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Brier City Council Minutes

August 13, 2002

Mayor Kaske called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:30 PM and the flag salute was given.

 

Roll Call:

Present:            Councilmembers Starks, Jordan, Morgan, Colinas, Gipson, and Doolittle Absent:            Councilmember Warner

 

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaske asked if there were any reports. Councilmember Starks reported that there would be a meeting with the University of Washington Department of Urban Development this week. Councilmember Jordan reported that the City did not win the award from KIRO/Home Depot. Councilmember Jordan reported on SeaScare and the Porch Light Parade that will be held on August 14, 2002 and reported on the Horse Trail designation and purpose. Mayor Kaske reported that King County Executive Sims announced his preferred site for Brightwater over near Highway 9.

 

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Mayor Kaske asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to speak. There was no public input.

 

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Starks seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which included to approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of August 6, 2002; to approve the Brier City Council Minutes of July 23, 2002; to approve Ordinance No. 142.H amending Park Use Refunds; and to approve Ordinance No. 178.A revising Toy Vehicle Use on Streets, amending Title 10. Motion Carried with Councilmember Morgan abstaining.

 

Hearings:

Mayor Kaske stated the Public Hearing was on Business License Application No. BR02-068 for Ed Desharnais, Evergreen Tree & Landscape Service, at 23608 35th Avenue W. Mr. Desharnais explained that his application is mostly maintenance. Mayor Kaske opened the Public Hearing on Business License Application No. BR02-068. There was no public input.  Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Colinas seconded to close the Public Hearing on Business License Application No. BR02-068. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve Business License Application No. BR02-068 for Ed Desharnais, Evergreen Tree & Landscape Service, at 23608 35th Avenue W. Motion Carried.

 

Mayor Kaske stated the next Public Hearing was on Business License Application No. BR02-060 for Barry & Richard McAlister, Creative Elements Northwest, at 21887 Oak Way. Barry McAlister explained her application was to have her studio in her home. Mayor Kaske opened the Public Hearing on Business License Application No. BR02-070. There was no public input. Councilmember Jordan moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to close the Public Hearing on Business License Application No. BR02-070. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to approve Business License Application No. BR02-070 for Barry & Richard McAlister, Creative Elements Northwest, at 21887 Oak Way. Motion Carried.

 

Mayor Kaske stated the next Public Hearing was on Variance Application No. V02-005 for Bill Knapp, at 3129 238th Street SW. John McDonald gave a brief overview of the application, which is on a four-lot shortplat with a drive that serves three lots. Mr. McDonald stated that he would like the road to remain a service drive serving all four lots by adding an additional home. Mayor Kaske opened the Public Hearing on Variance Application No. V02-005. Tim Falcone, 3127 238th Street SW, Brier, spoke regarding the full curbs, gutter, and sidewalk being required in front of his house and he stated that he would not like curb, gutter, and sidewalk in front of his house and sees no need for it. Bill Knapp stated that he has a written statement from another neighbor opposed to the curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Richard McAlister, 21887 Oak Way asked why this property was singled out to have curb, gutter, and sidewalk and asked whose responsibility was it to pay for it. Mayor Kaske responded. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Starks seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion Carried. There was Mayor and Council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve Variance Application No. V02-005 for Bill Knapp at 3129 238th Street SW. Motion Carried.

 

Mayor Kaske opened the Public Hearing on the Six Year Street Plan 2003 - 2008. There was no public input. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to close the Public Hearing on the Six Year Street Plan 2003 - 2008. Motion Carried. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to approve Resolution No. 466 adopting the Six Year Street Plan for 2003 - 2008. Motion Carried.

 

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Applications, Appeals:

Councilmember Colinas spoke regarding a letter that they drafted regarding the upcoming EMS Levy and asked for an opinion from the City Attorney as to whether the City can ask the citizens to vote for the levy. Tom Evans recommended that they state that they have taken a position rather than asking them to vote yes. There was Council discussion. There was a consensus by Council to send out the draft information sheet on the EMS Levy.

 

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Council Members & City Officials:

Mayor Kaske reported that the City received an appeal regarding a letter that was sent by Nolan West regarding a house that is set on cribbing. Mayor Kaske asked Council if they wished to hear the appeal or appoint a Hearing Examiner or designate a board to hear the appeal. There was Council consensus for the Council to hear the appeal and to give the Mayor the choice of the date for the appeal.

 

Mayor Kaske reported on rubberized material that could be used for the Horse Trail. There was Council discussion on the cost and whether it would hold up.

 

Mayor Kaske reported that a traffic count on Russet Road was before the Council on the Council table and will be scheduled on the workshop agenda.

 

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the July 2002 Payroll Warrants. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the July 2002 Payroll Warrants No. 10803 through No. 10854 in the amount of $71,506.67, with Warrants No. 10802, 10813, 10815 and 10816 being void. Motion Carried.

 

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the July 2002 Claim Warrants. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the July 2002 Claim Warrants No. 15184 through No. 15255 in the amount of $236, 726.14. Motion Carried.

 

Adjournment:

Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to adjourn. Motion Carried, and the Brier City Council Meeting of August 13, 2002 adjourned at 8:38 PM.




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