Mayor Starks called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:34 PM and the flag salute was given.

Roll Call:

Present:            Councilmembers Colinas, McClenny, Kaemingk, Gipson, Corpron-Smith, Doolittle, and Morgan

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

John Fiskin 22424 Old Poplar Way, thanks to someone for taking down the dangerous branch on Old Poplar Way; and that 22740 Old Poplar Way has a 3-4 foot deep hole in the road; also on Brier Road on the East side there is a hole right next to someone’s driveway that needs to be filled; and asked if there is an ordinance about paved sidewalks being kept clear of snow and ice.

Wayne Kaske 24024 Brier Road, would like to reserve comment on the Jahed Short Plat later in the meeting.

Ed Walker 21206 Poplar Way, wanted to talk about the sensitive areas ordinance and the stormwater ordinance. He has asked to see files in regard to the City Hall stormwater information and has been denied access for several months. There was council discussion.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mr. Kaske reported that the SERS Phase I Project came in under budget by approximately $20,000 and the City will be receiving a check for interest sometime mid-March for approximately $400. He also stated that now might be a good time for a Councilmember to take over the SERS and SnoCom board positions that he currently holds.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration of approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of January 4, 2005. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of January 4, 2005. Motion Carried. Councilman Morgan abstained.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration of approval of the Consent Agenda which includes Brier City Council Minutes of December 28, 2004; Authorize Mayor’s signature on the Interlocal Agreement for Jail Services with Snohomish County; Authorize Mayor’s Signature on the Contract with Sam’s Gun Shop. Councilmember Kaemingk moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve the Consent Agenda which includes Brier City Council Minutes of December 28, 2004; Authorize Mayor’s signature on the Interlocal Agreement for Jail Services with Snohomish County; Authorize Mayor’s Signature on the Contract with Sam’s Gun Shop. Motion Carried.

Unfinished Business:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration the amendment to the Hammond, Collier, Wade-Livingstone Agreement to Furnish Construction Management Services for the New City Hall. Ken Gunther was present and explained the costs and answered questions for the council. There was council discussion. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Morgan seconded to approve the amendment with Hammond, Collier, Wade-Livingstone in the amount of $51,908 not to exceed $140,908. There was council discussion. Motion Carried with Councilmember Colinas and Doolittle opposed.

Mayor Starks opened for consideration of approval of Resolution No. 479 approving the Jahed Short Plat #SP02-01. Ty Peterson represents the Jahed’s and believes they have met the code and policy of the City and they are in agreement with the resolution. There was Council discussion. Mr. Kaske 24024 Brier Way lives across the street from the short plat and supports the plat. He is interested in the plans that go with this file and the stormwater plans and how old they are. He is concerned with which lot will inherit the decommissioned tank. He can attest that the resident in the apartment has been moving out over the last several weeks. Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember McClenny seconded to continue the discussion on this short plat until the January 25, 2005 meeting to locate the June 2003 set of plans. Motion Carried.

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Applications & Appeals:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration the refund request by Pam Corby in the amount of $119.65. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember McClenny seconded to refund Pam Corby in the amount of $119.65. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials

Mayor Starks opened for consideration the nomination of a new Mayor Pro-Tem. Councilmember Gipson nominated Councilmember Morgan. Councilmember Doolittle nominated Councilmember Corpron-Smith. There was council discussion. Mayor Starks called for a roll call vote, Colinas for Corpron-Smith, McClenny for Morgan, Kaemingk for Morgan, Gipson for Morgan, Corpron-Smith for Corpron-Smith, Doolittle for Corpron-Smith, Morgan for Morgan. Councilmember Morgan was appointed Mayor Pro-Tem with a 4 to 3 vote.

Mayor Starks opened for discussion the amendment to Cynthia Pruitt’s contract for services to update the Comp Plan. There was council discussion.

Executive Session

Mayor Starks adjourned to executive session for a half an hour at 9:55 PM. The council returned from executive session at 10:05 PM.

Councilmember Doolittle left the meeting at 10:05 PM.

Auditing of Accounts

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the December 2004 Payroll Warrants in the amount of $80,887.64. There was council discussion. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Kaemingk seconded to approve the December 2004 Payroll Warrants No. 12367 through No. 12414 in the amount of $80,887.64. Motion Carried with Councilmembers Colinas and Corpron-Smith opposing.

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the December 2004 Claim Warrants in the amount of $382,088.04.  Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Kaemingk seconded to approve the December 2004 Claim Warrants No. 17044 through No. 17117 in the amount of $382,088.04 with Warrant #17051-17052 voided. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to adjourn. Mayor Starks declared the meeting adjourned at 10:20 PM.