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Brier City Council Minutes June 14th, 2005
Mayor Starks called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:32 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 Fisken 22424 Old Poplar Way - asked who is responsible for the landscaping on Poplar Way and is concerned with the amount of water that is running down the hill. Mr. Fisken thanked Public Works for cleaning up the muddy road way. *Mayor Starks said he will have the Community Development Director and Public Works look into his concerns with the water runoff. *Ed Walker 21206 Poplar Way - commented that the May 26th Planning Commission meeting tapes should be available to the Councilmembers free of charge. He also stated that he would like the minutes transcribed verbatim. Mr. Walker stated that the Comprehensive Plan Workshops should be on tape. *Scott Warner 3605 219th St SW - stated that he would like the May 26th Planning Commission meeting transcribed verbatim. *Sue Wahlgren 23321 35th Ave W - asked if the City had any plans to hire seasonal employees to take care of grounds maintenance. *Wayne Kaske 24024 Brier Way – asked if the quarterly statement has been produced and given to the Council yet? *Sharon Walker 21206 Poplar Way – explained the difficulty she had in requesting Public records and expressed her concern that the City has lost vision of its role for Public Customer Service to the Community. She stated that she feels the functions of the Government for the people are being lost and she is concerned this is becoming a secret Government. Ms. Walker stated that she is concerned that there is misrepresentation in the finances and thinks the City should open the warrants to the Councilmembers and any member of the public who wishes to look at the invoices and receipts. Ms. Walker asked the Council to review the Prothman contract carefully, and to live within the guidelines of their budget. Ms. Walker asked the Council to consider whether or not the use of Tasers is consistent with the vision for Community Policing practices that the Brier Community has always had. *Wayne Kaske 24024 Brier Way – cautioned the Council regarding approving contracts, expenditures and claims that are not budgeted. *Vladen Milosavljevic 24023 Brier Road represents MIR Enterprises – spoke regarding his subdivision and gave a hand out to the City Council. Mr. Milosavljevic asked the Mayor where they stand, and what is the City going to do. *Lari-Anne Milosavljevic 8428 NE 203rd St. Bothell, read into the record a letter she handed to the City Council. The letter was regarding the handling of their Subdivision Poplar Glenn. *Mayor Starks responded that staff has looked at the paperwork and there are a number of items that need to be completed, before it goes to the City Council. Mayor Starks stated that the City Council gave Mr. Milosavljevic an extension to finish his plat. *Paul Sweum spoke to the council regarding why Poplar Glenn is not ready to come before the council for approval. *Attorney Tom Evans advised Council that this is an item that is not on the agenda and recommended that the Council set this issue aside until it is ready to be presented. *Ken Overstreet 24019 34th Pl W – explained to the Council why he resigned his position as Park Board member. Mr. Overstreet stated that the Park Board members have volunteered for National Night Out sponsored through the Police Dept. He stated that he cares for the City and would like to volunteer for Concert in the Park and Seascare. Mr. Overstreet asked the Mayor his thoughts about his volunteering and if funds would be available for those activities. *Mayor Starks stated the Park Board resigned but did not give their resignation in writing. Attorney Tom Evans stated that a written resignation is required in writing. *Councilmember Corpron-Smith volunteered to be the liaison for National Night Out committee. *Robert Hume 3103 Russet Road – asked if the Comprehensive Plan addresses the setbacks in regards to the horse community. He commented on City Engineer in regards to the Subdivisions and who pays for the Engineering bills. *Dee Williamson 3625 227th St SW – stated that Mr. Zimmerman donated flowers to City Hall, and they are at her house until the sprinkler system is installed. Ms. Williamson listed several projects that have not been completed and requested the status of these projects. *Paul Sweum stated he will look into this matter and will respond to Mrs. Williamson. There was discussion regarding the landscaping and irrigation for City Hall. *Councilmember Corpron-Smith asked when the staff is scheduled to finish the irrigation for the City Hall project. *Kim Smith 21700 Vine Road asked the audience who is here to see the Mayor resign. *Melissa Dahl 2809 241st Pl SW – stated she is concerned with the 2004 Comprehensive Plan, and listed her concerns. She asked for maintenance at the Library. *Councilmember Colinas asked the audience if they knew when the Draft Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing will be held. *Mayor Starks explained when the Draft Public Hearings will be as well as the Workshops, and explained what they were for. There was discussion regarding the Public Hearing dates and times and the Planning Commission Agenda. *Paul Sweum, Community Development Director, announced the dates for the Public Hearing and workshops on the Draft Comprehensive Plan. There was discussion. *Sue Wahlgren – Asked Mr. Sweum to give the Planning Commission a copy of the mailing before it goes out to the public. *Donna Cameron 21464 25th Ave W- stated her concern with the City not having financial reports for the 3rd and 4th quarters for 2004. *Councilman McClenny stated that the City has not been blind on financials. He stated that the Council has received a statement every quarter and what is missing is the balance sheet statement. He explained how the Council reviews the finances of the City. *Bob Crumbley 23326 Brier Road asked if anyone in the City has the authority to regulate the proximity to the Library or Schools that a convicted sex offender can live. *Chief Don Lane responded. There was discussion. *Anne Cavazos 21810 Vine Road – recapped the concerns that were stated tonight. *John Fisken 22424 Old Poplar Way stated his concerns with the water runoff from the new City Hall. *Renata Yarbrough 2030 227th Pl SW stated she lives in Skyline hills and gave her concerns with the water runoff issue. *Mayor Starks stated he would have staff take a look at the water runoff issues. *Tim McDonald – stated his concerns with the retention pond at the end of Brier Park. *Fred Steele 22000 Vine Road – talked about the concerns stated tonight and how the citizens have conducted themselves in a civil and respectful manner. He also stated that he is concerned regarding the quality of the Comprehensive Plan that will be written. *Ed Walker 21206 Poplar Way commented on the lack of completeness and the length of time to complete his Public requests. *Councilmember Morgan responded to Mr. Walker and stated that he has not had any problems looking at any of the information at City Hall. He explained that it takes time to transition from the previous City Clerk/Treasure and the Interim Clerk/Treasurer.
Approval of Minutes: Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of June 7, 2005. Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of June 7, 2005. Motion Carried. Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of May 10, 2005. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the Brier City Council Minutes of May 10, 2005. Motion Carried. Councilmember Colinas abstained.
New Business: Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of Police Department purchase of Tasers. Chief Donald Lane explained that this is for the replacement of the Tasers the City already has. To repair the old Tasers would be more costly than to buy them new. There was council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to authorize the Police Department to purchase the Tasers for a total of $3321.36. Motion Carried.
Unfinished Business: Mayor Starks opened for consideration the authorization of the Mayor’s signature for the Department of Corrections Community Work Crew Contract. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to authorize the Mayor’s signature with the State of Washington Department of Corrections for the Community Work Crew Contract. Motion Carried.
Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the Contract with the Prothman Company for Victor Rhett as Interim Clerk-Treasurer. Victor Rhett spoke on his behalf. There was council discussion. Councilmember McClenny moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the Contract with the Prothman Company for Victor Rhett as Interim Clerk-Treasurer. Roll call vote: Councilmember Doolittle, No, Councilmember Gipson, Yes, Councilmember Kaemingk, Yes, Councilmember Morgan, Yes, Councilmember Corpron-Smith, No, Councilmember McClenny, Yes, Councilmember Colinas, No. Motion Carried.
Mayor Starks opened for consideration the review of the City Construction Cost/Budget revision. Victor Rhett spoke regarding the City Construction Cost/Budget revision. There was council discussion. City Council recessed for ten minutes at 10:10 PM and reconvened at 10:20 PM. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Morgan seconded to extend the Council meeting to 11:00 PM. Motion Carried. Mr. Rhett continued the review of the Budget revision.
Mayor Starks opened for consideration the approval of the Mayor’s signature to the Amendment I Intergovernmental Agreement for furnishing Fleet Maintenance/Repair Services. Chief Donald Lane explained the Agreement. There was council discussion. Councilmember Doolittle moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the Mayor’s signature to the Amendment I Intergovernmental Agreement for furnishing Police Fleet Maintenance/Repair Services. Motion Carried.
Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to move the Agenda to address items 8 E, G, H, including Miscellaneous Business by call of Councilmembers and City Officials and 10 A, & B. Motion Carried.
Councilmember Morgan moved and Councilmember Kaemingk seconded to extend the Council meeting another half hour.
Mayor Starks opened for consideration the review and selection of Janitorial Service for City Hall. There was council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to direct the Mayor to request a contract proposal from Constantly Clean and Lynnwood Janitorial Service for the Janitorial Service for City Hall. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Doolittle, yes, Councilmember Gipson, No, Councilmember Kaemingk, No, Councilmember Morgan, yes, Councilmember Corpron Smith, yes, Councilmember McClenny, yes, Councilmember Colinas, yes. Motion Carried.
Mayor Starks opened for consideration the continuation for Plat Approval of Resolution No. 479 for the Jahed Short Plat #SP02-01 and Variance #V02-006, by Esmael Jahed @ 24023 Brier Way to the June 28th 2005 Council meeting. Councilmember Doolittle moved and Councilmember Colinas seconded to approve the continuation for Plat Approval of Resolution No. 479 for the Jahed Short Plat #SP02-01 and Variance #V02-006, by Esmael Jahed @ 24023 Brier Way to the June 28th 2005 Council meeting. Motion Carried.
Councilmember McClenny moved and Councilmember Colinas seconded to extend the Council meeting to 11:45 PM. Motion Carried.
Mayor Starks opened for consideration the continuation for Brier Glen III-Subdivision #01-001 and Variance Application #V01-005, MIR Enterprises LLC, @ 214th and 34th Avenue W, by Vladan Milosavljevic to the June 28th, 2005 Council meeting. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the continuation for Brier Glen III-Subdivision #01-001 and Variance #V01-005, by MIR Enterprises LLC, @ 214th and 34th Avenue W, by Vladan Milosavljevic to the June 28 2005 Council meeting. Motion carried.
Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials: Councilmember Doolittle moved and Councilmember Corpron Smith seconded to approve the expenditure to transcribe the tapes of the May 26, 2005 Planning Commission meeting not to exceed $600.00 plus tax. Motion Carried.
Auditing of Accounts: Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the May 2005 Payroll Warrants. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the May 2005 Payroll Warrants No. 12613 through No. 12675 in the amount of $95,099.27 with Warrants No. 12627 and 12656 through 12668 being void. Motion Carried. Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the May 2005 Claim Warrants. Councilmember Doolittle moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the May 2005 Claim Warrants No. 17405 through No. 17480 in the amount of $269,685.66 with Warrants No. 17405, 17406 and 17407 being void. Councilmember Colinas opposed. Motion Carried.
Miscellaneous Business: Councilmember Corpron-Smith asked the Mayor regarding his use of the City Car and questioned his relationship to the representative of a contract with Cascade Armory. Councilmember Gipson left at 11:51pm Adjournment: Time elapse at 11:45pm, the meeting was adjourned at 11:59pm.
Date Mayor Gary Lee Starks
Submitted by City Clerk
Date Submitted:July 26, 2005
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