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March 23, 2004 Mayor Starks called the regular Brier City Council
Mayor Starks called the regular Brier City Council
Meeting to order at 7:30 PM and the flag salute was given. Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers McClenny, Kaemingk,
Corpron-Smith, and Morgan. Councilmember Colinas arrived at 7:31 PM,
Councilmember Gipson arrived at 7:32 PM and Councilmember Doolittle arrived at
7:37 PM. Public
Requests & Oral Communications: Mayor Starks opened the floor for public comment.
Mr. Jeff Lake of 3169 243rd St. spoke to the issue of the variance that was
denied to Don Bechtel regarding a gas main extension and was interested in why
the council would not approve the variance since this would create cleaner air.
There was council discussion and it was explained that the ordinance is to assure
road integrity. There was council consensus that the ordinance should be looked
at to see if it is creating an excessive burden to the citizens. Former Mayor
Wayne Kaske 24024 Brier Way spoke to the issue that it was not intended to be
an excessive burden. Susan Eco 21047 32nd
Pl. W. spoke to the council regarding the fact that she would like to convert
her home to an Adult Family Home. She had applied to get a business license and
it was returned to her because she needs to get a State of Washington Business
License. It was recommended that she apply for a Conditional Use Permit for the
council to look at it and determine under what conditions she could have that
facility in her home. Edward
Walker 21206 Poplar Way, spoke to the fact that the police are present this
evening because he wanted to take some pictures of the Mayor and the Mayor
objected. Approval
of Minutes: Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of
the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of March 16, 2004. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve the Brier
City Council Workshop Minutes of March 16, 2004. Motion Carried. Reports of
Committees & City Officials: Councilmember Smith reported that a group of
citizens and scouts reported to City Light Park on Saturday the 20th
and the planting happened in about an hour and a half and the outdoor classroom
was dedicated. Councilmember Gipson reported the Library Board now
needs two new board members. The library is looking at how the Tim Eyman 864
Initiative will affect them. Sno-Isle Library has a new website and it has
changed to Sno-Isle Library. Circulation is doing well. Representative Wayne Kaske reported on SnoCom and
the interlocal agreement that they hope will be approved by the various City
Councils by mid-year. All Cities in Phase I are on the 800mhz system and it is
working well. The fire agencies are in the process of testing the system. The
Snohomish County Sheriff will not convert until Phase II. They are looking at a
new CAD system in the next few years and it will cost approximately $500,000. Consent
Agenda: Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of
the Consent Agenda which includes Brier City Council Minutes of March 9, 2004
and approval to put the Brier Elementary and Old Poplar Way Sidewalk projects
out for bid in mid-April. Councilmember
Colinas moved and Councilmember
Doolittle seconded to approve the Consent Agenda which includes Brier
City Council Minutes of March 9, 2004 and approval to put the Brier Elementary
and Old Poplar Way Sidewalk projects out for bid in mid-April. Motion Carried.
Councilmember McClenny abstained from approval of the March 9, 2004 minutes
since he was not present. Councilmember
Colinas moved
and Councilmember Doolittle
seconded to attend to item 13c on the Agenda so that Chief Holmes isn’t kept
here all evening. Motion Carried. Councilmember
Colinas
moved and Councilmember Doolittle
seconded to approve the purchase of the new patrol car with the funds to come
from Fund 108. There was council discussion. Motion Carried. Hearings: Mayor Starks opened for discussion the Business
License #BR04-038 by Gary Aldrich of Aldrich Construction located at 23604 37th
Pl. W, Brier. Mr. Aldrich spoke on his behalf that the business is not intended
to have anything at the house other than a trailer that holds his tools and a
desk to do paperwork and answer phone calls.
Councilmember Colinas
moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith
seconded to open the public hearing.
Christy Davis of 3903 237th Pl. spoke and asked if there
would be added traffic to the street. After being told no she did not have a
problem with the approval of the business. An email from Harle Ross of 3914 237th Pl. was entered
into the recorded as in opposition to the business. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to close the Public
Hearing. There was council discussion. Councilmember
Colinas moved and Councilmember
Kaemingk seconded to approve Business License #BR04-038 by Gary
Aldrich, Aldrich Construction at 23604 37th Pl. W, Brier. There was
council discussion. Motion Carried. Mayor Starks stated the next item was a Variance
Application #V04-001 by Mr. Jaren Balzer at 23089 23rd Ave. W. Mr. Balzer was
present and stated that this was for an antenna mast extension that it is more
stable and professional looking than the current antenna. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to open the Public
Hearing. Motion Carried. Ed Walker 21206 Poplar Way spoke that he has no
problem with the project, however, he has a question as to why his project is
being sent back to the Planning Commission since the audio tapes are blank and
why this project is not being sent back to the Planning Commission as well.
There was council discussion. Councilmember
Colinas moved and Councilmember
Doolittle seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion Carried. There
was Council discussion. Councilmember
Colinas moved and Councilmember
Doolittle seconded to approve Variance Application #V04-001 with all of
the Planning Commissions recommendations and stipulations for Mr. Balzer at
23089 23rd Ave. W. Motion Carried. Miscellaneous
Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials Mayor Starks opened for consideration the
re-appointment of Eugene Funk to the Planning Commission Position No. 4 to
expire January 31, 2006 and the re-appointment of Sue Wahlgren to the Planning
Commission Position No. 5 to expire January 31, 2006. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve the re-appointment
of Eugene Funk to the Planning Commission Position No. 4 to expire January 31,
2006 and the re-appointment of Sue Wahlgren to the Planning Commission Position
No. 5 to expire January 31, 2006. Motion Carried. New
Business, Petitions, Communications, Applications & Appeals: Mayor Starks stated the Brier Glen III subdivision
had to be pulled from tonight’s agenda because a SEPA appeal had been filed
yesterday by a group of neighbors headed by Mr. Fredrick Price. The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 9:05
PM for 30 minutes to discuss the appeal and the possibility of a potential
conflict of interest. The council returned from executive session at 9:25 PM. Mayor Starks opened for discussion the SEPA appeal
on the Brier Glen III subdivision and whether or not the council would like to
hear the appeal or have a hearing examiner listen to it. Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded that the hearing date be
set at the next regular meeting on April 13, 2004 to hear the appeal by the
City Council. There was council discussion. Motion Carried. Adjournment Councilmember
Gipson
moved and Councilmember Doolittle
seconded to adjourn. Motion Carried. Mayor Starks declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:28 PM. |