City of Brier, Washington

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Brier City Council Minutes

April 25, 2006



Mayor Colinas called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:30 PM and the flag salute was given.

 

Roll Call:

Present:            Councilmembers Krienke, Nick, Kaemingk, Corpron-Smith and Gipson. Councilmember Gem arrived at 7:32 PM and Councilmember Morgan arrived at 7:48 PM. 

 

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

There were no Public Requests & Oral Communications

 

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Gipson stated that he attended the Community Transit Board Meeting on April 18, 2006. 

Councilmember Corpron-Smith stated that she met with Public Works on April 24, 2006 regarding the landscape.

Councilmember Nicks stated that he met with Rich Maag from Public Works, about the Newsletter and he is going to finalize it on April 26, 2006.

Councilmember Krienke stated that he attended the Planning Commission meeting held on April 19, 2006. The planning commission is waiting for the land and housing elements to come from Thorpe and Associates, before they can pass it onto Council.  

Mayor Colinas stated that the Sno-isle Library is holding a Library Day on May 18, 2006.

 

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of April 18, 2006. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Corpron- Smith seconded to approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of April 18, 2006. Motion Carried

 

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of April 11, 2006. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Kaemingk seconded to approve the Brier City Council Minutes of April 11, 2006. Motion Carried.

 

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Regional Drug Task Force. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Kaemingk seconded to approve the renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Regional Drug Task Force. Motion Carried.

 

 

Public Hearings:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration the Public Hearing for Business License Application #BR06-030 located at 3814 236th St SW., by David Worsham for Tile Installation.Mr. Worsham stated that he works on new houses and does not work out of his home and he does not store anything at his home.

Mayor Colinas opened the Public Hearing for Business License Application #BR06-030 located at 3814 236th St SW., at 7:39 PM. There were no Public comments. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried. Mayor Colinas closed the Public Hearing at 7:40 PM

Councilmember Krienke moved and Councilmember Nick seconded to approve Business License Application #BR06-030 located at 3814 236th St SW., by David Worsham for Tile Installation. Motion carried.

 

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration the Public Hearing for Business License Application #BR06-031 located at 21514 26th Ave W., by James P. Horan for Printing Brokerage. Mr. Horan stated that he is affiliated with a Printing Brokerage distributor in Seattle. His home business does what the Seattle Company does not cover. He finds what his customer needs and he finds them the right manufacture to do it at the best price. He only does computer and phone work at his house, there is no noise or delivery trucks, all of the work is done offsite.

Mayor Colinas opened the Public Hearing for Business License Application #BR06-031 located at 21514 26th Ave W., at 7:44 PM. There were no Public comments. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Nick seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried. Mayor Colinas closed the Public Hearing at 7:45 PM.

Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve Business License Application #BR06-031 located at 21514 26th Ave W., by James P. Horan for Printing Brokerage. Motion carried.

 

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration Ordinance No. 332 adopting the Department of Ecology Storm Water Manual for this region. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Kaemingk seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 332 adopting the Department of Ecology Storm Water Manual for this region. Motion carried. 

 

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration to adopt Resolution #486 appointing Vic Sood to the State Regional Transportation Commission. Councilmember Gipson introduced the Resolution to the Council and gave a brief description. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Kaemingk seconded to adopt Resolution #486 appointing Vic Sood to the State Regional Transportation Commission. Motion carried.

 

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Councilmember Gem reminded the Council about the newsletter. Mayor Colinas stated that the Library Board is considering dedicating a plaque in honor of Jeanie and Carl Zimmerman in appreciation for their long time support of our Community. On May 13, 2006 the Library is celebrating their 10 year anniversary for being at their current location. Councilmember Morgan stated that he wanted to address the topic of Bill Steele’s U.L.I.D. Litigation during the Executive Session. Councilmember Nick suggested that the Council look at the City’s website of the pictures from the Easter egg hunt. Councilmember Krienke stated that his neighbor, whose son plays for the MTYAA, received a letter from the City stating that they needed to be off the field by 7:00 PM and wanted to know why. There was council discussion. Councilmember Morgan stated that he received an e-mail from the Vice President of Fields and Operations stating that they set the time for 7:00 PM, but next year there will be a provision for day light saving time. Councilmember Krienke stated that he had a nice tutorial on the budget from Mike Bailey about Fund Management. He addressed some questions he had about the general fund. There was council discussion. Mayor Colinas stated that George Amador from Public Works is resigning due to new employment with Lake Forrest Park. Councilmember Kaemingk wanted to know about the budget and asked if the Council will be receiving a summary statement of expenditures. Mayor Colinas stated that he was going to work on a narrative type budget for the next year. Councilmember Kaemingk asked for percentages where the budget is under or over, and comparisons from last year with this year. There was council discussion. 

 

Executive Session to Discuss Personnel Matters:

Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Morgan seconded to recess to Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matters from 8:07PM to 9:00PM. Motion carried. Mayor Colinas stated that there was a Council consensus to extend the Executive Session to 9:20PM.  Mayor Colinas stated that there was a Council consensus to extend the Executive session to 10:00PM.

The Council returned to the table at 9:39PM.

 

Adjournment:

Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Krienke seconded to adjourn. Mayor Colinas declared the meeting adjourned at 9:39 PM.






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