the flag salute was given. Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Starks, Morgan,
Colinas, Gipson, Jordan, and Warner. Councilmember Graham arrived at 7:47PM. Absent: Mayor Kaske Excused: Councilmember Doolittle. Reports of Committees
& City Officials: Mayor
Protem Starks asked if there were any reports. Councilmember Gipson reported
that he was working with Bill Cushman on the strategic budget and should have
the information in the next week or so and then Mr. Cushman will walk the
Council through the process. Councilmember Gipson reported that he attended the
Board of Director’s Meeting at Community Transit and gave a report on the
meeting. Councilmember Jordan reported that he turned over grant application
information to the Park Board Chairman. Councilmember Colinas reported that he
gave information to Councilmember Jordan regarding Park Grants. Public Requests &
Oral Communications: Mayor
Protem Starks asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to speak.
Larry Henricks, 22411 Old Poplar Way asked Council to be supportive of assisted
living care for seniors in Brier and to consider changing the zoning. There was
Council discussion with Mr. Henricks. Don Watson, 23319 39th Place
W., commented on the projection of running out of money in three years and
spoke regarding the CETA funding that was received years ago. Mr. Watson stated
that he was sorry that the Mayor was not here and discussed Police Department
savings including having the Police Chief do patrol. Councilmember Graham
arrived at 7:47 PM. Mr. Watson gave a recap on Jim Palmer’s termination and
stated that the Civil Service Rules were antiquated and need revisions. Mr.
Watson stated that he was proud of what the Civil Service Commission has
accomplished, asked what qualified the Chief to recommend change to the Civil
Service Commission rules, and discussed his dissatisfaction with the rules that
the Chief is trying to change. Mr. Watson informed the Council of all of the
donations to the City that he has made in the past and stated that he did not
like the way Jim Vaughn had been treated. Mr. Watson stated that he was pretty
sure that he was going to resign from the Civil Service Commission but that the
City Council impresses him. Dave Vezzani, 3310 238th Street SW,
stated that he is interested in the pending nuisance ordinance and asked for an
update from Councilmember Gipson’s committee. Councilmember Gipson responded
that they are looking at a new draft, which will be discussed at a later date
in May. Consent Agenda: Mayor
Protem Starks opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Colinas moved and Councilmember
Jordan seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which included to
approve the Brier City Council Minutes of February 26, 2002; to approve the
Brier City Council Minutes of March 5, 2002 Workshop; to approve Ordinance No.
53.D revising Park Board Rules; to approve Ordinance No. 302 regarding payment
of rewards; and to approve Ordinance No. 302 adopting the Comprehensive Sewer
Plan. Hearings: Mayor
Protem Starks stated the Public Hearing was on Business License Application No.
B02-028 for David Baker and Marian Thomas at 3310 227th St. SW for
T-B Marketing. Mr. Baker spoke regarding the application and explained they are
an independent herbelite distributor. Mayor Protem Starks opened the Public
Hearing. Mr. Baker stated that he was in favor of the application. Larry Merwyn
stated that he was in favor of the application. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried. Councilmember Colinas
moved and Councilmember Jordan
seconded to approve Business License Application No. B02-028 for David Baker
and Marian Thomas at 3310 227th St. SW for T-B Marketing and to
include the recommendations listed by Nolan West in his February 25, 2002 memo.
Motion Carried. New Business, Petitions,
Application Appeals: Mayor
Protem Starks opened for consideration approval of adjustment to the Ananda
Church Invoice for SEPA Review from $1,744.50 to $1,274.50; retain the $500.00
on deposit; and waive $774.50, with the Administration to correspond with
Ananda. Councilmember Colinas
moved and Councilmember Warner
seconded to approve the adjustment to the Ananda Church Invoice for SEPA Review
from $1,744.50 to $1,274.50; and to retain the $500.00 on the deposit; and to
waive the $774.50; and to have the Administration correspond with Ananda.
Motion Carried. Miscellaneous Business
by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials: Councilmember
Colinas informed the Council that he will be on vacation and will not attend
the April 9, 2002 and April 15, 2002 Council Meetings. Councilmember Gipson
informed the Council that he will be on vacation and will not attend the April
9, 2002 Council Meeting. Auditing of Accounts: Mayor
Protem Starks opened for consideration approval of the February 2002 Payroll
Warrants. Councilmember Colinas
moved and Councilmember Jordan
seconded to approve the February 2002 Payroll Warrants No. 10542 through No.
10591 in the amount of $72,450.85 with Warrants No. 10541 and 10553 being void.
Motion Carried. Mayor
Protem Starks opened for consideration approval of the February 2002 Claim
Warrants. Councilmember Colinas
moved and Councilmember Graham
seconded to approve the February 2002 Claim Warrants No. 14785 through No.
14836 in the amount of $99,617.53, with Warrant No. 14792 being void. Motion
Carried. Adjournment: Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to adjourn at 8:25 PM. Mayor
Protem Starks informed the Council of several upcoming meetings received in
Miscellaneous Mail. Councilmember Warner asked for clarification from the City
Attorney that the Civil Service Commission rules will come to the Council for
approval and Attorney Tom Evans confirmed that they would. There was Council
discussion regarding Don Watsons’ comments. Councilmember Colinas discussed the
proposed meeting with Councilmember Gipson, Councilmember Morgan, and
Councilmember Starks regarding strategic planning. It was decided to hold the
meeting on Friday, March 29, 2002 at 8:30 AM. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to adjourn. Motion carried with Councilmember Gipson
opposing and the Brier City Council Minutes of March 12,2002 adjourned at 8:37
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