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May 27, 2003 Mayor Kaske called the regular Brier City Council
Meeting to order at 7:34 PM and the flag salute was given. Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers
Starks, Jordan, Gipson, Colinas, and Warner. Councilmember Morgan arrived at
7:36 PM. Councilmember Doolittle arrived at 7:39 PM. Public
Requests & Oral Communications: There was no public present. Reports Of
Committees & City Officials: Mayor Kaske asked if there were any reports.
Councilmember Colinas reported that MTYAA called him today and apologized for
not getting back sooner but they have been busy and will contact the City at a
later date. Councilmember Warner reported on his work on the Storm Water Plan
and reported on the Planning Commission’s review of Title 17, Zoning Ordinance.
Councilmember Warner also reported on Union Negotiations. Mayor Kaske reported
that Gregory Place is progressing and the sewer system which was given an
estimate of $85,000, but stated that it could be revised to about $62,100. Consent
Agenda: Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of
the Consent Agenda. Councilmember_Warner moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda, which included approval of the Brier City Council
Minutes Of May 13, 2003, Brier City Council Workshop Minutes Of May 20, 2003,
Ordinance No. 304 Referencing City Emergency Operations Plan, and Ordinance No.
16.C revising Brier Sewer Code BMC Title 13. Motion Carried with Councilmember
Jordan abstaining as he was not present at the workshop when these items were
discussed. New
Business, Petitions, Communications, Application Appeals: Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of
the Small Court Claims Settlement with Robert Allison in an amount of $407.89
and explained the history behind the Claim for Damages. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to approve the Small Claims
Settlement with Robert Allison in the amount of $407.89. Motion Carried. Consideration
of Bids, L.I.D.S & Related Matters: Mayor
Kaske opened for consideration approval of the expenditure of $8,665.05 plus
applicable Washington State Sales Tax for trail work at Locust Creek Park to
Earth Corps. Councilmember Jordan
moved and Councilmember Warner
seconded to approve an expenditure of $8,665.05 plus applicable Washington
State Sales Tax for trail work at
Locust Creek Park to Earth Corps. Councilmember Colinas clarified that the
project was in the Capital Improvement Plan and would be paid for from REET
Funds in Fund #105. Motion Carried. Miscellaneous
Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials: Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of
$120 expenditure to install Brier Municipal Code on the City website. Councilmember Jordan moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded
to approve an expenditure of $120 to install the Brier Municipal Code on the
City website. Motion Carried. Councilmember Warner reported on Union negotiations
regarding Sick Leave and Bereavement Leave. There was Council consensus on
Councilmember Warner’s proposed language. There was Council discussion. Mayor
Kaske declared a 15-minute Executive Session at 8:12 PM to discuss Labor
Negotiations. The meeting resumed at 9:16 PM. Councilmember Warner informed Council that he had
drafted a letter of appreciation to Dick Russell thanking him for all his work
for the City. A Farewell Party for Dick Russell was discussed. Councilmember Gipson asked about the concrete pad
for the Library and Mayor Kaske responded that he has given the project to Rich
Maag. Councilmember Jordan discussed Brier Community
Church and paving that they wished to do. There was discussion between
Councilmember Jordan and Mayor Kaske. Adjournment: Councilmember_Colinas moved and Councilmember_Doolittle seconded
to adjourn. Motion Carried and the Brier City Council Meeting of May 27, 2003
adjourned at 9:27 PM. Return to Minutes Directory - Click Here |