Mayor Starks called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:35 PM and the flag salute was given.

Roll Call:

Present:            Councilmembers Colinas, Kaemingk, Gipson, Corpron-Smith, and Morgan. Councilwoman Doolittle arrived at 7:36 PM.

Absent:             Councilmember McClenny.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Norma Wilds addressed the council regarding a letter from City Attorney Tom Evans and discussed what she thought were discrepancies in the letter that was to settle the matter regarding her complaint about the City and her final compensation.

Ed Walker 21206 Poplar Way, addressed the council and the three minute limit during public requests and oral communications and he does not believe that it is fair. He stated that at the September 2004 Planning Commission meeting he turned in 8 hand colored drawings and they have turned up missing and he filed a complaint with the Brier Police about the missing drawings.

Peggy Dare 22320 Hickory Way, addressed the council stating that she comes to the council to speak to make sure that the things she has to say are on the official record because promises get made and not followed through, things turn up missing. She passed out a packet of information regarding the Old Poplar Highlands Plat.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Corpron-Smith stated that the Park Board had a meeting on the 13^th and they have many things going on for the parks in particular the area below Brier Park where they want to install native plants. Dee Williamson stated that she has talked to Snohomish Restoration District and they have a sale each March of plants and trees at large discounts. She also wanted to thank Councilmember Corpron-Smith for all her hard work with their projects. Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the expenditure of $410.56 for these plants from the Council Contingency Fund. Motion Carried.

Councilmember Kaemingk participated in an interview today with a potential building inspector candidate.

Councilmember Gipson stated that he attended the Library Board meeting last week and they still have two openings available for volunteers.

Councilmember Corpron-Smith stated that she, the Mayor, and Councilmember Colinas attended a contract signing and reception to finalize the Fire Contract with Fire District 1.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of January 11, 2005. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the Brier City Council Minutes of January 11, 2005. Motion Carried.

Unfinished Business:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the amended scope of work submitted by Cynthia Pruitt for work on the Comp Plan Update. Councilmember Kaemingk moved and Councilmember Morgan seconded to approve the amended scope of work submitted by Cynthia Pruitt for work on the Comp Plan Update.

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Applications & Appeals:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration the Park Board request for ball field improvements at Brier Park and to approve the bid by Contour Fence in the amount of $1,810.00 plus tax. There was input by Park Board members Craig Harris and Dee Williamson to have the posts painted before the new fabric would be installed and roughly the cost would be an additional $1,000. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to table this issue until the February 8, 2005 meeting to allow time to get bids including the painting of posts. There was council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to rescind the original motion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve the bid from Contour Fence in the amount of $1810.00 plus tax. Motion Carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 3.BB approving the Supplement to Personnel Policies for Temporary Interim Professional Personnel Services. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Morgan moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve Ordinance No. 3.BB approving the Supplement to Personnel Policies for Temporary Interim Professional Personnel Services. There was a roll call vote called for by Councilmember Colinas. Colinas opposed, Corpron-Smith opposed, Morgan approved, Kaemingk, approved, Gipson approved, Doolittle approved. Motion Carried with a 4 to 2 vote.

Councilmember Morgan moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the Personnel Service Agreement with Tom Leidholdt subject to approval as to form by City Attorney. Motion dies on the table with a 3 to 3 vote.

Councilmember Morgan moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the Personnel Service Agreements with Scott Johnson and Richard Roberts subject to approval as to form by City Attorney. Motion Carried. Councilmembers Colinas and Corpron-Smith opposed.

Councilmember Morgan moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the Personnel Service Agreement with Tom Leidholdt subject to approval as to form by City Attorney. Motion Carried. Councilmembers Colinas and Corpron-Smith opposed.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials

Councilmember Colinas asked about the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. Mayor Starks stated that the consultant is currently working on it.

Adjournment

Councilmember Doolittle moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to adjourn to workshop at 9:41 PM.