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Brier City Council Minutes

 

July 12, 2005

 

Mayor Starks called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:33 PM and the flag salute was given.

 

Roll Call:

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

Absent:             Councilmember Doolittle

 

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

John Fisken-22424 Old Poplar Way-Spoke to Council regarding the ditch along his house and Old Poplar Way, and stated that he appreciated Public Works coming out to his property after his request.

Vladan Milosavljevic and Lari-anne Milosavljevic at 23423 Brier Road of MIR Enterprises-Addressed the council regarding issues with the Plat for Brier Glen III.

Fred Price-3408 214th St SW-wants to make certain he can make comment on Plat for Brier Glenn III later in the meeting.

Shane Ostergard-2713 234th St SW- suggested a skate park in Brier.

Anne Cavaos-21820 Vine Road-Wants to know what RCW says that you can withhold information from citizens.

Vladan Milosavljevic- 23423 Brier Road, of MIR Enterprises-Asked where the certified letter he sent to City Hall is.

Ed Walker-21206 Poplar Way-Stated that he has not received everything he has asked for; and also wanted to know why there is such a rush on the 2004 Comprehensive Plan.

Sue Wahlgren-23321 35th Ave W-Spoke to Ed Walker in response to his comments, and asked the council what the difference between the SEPA review and the Draft Comprehensive Plan was.

 

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Corpron-Smith commented on National Night Out on August 2, 2005, and asked Administration what the current plan was on maintaining the parks in Brier.  She reported to council that Locust Creek has weeds growing rapidly, Brier Park baseball fields have not been kept up, Rich’s Woods has plants that are dying, the New City Hall landscape is not being maintained, and City Light Woods park has 4 foot weeds growing up. There was council discussion.

 

Approval of Minutes

Mayor Starks opened for approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of July 5, 2005. Councilmember Colinas and Councilmember Corpron- Smith seconded to approve the Brier City Council Minutes of July 5, 2005. Councilmember Morgan abstained. Motion Carried.

 

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda, which includes Brier City Council Minutes of June 28, 2005. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes Brier City Council Minutes of June 28, 2005. Motion Carried.

 

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda, which includes the expenditure of $325.00 plus tax for the Brier Patch Park sign to be taken from Council Contingency fund. Councilmember McClenny moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes the expenditure of $325.00 plus tax for the Brier Patch Park sign to be taken from Council Contingency fund. Motion Carried.

 

Unfinished Business:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration continuation for Brier Glen III-Variance #V01-005, by MIR Enterprises LLC, @ 214th and 34th Avenue W, by Vladan Milosavljevic. Councilmember Kaemingk excused himself from the determination, due to the fact that he is an adjacent property owner. Community Planning Director Paul Sweum commented on Brier Glenn III. There was council discussion. Vladan and Lari-anne Milosavljevic spoke on behalf of Brier Glen III. Fred Price of 3408 214th St SW, commented on the MDNS that was done for Brier Glen III. Mr. Price would like the stream on property to stay above ground and not put into a pipe.  Mr. Price also stated that pipe going under 214th is inadequate. Lari-anne Milosavljevic read a letter she submitted to council regarding Brier Glen III. Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Colinas seconded to approve continuation to the next date certain of July 26, 2005 for Brier Glen III-Variance #V01-005, by MIR Enterprises LLC, @ 214th and 34th Avenue W, by Vladan Milosavljevic.  Motion Carried.

 

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Applications & Appeals:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration the approval of the Mayor’s signature on the agreement for placement and use of a vending device in City Hall. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement for use of vending machine services per the attached agreement with Cathy Theis.  Motion Carried.

 

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of Emergency Ordinance 316.A Budget Amendment for year 2005 in accordance with RCW 35A.33.090. Councilmembers Corpron-Smith and Colinas objected to the short notice of the amended agenda containing Ordinance 316.A. There was council discussion. Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved that the matter be laid on the table; Ordinance 316.A, there was no second. Motion Dies. Councilmember Gipson made a motion to move the Emergency Ordinance 316.A to the next date certain of July 19, 2005 and Councilmember Morgan seconded. There was a roll call vote; Councilmember Gipson Yes, Kaemingk Yes, Morgan Yes, Corpron-Smith No, McClenny No, Colinas No. Motion Dies. Considerations for Ordinance 316.A will be moved to the next date certain of July 26, 2005. Councilmember Corpron-Smith made a point of order and there was no second. Motion Dies. City Clerk Interim Mike Bailey spoke to council regarding figures for Ordinance 316.A Budget Amendment for year 2005. There was council discussion.

 

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials

Councilmember Colinas asked if the City Clerk Interim will be doing the minutes for the council meetings, since it is in the job description for the City Clerk.

 

Auditing of Accounts

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the June 2005 Payroll Warrants. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Morgan seconded to approve the June 2005 Payroll Warrants No. 12678 through No. 12691, Warrants No. 12732 through No. 12752 and Warrants No. 12754 through 12767 in the amount of $88,422.11 with Warrants No. 12677, 12692 through No. 12731, 12753 and 12768 being void. Motion Carried.

 

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the June 2005 Claim Warrants. There was council discussion. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Kaemingk seconded to approve the June 2005 Claim Warrants No. 17483 through No. 17489 and Warrants No. 17491 through No. 17542 in the amount of $312,215.93 with Warrants No. 17481, 17482, and No. 17490 being void. Councilmember Corpron Smith opposed and Councilmember Colinas opposed due to insufficient funds in 301. Motion Carried.

 

Adjournment

Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to adjourn. Mayor Starks declared the meeting adjourned at 10:48PM.

 

 

                    

Date                                                                 Mayor Gary Lee Starks

 

 

 

         

Submitted by                                                    City Clerk

 

Date Submitted: July 26, 2005