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Brier City Council Minutes
August 9, 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, Kaemingk, Gipson, Corpron-Smith, and Reinke (Doolittle). Councilman Morgan arrived at 7:34. Absent: Councilmember McClenny.
Public Requests & Oral Communications: Mr. Fisken asked if Resolution #476 is representative of the normal amount of paper used for Resolutions. Mr. Walker - 21206 Poplar Way handed out a letter listing the reasons why Mr. David Marley should not be re-appointed to the Planning Commission. Mr. Walker also commented on a few financial reports that he reviewed today and wanted to know why the books do not balance and he commented on the overpayment of Comcast Utility taxes. Anne Cavazos - 21810 Vine Road commented on the conduct of the City Officials at the last regular Council meeting. Mr. Fred Price - 34082 214th SW asked what is the status of the paperwork he submitted.
Reports of Committees & City Officials: Councilmember Corpron-Smith reminded everyone that SeaScare will be taking place on this Wednesday night.
Approval of Minutes: Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of August 2, 2005. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Kaemingk seconded to approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of August 2, 2005. Motion Carried. Councilmember Reinke abstained.
Consent Agenda: Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Morgan seconded to pull item #B from the consent agenda, because he has questions on the subject. Motion Carried.
Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda, which includes Brier City Council Minutes of July 26, 2005. Councilmember Kaemingk moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes Brier City Council Minutes of July 26, 2005. Motion Carried. Councilmember Corpron-Smith opposed because she would like to see the finished product she is voting on. Councilmember Reinke abstained because she was not in attendance.
Councilmember Colinas asked Mike Bailey about the overpayment by Comcast. There was discussion. Mr. Bailey explained to the Council the financial position that the City is in and explained that the cash and investments are reconciled and are ok. He explained that the liabilities and fund balance needs to be corrected.
Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the reimbursement to Comcast for overpayment of $133,564.93. Councilmember Morgan moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes reimbursement to Comcast for overpayment of $133,564.93. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business: Mayor Starks opened for consideration the continuation of the preliminary plat hearing on Brier Glen III - Resolution No. 476 subdivision #01-001 and variance #V01-005, by MIR Enterprises, LLC, @ 214th and 34th Avenue W, by Vladan Milosavljevic. Councilman Kaemingk excused himself from the discussion and stepped away from the table. Paul Sweum, Community Development Director gave an introduction to the plat. There was Council discussion. Lari-Ann Milosavljevic stated she has still not received a copy of the newly drafted Resolution #476. There was more discussion regarding the Subdivision and submitting requested documents. Councilmember Colinas moved Councilmember Gipson seconded to recess for 20 minutes to go into an Executive Session to discuss possible litigation at 8:45 PM. Brier City Council reconvened at 9:06 PM. There was continued discussion. Councilmember Morgan moved and Councilmember Reinke seconded to approve the continuation of the preliminary plat hearing on Brier Glen III - Resolution No. 476 subdivision #01-001 and variance #V01-005, by MIR Enterprises, LLC, @ 214th and 34th Avenue W, Vladan Milosavljevic to September 13, 2005. Motion carried.
Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials Councilmember Kaemingk came back to the Council table. Mayor Starks opened for consideration the re-appointment of Dave Marley to the Planning Commission Position No. 3 to expire July 31, 2007. Mr. Walker submitted a letter of complaint in the re-appointment of Mr. Marley to the Planning Commission. There was discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved to table the re-appointment of Mr. Marley until the first regular meeting in December 2005. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Reink seconded, to table Mr. Marley’s re-appointment to the Planning Commission pending Councilmember Reinke’s inquiry and bring it back to the Brier City Council regular meeting on August 23, 2005. Motion Carried. Councilmember Colinas opposed.
Mayor Starks opened for discussion the City’s contribution/share of agreement for the back up generator. ESCA is asking the City to contribute to the maintenance agreement with EC Power Systems for annual maintenance up to $700. There was discussion. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Colinas seconded to enter into an agreement with ESCA for the maintenance of the generator not to exceed $700. Motion Carried.
Auditing of Accounts Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the July 2005 Payroll Warrants. Councilmember Reinke moved and Councilmember Morgan seconded to approve the July 2005 Payroll Warrants No. 12771 through No. 12784 and 12787 through 12812, and 12819 through 12825 in the amount of $80,908.43 with Warrants No. 12769, 12770, 12785, 12786 and 12813 through 12818 being voided. Motion Carried.
Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the July 2005 Claim Warrants. Councilmember Morgan moved and Councilmember Reinke seconded to approve the July 2005 Claim Warrants No. 17543 through No. 17608 in the amount of $147,384.38 with Warrant No. 17545 being voided. There was Council discussion. Motion Carried. Councilmember Colinas opposed.
Councilmember Gipson stated he will not be at the next Council meeting. Chief Lane thanked the City Councilmembers and the Community who gave their support for National Night out. He also reported that there have been 4 block watch parties. John Fisken asked why the City had to pay to repair the front door. Councilmember Morgan stated he will not be at the August 23, City Council meeting.
Adjournment: Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Reinke seconded to adjourn. Mayor Starks declared the meeting adjourned at 10:06 PM.
________________________ _____________________________ Date Mayor Gary Lee Starks
_________________________ _____________________________ Submitted by City Clerk
Date Submitted: August 23, 2005
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