Mayor Starks called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:31 PM and the flag salute was given.

Roll Call:

Present:            Councilmembers Colinas, Gipson, Jordan, Warner, Doolittle and Morgan.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Pam Lupo asked about Council having an invocation at Council meetings. Mayor Starks informed her that was not a scheduled part of the proceedings.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Jordan informed Council that the Park Board met but that he had been unable to attend.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration of approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which was to approve Brier City Council Minutes of September 23, 2003, and Brier City Council Minutes of October 7, 2003, confirm Reappointment of Dennis Nixdorf to the Brier Civil Service Commission with his term to expire October 21, 2009, declare the red Pontiac police vehicle Vin #1G2WJ14T3MF244508 surplus and send to Murphy's Auction, appoint Wayne E. Kaske as the SNOCOM and SERS Representative through February 2004 with Mayor Starks as the alternate, approve the contract for services with Sam's Gun Club, and approve the letter of understanding regarding Voluntary Services Agreement with Wayne E. Kaske. Motion Carried.

Hearings:

Mayor Starks opened discussion of Business License BR03-083 by Derek Miller at 24002 27^th. Pl. W. Mr. Miller explained that his business was as a finish carpenter and he keeps no materials or inventory at home and stated he does his books on the computer at home and uses the phone. Councilmember Jordan moved and Councilmember Colinas seconded to open the Public Hearing for Business License BR03-083 by Derek Miller. Motion Carried. Sheila Clark, 24003 27^th Place W, stated that she lives across the street and asked for verification that there would be no additional parking. Mr. Miller informed her that there would not be additional parking required. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion Carried. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the Business License BR03-083 for Derek Miller at 24002 27^th Pl. W. There was Council discussion. Motion Carried.

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Applications & Appeals:

Councilmember Warner moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to appoint Ed McClenny to fill the temporary vacancy in Council Position No. 5 until the certification of the general election to be held in November. Councilmember Morgan arrived at 7:43 PM. Council called for a three minute recess at 7:45 PM to administer the Oath of Office. Ed McClenny took the Oath of Office and took his seat at the Council Table. The meeting resumed at 7:48 PM.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration of approval of Ordinance No. 308 establishing Park Mitigation Fund #119. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve Ordinance No. 308 establishing Park Mitigation Fund #119 and authorize Mayor’s signature. Motion Carried.

Mayor Starks opened for consideration of approval of Ordinance No. 50.C changing the day and time for Library Board Meetings. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve Ordinance No. 50.C changing the day and time for Library Board Meetings and authorize Mayor’s signature. Motion Carried.

Auditing of Accounts

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the September 2003 Payroll Warrants. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the September 2003 Payroll Warrants No. 11572 through No. 11625 in the amount of $79,363.82 with Warrants No. 11571 and 11585 being voided. Motion Carried.

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the September 2003 Claim Warrants. Councilmember Colinas spoke of his concern about a memorandum from Mayor Kaske authorizing the cutting of cottonwood trees adjacent to his property and stated that he is very disappointed in Wayne Kaske for ignoring the Council and their wishes and ignoring Resolution No. 420 which authorizes the Mayor to only spend up to $1,000. Councilmember Colinas stated that he was tempted to pull the warrant from being approved and took Mr. Kaske's action as a slap in the face. Councilmember Jordan stated that his recollection was a little different and that he thought that the Mayor had approval to do so. Councilmember Warner stated that he had no problem with it. Mayor Starks called for an Executive Session to discuss legalities for thirty minutes at 7:58 PM. The meeting reconvened at 8:08 PM Councilmember Jordan moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the September 2003 Claim Warrants No. 16133 through No. 16213 in the amount of $183,347.90. There were Council questions regarding some claims and Mayor Starks responded. Motion Carried with Councilmember Colinas opposing.

Adjournment

Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to adjourn. Mayor Starks declared the meeting adjourned at 8:16 PM.