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 Jordan, Gipson, Morgan, Colinas, and Warner. Councilmember Doolittle arrived at 7:35 PM.

Absent:            Councilmember Starks

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

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

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaske asked if there were any reports. Councilmember Warner reported on the trees on Russet Road, and said that Dick Russell had stated that they would be planted next week. Mayor Kaske reported on Miscellaneous Mail including information received on Initiative 766 and Snohomish County Tomorrow.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Kaske 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 October 8, 2002; to approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of October 15, 2002; and to authorize purchase of Police computer equipment software and stands for patrol cars in an amount of $10,754.00 plus applicable sales tax and shipping. Councilmember Warner pulled Item A from the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried on Items B and C. Councilmember Jordan moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the Brier City Council Minutes of October 8, 2002. Motion Carried with Councilmember Warner abstaining as he was not present.

Hearings:

Mayor Kaske stated the first Public Hearing was on Business License No. BR02-079, Noreen's Gift Shop at 23609 Brier Road, Suite B for Noreen IM. The applicant spoke regarding the application. Mayor Kaske opened the Public Hearing on Business License Application No. BR02-079. There was no public input. Councilmember Jordan moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to close the Public Hearing on Business License Application No. BR02-079. Motion Carried. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Warner seconded to approve Business License Application No. BR02-079, Noreen's Gift Shop, at 23609 Brier Road Suite B, for Noreen IM. There was Council discussion. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaske stated the next Public Hearing was for Business License No. BR02-080, IAT Services-Technology Consulting, at 22425 32 Ave. W. for Sean Kilgore & Lizzy Villa. The applicant spoke regarding the application. Mayor Kaske opened the Public Hearing on Business License Application No. BR02-080. Miles Johnson, 3254 224^th Place SW asked how many employees were there and the applicant responded that it was just himself and his wife. Jean Moscoso, 22393 33^rd Place W. asked if it would increase traffic in the neighborhood and the applicant responded that it would not. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to close the Public Hearing on Business License Application No. BR02-080. Motion Carried. Councilmember Warner moved and Councilmember Colinas seconded to approve Business License Application No. BR02-080, IAT Services-Technology Consulting, at 22425 32^nd Ave. W. for Sean Kilgore and Lissy Villa. There was Council discussion. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration to set a date of November 12, 2002 for the Public Hearing on Revenue Sources for 2003, including consideration of Property Tax Revenues and the 2003 Proposed Final. Budget. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Warner seconded to set a date of November 12, 2002 for the Public Hearing on Revenue Sources for 2003, including consideration of Property Tax Revenues, and the 2003 Proposed Final Budget. Motion Carried.

Councilmember Gipson introduced his wife, Sheila, and son, Tyrone.

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Application Appeals:

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 304, establishing a new chapter in the Brier Municipal Code for Emergency Management Services in the event of a disaster. There was Council discussion with the City Attorney. There was Council consensus to have the City Attorney make changes and pursue re-drafting the ordinance.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Council Members & City Officials:

Mayor Kaske reported on the email sent by Peggy Dare and gave copies of his response to Ms. Dare to the Council. Mayor Kaske discussed sanitary sewer requirements and issues where there is absolutely no availability of sewer without a high cost, such as on Hickory Way, and asked for an interpretation regarding short-platting without availability of sewer. Councilmember Gipson reported that Bill Cushman has input the most recent budget numbers into his program. Mayor Kaske reported that they have received six proposals for architect services for City Hall. Councilmember Warner reported that he would not be in attendance at the AWC Meeting Thursday night. There was Council consensus for those that would be attending to be at City Hall at 5:30 PM to drive to Everett.

Adjournment:

Mayor Kaske declared the meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.