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, Gipson, Corpron-Smith, Gem, and Morgan. 

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Vladan Milosavljevic 8428 NE 203^rd St Bothell, brought in wood chips to show the Council what bark is being used. The council was content with the product because it is chunky and it will prevent weeds from growing.

James Lukehart 2943 216^th St SW, stated that he would like the Council to look at Milo’s development to make sure it is being done correctly.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Gipson attended the Community Transit Board Meeting on May 4, 2006.

Councilmember Morgan attended the Snohomish County Tomorrow Steering Committee Meeting on April 26, 2006. He handed out papers to the council. He also spoke about the Tomorrow Meeting being held on June 26, 2006 regarding I-933.

Councilmember Kaemingk reviewed payroll and claim warrants on May 8, 2006.

Councilmember Corpron-Smith stated that the bathrooms in Brier Park have been painted.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of May 2, 2006. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Kaemingk seconded to approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of May 2, 2006. Motion Carried

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of April 25, 2006. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Kaemingk seconded to approve the Brier City Council Minutes of April 25, 2006. Motion Carried.

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Application Appeals:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration to approve the Mayor’s proclamation for the week of May 14, 2006 to May 20, 2006 to be police week. Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Nick seconded to approve the Mayor’s proclamation for the week of May 14, 2006 to May 20, 2006 to be police week. Motion carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration to approve Ordinance No. 333 granting a franchise to Black Rock Cable. Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve Ordinance No. 333 granting a franchise to Black Rock Cable. Motion carried. 

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Gem seconded to recess to Executive Session to discuss legal issues from 7:50 PM to 8:50 PM. Motion carried.

Mayor Colinas stated that there was a Council consensus to extend the Executive Session to 9:15 PM. The Council returned to the table at 8:58 PM.

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration review of the draft Brier Newsletter. There was council discussion.

Councilmember Gem reminded the Council about the ten-year anniversary for the Library Board on May 13, 2006 and the Library for the Future Meeting on May 18, 2006.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration to approve April 2006 Payroll Warrants No. 13272 through No. 13327 in the amount of $102,376.44 and voided warrants No. 13288 and No. 13271. Councilmember Kaemingk moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve April 2006 Payroll Warrants in the amount of $102,376.44. Motion carried.

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration to approve April 2006 Claim Warrants No. 18158 through No. 18222 in the amount of $102, 220.07. Councilmember Kaemingk moved and Councilmember Gem seconded to approve April 2006 Claim Warrants in the amount of $102, 220.07. There was council discussion. Motion carried.

Adjournment:

Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Kaemingk seconded to adjourn. Mayor Colinas declared the meeting adjourned at 9:17 PM.