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March 26, 2002 Mayor
Kaske called the Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:33 PM and the flag
salute was given. Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Starks, Colinas,
Morgan, Warner, Graham, Gipson and Jordan. Reports of Committees
& City Officials: Mayor
Kaske asked if there were any reports. Councilmember Jordan invited everyone to
stuff eggs on Wednesday and Thursday in the Police Department and to help on
Saturday at the Egg Hunt. Councilmember Graham informed Council that she met
with the Library Board and they are in the process of creating a partnership
with the Park Board. Mayor Kaske informed Council of the revised time on the
agenda for the meeting on March 29, 2002. Mayor Kaske reported on Miscellaneous
Mail. Public Requests &
Oral Communications: Mayor
Kaske asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to speak. Ronald
Hunt, 21709 Vine Road, stated that he had the impression that a variance was to
be discussed tonight and realized it was the wrong night. Mayor Kaske informed
him that the Public Hearing would be held on April 9, 2002. Councilmember
Warner explained to Council that the issue was a setback. Mr. Hunt explained
the proposed Variance request to the Council and stated that the applicant
would have two different accesses from two different streets and he does not
believe that would be right and would not like to see some of the trees come
down. Consent Agenda: Mayor
Kaske opened for consideration the approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Warner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda, which included to approve the Brier City Minutes of
March 1, 2002, March 12, 2002, and March 19, 2002. Motion Carried. New Business, Petitions,
Communications, Application Appeals: Councilmember Colinas moved to change the order of the agenda
and to move the discussion regarding an Annexation Petition further down on the
agenda and there was consensus to do so. Consideration of Bids,
L.i.d.s & Related Matters: Mayor
Kaske opened for consideration authorization of removal of ten Poplar Trees on
Russet Road and to authorize an expenditure of $10,700.00 plus tax for Seattle
Tree Service. There was Council discussion. James Lavelle, 3020 Russet Road,
informed Council of some of the history of the trees on Russet Road and stated
that he was in favor of leaving the trees that were not diseased. There was
Council discussion with the City Attorney. John Stoddard, 21893 31st,
asked about the cost of paying for curb, gutter, and sidewalk all of the way to
Brier Road. Councilmember Gipson
moved and Councilmember Jordan
seconded to authorize removal of ten Poplar Trees on Russet Road and to
authorize an expenditure of $10,700.00 plus tax for Seattle Tree Service per
quote dated March 15, 2002 with ½ funded from Street Fund 101, and ½ funded
from Council Contingency Fund 106. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Warner-Aye;
Councilmember Graham-No; Councilmember Gipson-No; Councilmember Colinas-No;
Councilmember Jordan-Yes; Councilmember Morgan-No; Councilmember Starks-Yes.
Motion Lost. Discussion continued with members of the audience. Councilmember Warner moved and Councilmember Graham seconded to
remove eight of the ten trees except for Trees 1 and 2 if the City can get a
bid of $9,000 or less. There was Council discussion to workshop the issue. Roll
Call Vote: Councilmember Starks-Aye; Councilmember Morgan-No; Councilmember
Jordan-No; Councilmember Colinas-No; Councilmember Gipson-No; Councilmember
Graham-Yes; Councilmember Warner-Yes. Motion Lost. Ordinances, Resolutions
& Orders: Mayor
Kaske opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 55.E. There was
Council discussion. Councilmember
Colinas moved and Councilmember
Jordan seconded to approve Ordinance No. 55.E, relating to the conduct
of certain business activities providing updated conditions for licensing by
combining, amending, or repealing certain portions or sections of the Brier
Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter .04, Business Licenses. There was Council
discussion. Councilmember Warner
moved and Councilmember Colinas
seconded to amend the ordinance in Section 5.04.090. Motion Carried on the
amendment. Motion Carried on the main motion as amended. Mayor
Kaske opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 158.D. There was
Council discussion. Councilmember
Warner moved and Councilmember
Jordan seconded to approve Ordinance No. 158.D, establishing additional
terms and conditions on right-of-way use permits issued for any or all streets
and roads of the City; repealing Ordinance No. 158.B. There was Council
discussion regarding proposed changes and the motion was withdrawn. There was
Council consensus to workshop the issue. Mayor
Kaske opened for consideration approval of Resolution No. 465. There was
Council discussion. Councilmember Colinas
moved and Councilmember Warner
seconded to approve Resolution No. 465, consenting to change of control and
ownership/merger of AT&T Broadband and Comcast Corporation, for purposes of
franchise agreement. There was Council discussion. Motion Carried. Miscellaneous Business
by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials: Councilmember
Colinas asked if the Annexation Petition should be discussed at a workshop and
Mayor Kaske responded that, sooner or later, they would need to make a decision
if the City Council is willing to entertain the notion of the annexation
through the election process. Councilmember Colinas would like clear direction
from the Police Department, in writing, regarding the issue and staffing. There
was Council discussion regarding the costs that may be increased. Growth
Management was discussed along with Election Costs. Town meetings with owners
and renters in attendance was discussed. Councilmember
Gipson presented Lisa Graham with a card in appreciation for her service on the
Council and Lisa Graham expressed her appreciation in working with the Council. Adjournment: Councilmember Colinas moved to adjourn. Motion Carried, and
the Brier City Council Meeting of March 26, 2002 adjourned at 10:03 PM. Return to Minutes Directory - Click Here |