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Brier City Council Minutes
August 23, 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, and Corpron-Smith. Councilmember Gipson arrived at 7:34pm and Councilmember Doolittle arrived at 7:37pm.
Absent: Councilmember Morgan is on vacation.
Mayor Starks and Chief Don Lane gave recognition to the officers for their service to the Police Department. Mayor Starks, Chief Lane and Paul Sweum gave recognition to Mickie Halverson, Mike Barker, and Rich Maag for their twenty plus years of service to the city.
Public Requests & Oral Communications: Ed Walker 21206 Poplar Way- Gave a handout to the council regarding RCW 9A.76.175, RCW 42.20.040 and RCW 9A.72.080. Don Watson 23319 39th Pl W-spoke to the council regarding the sewer and storm charge he receives every two months. Mr. Watson does not believe he should pay the city money for something the city does not take care of. He stated that he has taken care of the ditch in front of his house, which keeps the water off of his property for years. Lari-Anne Milosavljevic from MIR Enterprises- gave a handout to the council regarding trees that have been removed on Brier Glenn III. Vladan Milosavljevic from MIR Enterprises spoke on behalf of Brier Glenn III, regarding stop work orders that were given to them by the city. Ann Cavazos 21810 Vine Road- Asked a question regarding the August 9, 2005 council meeting wanting to know why the Mayor, without council approval signed vouchers for over $1000.
Approval of Minutes: Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of August 16, 2005. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember McClenny seconded to approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of August 16, 2005. Councilmember Doolittle and Gipson abstained. Motion Carried.
Consent Agenda: Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda, which includes Brier City Council Minutes of August 9, 2005. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes Brier City Council Minutes of August 9, 2005. Councilmember McClenny abstained. Motion Carried.
Unfinished Business: Mayor Starks opened for consideration the approval of the re-appointment of Dave Marley to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Doolittle gave a brief description of her investigation towards allegations against Dave Marley to the council. Councilmember Doolittle found the allegations to be a misunderstanding between the involved parties Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the re-appointment of Dave Marley to the Planning Commission. Motion Carried.
Hearings: Mayor Starks opened the Public Hearing on Business License #BR05-034 by Jill Van Dalfsen located at 21901 37th Pl W, Brier. Ms. Van Dalfsen spoke on her behalf explaining what the business is. Paul Sweum spoke on behalf of the City and recommended approval of her business license. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to close the Public Hearing. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve Business License #BR05-034 by Jill Van Dalfsen located at 21901 37th Pl W, Brier. Motion Carried.
New Business, Petitions, Communications, Applications & Appeals: Mayor Starks opened for consideration the approval of temporary interim professional service personnel appointments. Community Development Director, Paul Sweum spoke to the council regarding the temporary interim professional service personnel appointments and the performance of temporary plans examiner and building inspector. There was council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve temporary interim professional service personnel appointments. Motion Carried.
Mayor Starks opened for consideration the approval of street striping by Snohomish County for $6,300. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve street striping by Snohomish County for up to $7,000. Motion Carried.
Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials Mayor Starks opened for consideration the approval of providing tapes for Planning Commission of the July 27, 2005 public hearing. There was council discussion.
Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of emergency fuel purchase. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve emergency fuel purchase for up to $6,300. Motion Carried.
Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of monitoring service for elevator and fire monitoring of City Hall in the amount of $42.50 per month. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve monitoring service for elevator and fire monitoring of City Hall in the amount of $42.50 per month. Motion Carried.
Wayne Kaske 24024 Brier Way- Mr. Kaske wanted to know council approved $6300 for fuel that will fill up only half of the tanks. He felt that gas prices were only going to go increase and that the City should fill up the tanks now.
Adjournment Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember McClenny seconded to adjourn. Mayor Starks declared the meeting adjourned at 8:38 PM.
________________________ _____________________________ Date Mayor Gary Lee Starks
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