BRIER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Mayor Starks called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:32 PM and the flag salute was given.

Present: Councilmembers Morgan, Corpron-Smith, Gipson, Colinas, Kaemingk and McClenny, Councilmember Doolittle arrived at 7:35 PM.

Mayor Starks asked if there were any reports. Councilmember Gipson reported that there was a library board meeting and they have a vacancy on the board due to a member moving out of town. Library has new pay program for copies, and the usage of the Library is up compared to 2001 and 2002. Brier Knit-Wits meets at the library weekly as well as the Friend of the Library. Councilmember Gipson was elected as a full board member to Community Transit Board earlier this month.

Councilmember Sasha Doolittle attended the Planning Commission meeting and was introduced as the new Planning Commission Liaison. Councilmember Corpron-Smith attended the Planning Commission to see where they were with the ESCA mitigation.

Councilmember Morgan attended the Police Dept. meeting and there was a concern that the officers lock themselves out and that in the new building it would be helpful if one door was a key pad.

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which was to approve the Brier City Council Minutes of January 14, 2004, Approve Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of January 20, 2004, and to Approve Seattle City Light Permit Amendment. Motion Carried.

Unfinished Business:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration the appointment of Mayor Starks as Official alternate for the Snocom and SERS Board. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the appointment of Mayor Starks as Official alternate for the Snocom and SERS Board. Motion Carried.

Mayor Starks opened for consideration the appointment of Mayor Starks as the Voting Delegate to Snohomish County Tomorrow. Councilmember Gipson moved and

Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the appointment of Mayor Starks as the Voting Delegate to Snohomish County Tomorrow. Motion Carried.

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Application Appeals:

Mayor Starks opened for discussion the MTYAA Brier Park Baseball Fields joint use agreement. Mike Weock, Vice President for MTYAA spoke on behalf of the group stating they are a non-profit group and that they would like to utilize Brier Park for their league games. Their proposal is a 3 year initial agreement period where there would be in kind services in lieu of payment for their field use. He presented a letter from Mayor Jerry Smith of Mountlake Terrace recommending the organization. Dee Williamson, Brier Park Boardmember spoke about MTYAA’s involvement in putting together the grant to renovate the fields. The Park’s Board feels their maintenance agreement was very generous and they had a few questions.

Mayor Starks opened for review and to discuss Emerald City Janitorial Service Agreement. The Administration recommends acceptance. There was council discussion and Oneta Griffen the representative for Emerald City was present to answer questions. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve the Emerald City Janitorial Service Agreement and authorize the Mayor’s signature. Motion Carried.

ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & ORDERS:

Mayor Starks opened for review Ordinance #311 to create Fund No. 120 for Drug Seizure Monies and Forfeitures. There was council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to adopt Ordinance #311 that creates Fund No. 120 for the Drug Seizure Monies and Forfeitures. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Mayor Starks opened for approval of the MUGA Boundary with Bothell. There was council discussion. Councilmember Morgan moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the MUGA Boundary with Bothell with boundary being Locust Way from Kenmore up to Larch Way. There was a Call for a Roll Call Vote. Councilmember Colinas voted NO, Councilmember McClenny voted YES, Councilmember Kaemingk voted YES, Councilmember Gipson voted YES, Councilmember Smith voted YES, Councilmember Doolittle voted YES, and Councilmember Morgan voted YES. Motion Carried.

Mayor Starks opened for approval of the surplus of old Police Vehicle VIN #2FALP71W2VX161890 and to send it to the auction. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve surplus of the Police Vehicle VIN #2FALP71W2VX161890 and to send it to the auction. Motion Carried.

Mayor Starks adjourned to Executive Session at 9:08 PM for approximately 15 minutes to discuss Labor Negotiations. The council returned from Executive Session at 9:40 PM.

Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Morgan seconded to authorize the Mayor to seek outside council and obtain a service agreement with Foster, Pepper Sheflman for the sole purpose of assisting us with negotiation with the Brier Police Guild services. Motion Carried.

Adjournment:

Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to adjourn. Motion Carried and the Brier City Council Meeting of January 27, 2004 adjourned at 9:42PM.

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